Target’s Incredibly Popular (and Useful) $4 Zipper Case Is Back on Shelves, But It's Selling Out Quick

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Put a finger down if you’ve ever planned a trip to Target for “just one thing” and ended up walking out with a shopping cart filled with summer dresses , Halloween decor , a lamp , two tank tops , and absolutely none of whatever it was you swung by for in the first place. What was it again? Deodorant maybe? Ice cream ? If this sounds familiar, It’s completely understandable, given all the magnificent finds littering the shelves of the millennial-friendly wonderland. But we’d like to bring to your attention a decidedly simple yet stunning viral item you’ll want to remember to pick up on your next shopping trip—and who knows, it might even make you forget what you originally stopped in for.

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Thanks to the fabulous reporting work of @targetholler , we got a glimpse of the viral Hard Sided Zippered Pencil Case we didn’t even know we needed. This beautifully simple carrying pouch is back in stores just in time for back-to-school shopping, but who says kids get to have all the fun? Sure, it would be great to use as a pencil case to tote school supplies back and forth each day, but with a bit of imagination, you can find more uses than the obvious for such a magnificent piece of carrying case art.

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To be clear (pun intended), this pencil case leans into the "That Girl" aesthetic, but it’s simple enough that anyone can use it without feeling cornered into a style box. The beauty of the case lies in its ultra-simplistic design, which allows you to quickly identify the contents without even having to open it up.

Each side of the case is made up of crystal clear (or iridescent) PET plastic, contrasted by a striking white (or teal) zipper, further nodding to the Y2K, "It" girl vibe that’s taking over our social feed. Measuring in at 2-inches in height and 8.75 inches wide, this carrying case is perfect for school supplies, makeup, snacks, toiletries and any other small items you have that need a home.

Beyond the simply stunning design, though, the price is what makes this piece a no-brainer to snap up. At just $3.99, we can clearly see why this case is such a hot commodity. Now, if only we could remember to grab those acrylic stackable bins we’ve been eyeing, too.

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