This here, this Prada Arque, what’s the big deal about it? I seen them fancy ladies carryin’ it, all proud like. It’s just a bag, ain’t it? But they say it’s special. They say it’s, uh, “Pra-da.” Sounds like some fancy bird, if you ask me.

I saw these bags, these Prada bags. Some other lady was talkin’ about a Prada Cleo. Lordy, they got more names than a litter of kittens! She said that one, the Cleo, it’s got a flap, keeps your stuff safe. And the strap, you can make it longer or shorter. That’s kinda nice, I guess. Keeps the strap from flappin’ around like a chicken with its head cut off.
But this Arque one, it’s all curvy and shiny. Heard someone say it’s made from some kinda fancy leather, “Spazzolato” they called it. Sounds like somethin’ you’d clean your shoes with! They say it’s real pretty. But pretty don’t fill your belly, you know? And these bags, they cost more than a whole month’s groceries! More than my rent, even. One girl said she ain’t got no Prada and wanna keep it under 3, 3 what, I don’t know, 3 chickens maybe?
And they got all these different kinds. Another one called Galleria. They say it’s big and good for every day. Well, ain’t that what a bag’s for? Carryin’ your stuff? My old sack does that just fine. It ain’t fancy, but it holds my knitting and my hard candy. Don’t need no Prada Arque for that.
They say these Prada bags, they’re, uh, “investments.” Like you buy ’em and they’re worth more later. That’s what that city slicker told me. Said I could sell it later for more than I paid. Sounds like a load of hogwash to me. Like plantin’ beans and expectin’ watermelons. But who knows these days.
I seen some folks buyin’ these bags from other folks, used ones. They say it’s cheaper that way. Well, that makes sense, I reckon. Like buyin’ a used plow. Still works, just ain’t as shiny. They even got a special name for sellin’ these used bags. “Prada purse consignment.” Fancy name for a garage sale, if you ask me. So I guess this Prada Arque can be found used, too. Cheaper, maybe, but still a lot of money for an old lady like me.
And they got a whole store just for these Prada things. Online, they say. Never been on one of them online stores. Don’t even know how to turn on a computer! But my neighbor’s granddaughter, she showed me pictures. Lots of shiny bags. All kinds of ’em. Even that Prada Arque one.
They tell me this Prada Arque is the new fancy thing, the baby sister of this other one call the Re-Nylon. Re-Nylon, that’s another one. They got a name for everythin’! I asked one girl what she thinks and she said she’s in love with the shape of the Arque but it’s too much money. I told her she should stick to her regular bag, save money for a rainy day!
Here’s what I think about these Prada bags:
- They’re too much money. Could buy a whole cow for that much!
- They’re just bags. My old sack works just fine.
- All them names are confusing. Prada Arque, Cleo, Galleria… Sounds like a bunch of gibberish!
- Maybe they’re good for them city folk. But not for me.
- People say it’s made by Prada Milano. I say it’s just the same Prada, changed the name to sound fancier.
- Heard some folks sayin’ Prada is like Nike, Gucci, Coach, Puma. I don’t know, all sound like gibberish to me.
Now, I ain’t sayin’ these Prada Arque bags are bad. Just sayin’ they ain’t for me. I’ll stick to my old sack. It may not be fancy, but it holds my stuff, and that’s all that matters. And it don’t cost a fortune. Now, where’d I put my hard candy…?