courtesy of Instagram/@mariekondoBeauty / Beauty newsBeauty / Beauty newsTidying guru Marie Kondo sparks irony after launching online wellness storeThe queen of decluttering has branched out into retailShareLink copied ✔️November 19, 2019November 19, 2019TextAlex Peters Japanese tidying guru Marie Kondo has sparked something other than joy after announcing a new online wellness and homeware store. Kondo made a name for herself encouraging people to declutter their homes and minds with her KonMari method which asks people to rid their homes of things that don’t “spark joy.” This week, to help you reclutter the space you cleared, she launched a new store on her website selling everything from storage containers and slippers to palo santo holders. The most expensive item in the store is a $275 brass kitchen utensils holder, while a crystal and tuning fork set which “help to restore a sense of balance” will set you back $75. “My tidying method isn’t about getting rid of things – it’s about heightening your sensitivity to what brings you joy,” Kondo writes in a letter on her website announcing the store. “Once you’ve completed your tidying, there is room to welcome meaningful objects, people and experiences into your life.” However, many people have found irony and a few eye rolls in Kondo preaching against clutter only to sell household items of her own. “Marie Kondo is a genius hustler. Convince everyone to throw out their useless homewares, sell them some new useless homewares,” tweeted journalist Osman Faruqi, while reporter Hiroko Tabuchi wrote, “Can't make this stuff up: Marie Kondo, queen of the clutter-free life, has added an e-commerce shop to her site.” Marie Kondo opening an online shop that sells dumb crap you don’t need is my favorite heel turn of 2019. pic.twitter.com/4lFa28NadS— PJ Vogt (@PJVogt) November 19, 2019Marie Kondo going full grifter had to happen before the decade ended. This brings me joy. https://t.co/FDzdaQzZkM— Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) November 19, 2019Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREFrom halo hair to lip oils, everyone wants to look like Alysa LiuBenny Blanco and why people think beauty makes a good partner Reebok Your favourite Reeboks are getting a makeoverTattoo inspiration: 7 cybersigilism artists to follow nowThese perfumes are bottling the scent of the internetWhy does grief make us want to get a makeover?From vampires to Medusa: Monsters are dominating AW26 beautyNicki Minaj and the ugly politics of Republican make-upGet ready for the BAFTAs with The Beauty’s Jess AlexanderWant to unlearn fatphobia? Read these 7 booksCatalina Sartor is your favourite artist’s favourite make-up artistDom Roberts shares her 2026 beauty affirmationsEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy