Many brands spend millions every year on marketing and advertising. However, in order to promote something much more effectively, sometimes all it takes is a little bit of creativity.

Something as menial as a shopping bag can do wonders. Sure brands put their name and logo on it, but giving it a creative note can help you promote it to the masses in no time. It is all about getting everyone’s attention after all.

While there are many brands who have used a shopping bag very smartly, here are the 08 most creative shopping bag designs.

ASPE Crime Stories

This creative bag was given when you bought Belgium’s most famous crime writer’s, ASPE Crime Stories. It was not an ad but probably the best way to market your book.

Volkswagen Golf GTI

Volkswagen’s Golf GTI was first introduced in the mid-70s. Since its launch, the car has received a lot of positive responses from the media and customers. Though the car is yet to be introduced in India, it is available in the US and UK.

An independent artist made a tote bag inspired by the car’s premium exterior.

Lipton Tea Bag

This bag in the shape of an actual Lipton Teabag is the most creative way to market the product. Tea lovers are sure to crave a hot one after coming across one of these

Burn 60

GNC’s total lean Burn 60 is a powerful thermogenic formula. The capsules aim to help lose fat. The handbag inspired by the brand takes creativity to a new level.

Blush Lingerie

The lingerie brand, Blush, had some of the best bag designs given to its shoppers.

Fitness Company Dumbbell Bag

Fitness Company had a unique idea to promote health and fitness amongst people. The bags had dumbbells placed strategically on the bag’s handle.

Carlsberg Shumensko Beer Crate Bag

Carlsberg did guerilla marketing on point by turning pedestrians into their walking banners with their creative bag design.

Dubai Autism Center

Dubai Autism Center is the largest, most innovative, and comprehensive nonprofit organization in the United Arab Emirates serving children with Autism. The organization made the most creative bags educating people to lend a helping hand to those children

Buddies – Pet On A Leash Shopping Bag

This creative bad was designed by Yuelan Liu for “Buddies” line of products created for cats and dogs.

Karl Lagerfeld – Mask Bag

In 2008, the German design genius Karl Lagerfeld created one of the most innovative handbags. At the Paris Fashion Week, Lagerfeld presented an interactive bag with his face printed on the front. Models held the bag over their faces as they strutted down the catwalk.