Get Ready For This Jelly — Melissa Launches Its Refraction II Bags
If you loved the Sun Jellies bags that rose to popularity in the ’80s, you’ll get a kick out of the new basket-like totes from Brazilian brand Melissa. The Refraction II bags ($70 each at ShopMelissa.com) feature a graphic grid design, with intersecting vertical and horizontal lines forming a standard cage design along the front and back center sections. The bag’s sides, meanwhile, feature downward-sloping horizontal lines that intersect with perfectly perpendicular lines, the angular grids adding depth and dimension to the overall shape. Concentric arches along the top section of the bag give the design greater breathability, while the top handles add that retro vibe we so love.
Made of plastic, the Melissa Refraction II bag is available in 5 colors — Black, Cobalt, Magenta, Orange, and Gray — and is roomy enough to carry beach towels, gym clothes, yummy farmer’s market purchases, and more.
