About

In the summer of 2025, my dad told me that Trader Joe's bags were all the rage. I brushed it off and said “okay Dad” continuing to make my breakfast. After returning to CA, all I could see were TJ's bags everywhere. What started as wanting to snap a few pictures to say “Dad, you were right” turned into too many to count.

This is that collection.

In the News

The rise of the Trader Joe's bag: from $2.99 grocery tote to global status symbol.

2024

New $2.99 Trader Joe's mini tote bag goes viral, causes frenzy

SFGate · March 6, 2024

These viral $2.99 Trader Joe's tote bags are being resold for as much as $500 on eBay

CNN Business · March 10, 2024

Trader Joe's Mini Tote Bags From TikTok: Restock Info & More

TIME · March 13, 2024

How Trader Joe's tote bags became an unexpected style symbol in Japan

BBC Culture · March 19, 2024

How Trader Joe's tote bags became so fashionable in Japan

NextShark · March 25, 2024

Inside the viral Trader Joe's mini-tote craze

Brooklyn Magazine · April 1, 2024

Trader Joe's viral $2.99 mini-tote bag is back in stock

TODAY · September 18, 2024

Trader Joe's drops new limited-edition item that has already gone viral

Fox Business · December 3, 2024

2025

New Trader Joe's mini tote bags are just $2.99 and creating a frenzy

The Mercury News · April 9, 2025

Why are Trader Joe's totes so popular? Some just don't get it

KTLA · April 10, 2025

Trader Joe's Viral Mini Tote Bags a Quick Sellout

RetailWire · April 11, 2025

The Trader Joe's tote bag craze has officially gone too far

Salon · May 11, 2025

The strange cult of the Trader Joe's tote bag

The Spectator (UK) · August 6, 2025

Trader Joe's tote bags went viral in 2024. The 2025 bags are coming soon

USA TODAY · August 19, 2025

The mystery behind all those Trader Joe's bags in Korea

Korea JoongAng Daily · September 20, 2025

Trader Joe's Totes

Articles of Interest (Substack) · October 3, 2025

Trader Joe's Halloween Mini Tote Bags Go On Sale October 8th

Delish · October 5, 2025

Trader Joe's Restocked Its Viral Mini Tote Bags — and They're Halloween-Themed

TODAY · October 8, 2025

Trader Joe's Halloween totes are here — will fakes follow in Korea?

The Korea Times · October 10, 2025

Why Do People Line Up For Trader Joe's Tote Bags?

IBTimes UK · October 13, 2025

Trader Joe's Is Not in the UK but Its Bags Are All Over London

South Florida Media · October 30, 2025

Trader Joe's Latest Viral Tote Bag Does Double Duty

Progressive Grocer · November 13, 2025

Not A Drill: The $2.99 Trader Joe's Mini Totes Are Back For A Limited Time

Delish · December 14, 2025

Trader Joe's New Tote Bags Are Here — Here's How to Get One

Time Out · December 23, 2025

Why Trader Joe's bags are SO popular overseas, especially in Asia

The Fang Girl · December 31, 2025

Trader Joe's tote bag craze: What's the hype and how to get your hands on one

PhilSTAR Life · 2025

2026

The $3 Grocery Bag Worth $10,000

The Wall Street Journal · January 4, 2026

Trader Joe's Tote Bags Are Becoming 'It' Items With $50K Resale Listings

Delish · January 6, 2026

The Real Reason Trader Joe's Tote Bags Are Selling Out

Parade · January 8, 2026

Trader Joe's accidental status symbol: The $3 canvas tote outperforming luxury handbags on the resale market

VegOut Magazine · January 8, 2026

Why $3 Trader Joe's Bags Are Selling For $10K

Patch (Los Angeles) · January 2026

Trader Joe's $3 tote bags selling for up to $50,000 overseas

KTLA · January 2026

Trader Joe's $3 tote bags selling for up to $50,000 overseas

NewsNation · January 2026

Trader Joe's $3 tote bags selling for up to $50,000 overseas

Fox 5 San Diego · January 2026

The Trader Joe's tote bag is now a global status symbol

Istituto Marangoni (Maze35) · January 2026

Why Trader Joe's $3 Tote Bags Are Selling for $50,000: The Untold Story

ALM Corp. · January 2026

The Trader Joe's tote bag goes global

NPR · January 27, 2026

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