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The Balenciaga Ikea-esque bag story isn't new
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IKEA responds to Balenciaga's version of its blue bag
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Balenciaga sells £1,705 version of IKEA's blue tote bag worth 40p
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Flat-pack fashion: Ikea takes swipe at Balenciaga's $2,150 shopping bag, Fashion
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Photos of Balenciaga's $2,145 Tote That Looks Like IKEA's 99 Cent Tote - Balenciaga's $2,145 Version of IKEA's Blue Tote
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IKEA responds to Balenciaga's version of its blue bag
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IKEA responds to Balenciaga's version of its blue bag
![Balenciaga sells £1,705 version of IKEA's blue tote bag worth 40p](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/04/17/22/3F55303300000578-4419558-image-m-39_1492464509189.jpg)
IKEA responds to Balenciaga's version of its blue bag
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IKEA Blue Tote Bags
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IKEA responds to Balenciaga's version of its blue bag
![Balenciaga sells £1,705 version of IKEA's blue tote bag worth 40p](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/03/10/22/3212A75900000578-3486244-image-a-26_1457649324937.jpg)
IKEA responds to Balenciaga's version of its blue bag