Balenciaga Maillon Bag Collection

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Balenciaga Maillon Bag Collection

Balenciaga Maillon Bag Collection

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Surprise after surprise, the spirit of Balenciaga has returned and we love it. There couldn’t be a better time; right after the introduction of the new timeless Le Dix collection, the next brand-new bag has been unleashed. It’s the Balenciaga Maillon bag from the fall and winter 2013 collection. The style is vintage meets minimal meets chic, this powerful blend is a new look that we’ve never seen before.

The new design certainly shifted Balenciaga from its iconic motorcycle bags which represented tough and casual to a whole new level. The Maillon bag expresses the feminine appeal in every angle, starting from rigid and geometric shape to the soft and smooth leather and the luxurious elegant clasp.

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The Balenciaga Maillon bag comes in three different styles. The most famous is the mini trapeze bag, it quickly sold-out after the announcement of its arrival. But that’s expected, the bag is in the most practical form; the long shoulder strap slides effortless on your shoulder, the vintage shape reflecting your taste in fashion and the clasp that looks like a precious jewelry. Very tempting. At Balenciaga boutique for $1,445 USD.

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We first met the Balenciaga Maillon round handle M bag in the fall winter 2013 ad campaign. But only the front body was showed and now that it has been released, we have a much better view at the architecture.

I am not sure whether the unique handle should be called vintage or modern, but looking from the right angle, this bag is supported by two handles and attache with one front flap. It reminds me of the Alexander Wang Racketeer shoulder bag, where two envelopes are attached on two sides. For €1.295 EUR and $1,895 USD.

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The last Balenciaga Maillon design is twin sister got stuck. It features a tote bag with a front flap. The uniqueness lies in the back and the front. Any person looking from the back will think that’s just a tote, but the front reveals its true colors. This design is not minimal, it’s sophisticated. It has a long shoulder strap and a handle and multi ways to carry. For €1.675 EUR and $2,395 USD.

Alexander Wang steering the ship of Balenciaga certainly spice up the energy. His leadership has shown visual results in rapid time, even the launch has made us curious. Our next question is: ‘Will the Maillon and Le Dix collection claim the iconic title in the future?’. Time will tell.

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