Are you ready for Balmain bags?

From WWD: Balmain is getting on the bag bandwagon with a line of new bags! Retailers in Paris for the pre-collections are being shown about a half dozen styles, including black leather messenger bags pavéd with crystals or studs, and a fringed, rock ‘n’ roll number with silver hardware. If a pair of Balmain crystal sandals cost $2,800 you can bet a crystal encrusted bag will be at least 5 grand. Are you excited about this news or just annoyed?

On another note, how bad ass is this Balmain belt!?!?!? OMG, I had one similar in high school but it was from Melrose and cost like $25. Mental note, never throw out anything!