Long before its distinctive check appeared in fashion collections, the Ghana Must Go bag served a straightforward purpose: carrying things. Cheap, lightweight and remarkably spacious, the woven plastic bags have been used for decades to transport clothing, merchandise and household belongings. Across West Africa, they are fixtures in markets, homes, airports and bus stations. Their red, white and blue checks are also instantly recognizable. Over time, that visual identity has appeared in photography, art, streetwear and luxury fashion. Louis Vuitton sent one of the clearest designer interpretations down its runway nearly two decades ago. Céline later incorporated the familiar laundry-bag

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