I have never been in love with Balenciaga like I am now. Their once-ubiquitous motorcycle style remains here, but it’s been reworked and refined – does anyone else detect a smidge of Valextra in this bag? The ingredients Balenciaga’s known for are all there – tassel, zipper, and corner buckles – but that tired, over-crowded look has been paired down to give us a breath of fresh air. The result is a large tote that oozes purity, great for office and everyday, with a flap kind of similar to the Birkin (it can be tucked in and convert to open tote). Even a computer and iPad would fit, but those thin straps might dip if it’s too weighed down. Strap length is just long enough for shoulder use but still looks proportional as a top handle bag. So feel free to pack generously, but on the lighter side. Ink blue and almost-black gray, it’s in the vein of color-blocking, but so subtle I wouldn’t classify it in the trend’s category. When that goes away, this bag will stay. On My Theresa for $2,145.
Pair with: Also funky yet refined, Proenza Schouler’s stitched and braided strappy stacked sandals intrigue the eyes, and that combination of dark blue and rusty orange – two of my faves – is keen. Proenza Schouler Platform Wedge in Cognac and Salmon, $750.
Not too impressed with this Balenciaga.
Come on! It’s disgusting how much they are charging for this bag and couldn’t even put thicker straps on it! Considering the size, and how much is bound to be stuffed into it, it surely needs thicker straps! Shame on Balenciaga.
I TOTALly agree with you about the cheapness of the bag!! I have a Giant work , which I love , but I feel I paid WAY too much for it..
Absolutely beautiful and love the refinements. Agree with Nancy that they are charging too much, though.
Umm, this bag is a joke right? But April fool’s was five days ago….
If it helps, this bag is at Neiman’s, for $1,550.00 or 1,595.00 cannot remember which. I saw it in this color combo, and a pink with white flap. Here is the thing, there is no closure at all. no magnetic holds, nothing, so I put into it, my small wallet, my phone, my ipad, and a 3×5 makeup bag with three small items in it. It flopped open looked a mess on my arm.
Am taking a pass on this one despite digging the pink and white.
This bag comes in two sizes explaining the two price points. The smaller version is the most appealing in my opinion, and I actually love this bag and find the straps to be surprisingly study. It comes in several beautiful color combinations. Of course, I am also a fan of the motorcycle bag even with all of the bashing. I find it refreshing that the Balenciaga Motorcycle has maintained its cult following considering that most pricey bags, with the exception of Hermes, are out the following season.
I saw it in this color combo, and a pink with white flap. Here is the thing, there is no closure at all. no magnetic holds, nothing, so I put into it, my small wallet, my phone, my ipad, and a 3×5 makeup bag with three small items in it.