This Best-Selling Cloud-like Bag Is Back In Stock — For Now

It’s safe to say the “It” color of last year was green — from so-called “Bottega Veneta” green to sage green to Gen Z green, people couldn’t get enough of the earthy hue. (As R29 writer Katy Kelleher pointed out, “[Green] somehow felt like an antidote to the peach soft tyranny of millennial pink.)

Simultaneously, one of 2021’s most memorable “It” bags was any pouch, tote, or top-handle resembling a fluffy, voluminous cloud, which was likely the natural evolution from 2019’s pillow bag trend. So when luxury accessories brand Mansur Gavriel combined these two super trends, some kind of wonderful (and sellout) moment took hold with the Mini Cloud Clutch — the smaller, crossbody version of the handheld Cloud Clutch — in the aptly-named colorway Leaf.

Mansur Gavriel Mini Cloud Clutch, $545

While the Mini Cloud Clutch is offered in an array of colors, a rep for the brand tells Refinery29 that Leaf has been the true breakout — the initial drop sold out in 10 days, the restock sold out in 7 days, and over 5,000 people were on the waitlist. And, now (for what we imagine will be a limited-time endeavor), the bag is back in stock.

But, that’s not all — Mansur Gavriel has also unveiled a whole new batch of colors like Cielo, Bianca, Mint, Strawberry, and Viola with this latest restock.

Mansur Gavriel Mini Cloud Clutch, $545

When we asked the brand why this particular bag has taken off, a rep told us (besides the silhouette being as unique as it is), “The Mini Cloud Clutch is versatile and perfectly sized in that it’s compact yet holds all your essentials.” Plus, wearers have their choice of how to tote the bag around: “An adjustable strap allows the bag to be worn as a clutch, over the shoulder, as a belt bag, or as a crossbody.” For the Cloud collection, Mansur Gavriel used lamb leather, which has a supple handfeel and poses a stark contrast to the more structured bags that the brand is known for. “The leather is unbelievably soft,” adds the rep.

We know this clutch doesn’t come cheap, but if you’re going to splurge on a surprisingly versatile investment handbag in 2022, we implore you to consider Mansur Gavriel. After all, it’s a brand that truly straddles that thin line between “trendy” and “timeless” masterfully. (If you need further convincing, the iconic Mansur Gavriel Bucket Bag collection, which put the then-new brand on the fashion map back in 2012, inspired countless imitations and is still a bonafide closet staple ten years in.) May the Mini Cloud Clutch be your latest obsession. It sure has been for us.

You never want something until you can’t have it. So, each week in The Sell-Out, we’re getting the scoop from your favorite retailers on what’s selling like crazy. Watch this space to find out what everyone’s buying, sign up for waitlists, and keep tabs on restocks.

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The TikTok Famous Binder Alternative From Girlfriend Collective Actually Works

TikTok has become an online destination for all the need-to-know fashion tips, tricks, and hacks you weren’t expecting. Depending on your For You page, you may already know about the now-famous Girlfriend Collective sports bra being touted as a binder alternative. My own TikTok algorithm has been serving me up lots of trans and non-binary folks that seemingly can’t get enough of this surprising hack. Recommended by and for those with bigger breasts, for whom traditional binders may be uncomfortable, the Dylan Tank Bra seemed perfect for me. I’m a 38H, and, while it would be impossible for me to ever be completely flat, I was curious and excited to try a binder alternative that could be super compressive and actually pleasant to wear. I also decided to try another less-compressive sports bra from GC, the Mia High Neck, to see how it stacked up.

For those not familiar, Girlfriend Collective is an online destination for athleisure and loungewear that’s equally beloved for its sustainability (all made from recycled water bottles) and size-inclusivity. (The brand currently carries sizes XXS-6XL.) While it’s been an R29 editor go-to for years, the binder angle was completely new to me. According to their sizing chart, I’m supposed to be an XXL, but I’ve tried GC sports bras with that size and they were too loose. And since I wanted these as a binder, sizing down to XL made sense. That was ultimately the best decision for me and my breasts, although I do get a fair share of side boob.

“We’re beyond thrilled that people are finding a comfortable binder alternative in our compressive tops. We’re always striving to create pieces that serve a variety of body types and this has taught us so much about the needs of our Trans and Non-Binary community members,” Girlfriend Collective’s Chief Merchandising & Product Officer Justine Liu told R29.

It can be incredibly disheartening when your body doesn’t match the vision you have of yourself. For trans and non-binary people, how others view us — and how we view ourselves — means everything. The main non-surgical solution for many AFAB (Assigned Female At Birth) people is to use binders to flatten their chest. But binders are often infamously uncomfortable, especially for larger-breasted folks. That’s why sports bras are an amazing alternative, and why so many people were excited by the Dylan sports bra. Does it work? How did I feel? Keep on reading to find out.

Dylan Tank Bra $42

Size Purchased: XL

My Rating: 5 out 5 stars

The viral sensation on trans and non-binary Tik Tok, the Dylan Tank Bra is what started it all. And for good reason: when I first tried it on (I ripped open the package as soon as I got it), I cried. I loved how I looked in the mirror. This is probably as flat as I can be without it being painful and hindering my breathing. I was in awe. I’ve never experienced anything like it before.

I wouldn’t use this for two full days in a row, though. I’ve never used a binder so I can’t compare it to that, but it definitely constricted me a little (although not enough for it to be unbearable or painful, just uncomfortable). I’ve had way worse and more uncomfortable experiences with sports bras that weren’t meant to flatten me, and those I couldn’t handle for more than an hour. I wore the Dylan tank bra, on the other hand, for a full workday at home and for a trip to Target, and I was more than fine.

[The popularity of the Dylan Bra] has taught us so much about the needs of our Trans and Non-binary community members.

JUSTINE LIU, Girlfriend Collective’s Chief Merchandising & Product Officer

Mia High Neck Bra $42

My Size: XL

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

The Mia High Neck Bra is another binder alternative from GC. This doesn’t have as much flattening power as the Dylan Bra, but it’s perfect for when you want a lighter option. I use it mainly for when I have a full and busy day, am walking around somewhere, or when I’m wearing loose-fitting t-shirts and tops. It’s definitely more comfortable and less constricting compared to the Dylan, although you do get the occasional mono-boob and adjustments are required (only once or twice a day).

All in all, these are an amazing and comfortable alternative to binding. For the first time, my vision of myself aligned perfectly with what I saw in the mirror. I could not recommend these enough. If you’ve been curious about binding, try these. You won’t regret it.

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