Famous Chinese Actress Arrives at International Film Festival with Plastic Bag; Goes Viral on Internet

Beijing: At the Beijing International Film Festival, renowned Chinese actress Zhang Jingyi made a fashion statement that left onlookers spellbound. Accompanying her flawless look was a particular accessory that captured everyone's attention. Looking every bit like a princess, the actress wore a stunning floor-length gown in which she appeared absolutely radiant; however, all eyes eventually settled on her hands, where she held something truly astonishing. Instead of a designer clutch, Zhang was carrying a plastic bag—the kind we typically use for grocery shopping or disposing of trash.

What was the reaction on social media?

The sight of this bag in the famous actress's hands caused a massive sensation across social media platforms. In no time, videos and photos of her went viral on social media. People were genuinely baffled, while others simply couldn't contain their laughter, as the plastic bag she held looked exactly like the ones commonly used in kitchens for waste disposal.

However, those within the "fashion world" immediately recognized it as Balenciaga's famous $1,800 "Trash Pouch." In Indian currency, this translates to a price tag of ₹1,65,555. In other words, this bag—which bears a striking resemblance to a simple plastic grocery bag—is being sold by a renowned brand for over ₹1.5 lakh. Meanwhile, some people are actually applauding the actress for arriving at the film festival with this seemingly ordinary, yet extraordinary, plastic bag. She is being praised for the simplicity she demonstrated, despite being such a massive star.

What did social media users say?

Some Indian users also left amusing comments on the video. One user wrote, "That's just a plastic grocery bag!" Another commented, "So, for all these years, my mother and I have actually been walking around carrying Balenciaga bags?" A third user quipped, "The 'Balenciaga in Every Household' Scheme." Yet another user remarked, "Balenciaga has proven that they can sell absolutely anything."