Yinka Ilori x Bloomingdale's CHERISH YOUR MAGIC - Boat Tote Bag

EXCLUSIVE - Made from heavyweight 19oz natural canvas, this large tote is decorated with a full-colour digital print pigment-dyed canvas as the trim.

There is something mesmerising about contemplating a flower. It draws one into the present moment, grounding one in the now. In focusing on a flower, one turns inward, connecting with one’s own inner strength and creativity. Wildflowers, in particular, grow spontaneously, thriving in unexpected places. They are resilient, adapting to their surroundings, carried by natural forces that spread their seeds and allow them to flourish. They bloom without rigid structure, embodying the beauty of growth in its most organic form. This resilience and spontaneity is represented by the people of New York City—like wildflowers, their creativity unfolds and blossoms when they embrace the present moment and nurture their unique creative process. Everyone has their own path of blooming and way of bringing beauty into the world.

Yinka Ilori imagines a magical garden, filled with wildflowers of every kind, under a sky painted in ever-changing hues. A place that is inviting, inclusive, and full of wonder; where creativity flourishes freely. This landscape becomes a reflection of the creative spirit, a reminder that growth, strength, and artistry emerge naturally when we embrace ourselves and the moment.