Balenciaga is a Spanish design house founded by Cristobal Balenciaga in 1914. Historically known for his fine couturier and eccentric “bubble skirts,” Balenciaga influenced designers like Coco Chanel and Christian Dior.Alexander Wang is the Creative Director for Balenciaga, and you can see his influence in these moto-chic bags. These bags have been seen on countless celebrities and fashionistas, including Sienna Miller and Emmanuelle Alt, the editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris.So turn up the music and rock some of these amazing handbags!The Classic City bag is the one most commonly slung around the arms of celebrities in LA, New York, London, and worldwide. Made in “motorcycle style,” its long tassel zip pulls and metal hardware evoke scenes of backstage drama through the changing eras of rock n’ roll from the 1950s onward.This bag is “Kate Moss meets Bowie.” It’s leather-on-leather. Pair it with this season’s leather leggings and you’ll be mistaken for a model off duty who’s running to her boyfriend’s concert. Or you’ll be New York City’s next big thing. But that wouldn’t be so bad, would it?The City bag comes in many beautiful colors, all leather, including red and forest green.The Balenciaga Classic Mini City is a smaller version of the City bag, but it’s just as rock n’ roll. These rough leather bags are all about the urban rebel in you. The metal hardware accents add a little utility to the look, and there is a zippered outer pocket with long tassel pulls.The Classic Small City has been added in the later stage. So there are now three sizes for this iconic style.
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Balenciaga Classic Nano City Bag in Normal Leather
Ah, the Classic First bag from Balenciaga. It’s the most iconic bag, and it’s inspired similar models like the City and Mini City. The shape is unique to Balenciaga, with that classic dip of soft leather below the studded handles, and the pinched sides. The zippered outer compartment design, with long tassel pulls and metal hardware is also replicated in the City and Mini City, but this is the original motorcycle bag. It’s sexy, rebellious, and can stand up to all trials!The Classic First is a handbag and a cross body, as it comes with an adjustable, removable shoulder strap. Perfect for swinging to your hip as you jump on the back of a motorcycle.
Balenciaga is certainly consistent. The style of the Classic Town is much like the Classic First, Classic City, Mini City, and the Giant 12. Although it has the same outer zip pocket and metal details, this bag has a different shape and a long, wide leather shoulder strap.Blending the Classic First with the Classic City, Balenciaga brings you the Classic Town in many rich, gorgeous colors, like the royal purple seen above.
Balenciaga Le Dix And Giant 12 Comparison
Wow, what a difference! For Balenciaga’s “Le Dix” collection, the designer has replaced the distressed leather of the Classic and Giant bags with a smooth, thick leather. The rigid and square shapes of the Le Dix line are hot this season, especially with a simple gold clasp almost in the Hermès style. The handle and mirrors are something to be marveled at! Such a simple and elegant style can be worn by anyone – even if they have a little Balenciaga rebel left in them!The “giant” bags are named for their large metal studs and include styles like the City, the First, the Weekender, and the Day bag. Le dix bags are named after the first flagship boutique on 10 Avenue George V in Paris, and are modeled after vintage ladies’ handbags.Balenciaga is going back to their roots with these amazing vintage treasures. Right now, the only bags that are available are Le Dix Zip Cartable, Le Dix Cartable M, and Le Dix Cartable S. All three bag styles can be personalized with an engraved message of your choice on the signature key-ring mirror. This option is only available for Le Dix bag styles. Each bag also comes with an adjustable and removable shoulder strap. There’s really no reason not to invest in this timeless classic!The Classic Work bag is for the professional. Its square shape and handles are more like a briefcase and it’s the perfect size for an iPad and any notebooks you might carry around.But don’t be fooled. It still has that Balenciaga look, with all of the unmistakable details. Any working woman with a Balenciaga Classic Work bag is going to be a little bit more mischievous than her co-workers!
Balenciaga Classic Work Bag Prices
Prices as per Oktober 2014: Normal leather; $1695 USD, €1375 euroAn absolutely gorgeous bag for all occasions! Long and sleek, the bag’s body has just one interior pocket, but it’s enough for all of your daily essentials. With a beautiful thick leather handle attached by metal hardware, you can sling this bag over your shoulder and be ready to go.And hey, maybe you can break the rules a little bit, and take your Classic Day bag for a night on the town!
Balenciaga Classic Day Bag Prices
Prices as per Oktober 2014: Normal leather; $1145 USD, €825 euroA hybrid between the City Bag and the Work Bag, this bag has all of the signature Balenciaga details. It’s a weekender, which means it’s going to be big enough to carry a sweater, a scarf, and maybe a pair of flats tucked away in the bottom.What are Balenciaga weekenders for? Going on tour, of course! This bag and your guitar are all you really need for the next weekend.
Balenciaga Classic Weekender Bag Prices
Prices as per Oktober 2014: Normal leather; $1595 USD, €1175 euroThe Part-time bag has a sense of humor. It’s half the size of the Classic Work bag, which means you’ll be needing half of everything else, too. This bag is perfect for those casual days, when all you need is your phone, because you’re going to lunch with friends from out-of-town and you couldn’t possibly think about work!The Part-time also has the classic shape of the City bag, so you can be a part-time urban adventurer, and a full-time fashionista!
Balenciaga Part-time Bag Prices
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HI – what about the Town bag? A bit smaller than the City. The Town comes with a LONG cross body strap. I prefer the shoulder strap, but it appears only the City has that shorter strap. I bought my BB in classic bronze hardware, not the Giant silver or gold. I think the large hardware could go out of fashion and I want to use this handbag a long time. Your thoughts?
I should add the Town to the IT bags too. But the town is also a classic and is a bit bigger than the first, which I love. The strap is longer, but the function is to wear cross body. And it can be removed to used in the evening. But if you like shoulder strap, the town is not your thing. Why do you think the large hardware would go out of fashion?
Hi Sassy. What do you think about the factory outlets of Balenciaga in Florence? Does someone here have any idea what model of bags they have there? Do you think it’s worth going there as it is like an hour drive from the city itself? Thanx!
HI – what about the Town bag? A bit smaller than the City. The Town comes with a LONG cross body strap. I prefer the shoulder strap, but it appears only the City has that shorter strap. I bought my BB in classic bronze hardware, not the Giant silver or gold. I think the large hardware could go out of fashion and I want to use this handbag a long time. Your thoughts?
I should add the Town to the IT bags too. But the town is also a classic and is a bit bigger than the first, which I love. The strap is longer, but the function is to wear cross body. And it can be removed to used in the evening. But if you like shoulder strap, the town is not your thing. Why do you think the large hardware would go out of fashion?
Hi Sassy. What do you think about the factory outlets of Balenciaga in Florence? Does someone here have any idea what model of bags they have there? Do you think it’s worth going there as it is like an hour drive from the city itself? Thanx!
I have heard they had only non-motorcycle bags.
Here are some more information about the location.
http://www.enjoyflorence.com/english/outlet.html
I don’t think you will find iconics like city bags etc…