IKEA turns classic blue shopping bag into portable pillow
Swedish furniture brand IKEA has recreated its recognisable Frakta carrier bag as a "huggable" padded shopper called Resten, which can be used as a pillow while on the go. More
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Zandra Rhodes gives IKEA Frakta bag a pink and frilly makeover
British fashion designer Zandra Rhodes has designed a pink and ruffled version of IKEA's famous Frakta bag as part of her upcoming collection for the Swedish furniture retailer. More
IKEA celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month with rainbow version of its classic shopping bag
IKEA has launched a rainbow-coloured version of its Frakta shopping bag in the US to promote equality for the LGBTQ+ community. More
IKEA offers first look at furniture designed for millennials by Virgil Abloh
IKEA has revealed some of the products set to feature in its long-awaited furniture collection by fashion designer Virgil Abloh, including slogan-covered rugs and a cabinet for storing and displaying sneakers. More
"IKEA's Frakta has broken through into design consciousness"
IKEA's blue bag is the perfect pop-culture reference for a generation stuck in a rotation of rental flats, says Will Wiles in his latest Opinion column. More
IKEA responds to Balenciaga's take on blue tote with spot-the-difference guide
Following the news that Balenciaga has released its own take on the IKEA Frakta bag, the Swedish furniture giant has devised a guide to help customers differentiate the 40p tote from its £1,705 counterpart. More
Balenciaga sells £1,705 version of IKEA's blue tote bag worth 40p
Luxury fashion brand Balenciaga has designed a large blue tote bag that bears a striking resemblance to IKEA's iconic Frakta bag, but with a significantly higher price tag. More
Hay redesigns IKEA's iconic blue Frakta bag
Danish design brand Hay has redesigned IKEA's iconic blue and yellow bag as part of a newly announced collaboration with the Swedish furniture giant. More