First off, “EU Stock” just means they’re floating around in Europe, probably in some warehouse in Germany or something, waiting to be snatched up. Doesn’t automatically make them *better* or anything, just… there. In Europe. I mean, it kinda sounds fancy, doesn’t it? “EU Stock”? It’s like saying “imported,” but with a *hint* of sophistication.
Now, Balenciaga hats… that’s where it gets interesting. See, you got your basic caps, your kinda-dorky-but-ironically-cool bucket hats (Balenciaga’s twist on the bucket hat always makes me snort a little, ngl), and then you got beanies. Beanies are where I personally draw the line. Like, paying hundreds for a beanie? I get it, it’s Balenciaga, it’s a *statement*, but come ON. My grandma could knit me one for, like, a fiver.
And the logos! Oh, the logos. HUGE. Like, plastered all over the thing. I mean, you’re not subtly flexing with Balenciaga, you’re screaming “LOOK AT MY EXPENSIVE HAT!” Which, hey, if that’s your vibe, go for it. I’m not judging… *too* much.
You can find ‘em everywhere, too. Stylight, FARFETCH (oooh, *fancy*), THE OUTNET if you’re feeling thrifty (but still want to spend a fortune, let’s be real), StockX if you wanna gamble on resale prices (lol, good luck), and Vestiaire Collective if you’re brave enough to wade through the pre-owned sea. It’s, like, a treasure hunt. Sometimes you find gold, sometimes you find… something that should’ve stayed in someone’s wardrobe.
Personally? I think the hype is a bit much. I mean, they’re decent hats, sure, but are they *worth* the price tag? Ehhhhh… depends how much you wanna impress people, I guess. And how much disposable income you have. Me? I’d rather spend that money on… I dunno… a ridiculously oversized croissant in Paris. Or, like, paying my rent. Priorities, people, priorities.
