Okay, so, Balenciaga. You either get it or you don’t, right? There’s no in-between. Some people see a $2,145 USD Ikea Frakta-inspired bag and think, “OMG, genius!” Others think, “I could *actually* go to Ikea and get like, a YEAR’S worth of meatballs for that price.” I’m kinda in the latter camp, tbh. But hey, who am I to judge high fashion?
But let’s talk about the *leather*. Because that’s what we’re supposed to be doing here, right? Premium leather. The stuff dreams are made of. Or, at least, the stuff that fills up Balenciaga’s online boutique. I saw a Women’s Hourglass Xs Handbag Crocodile (OMG, crocodile!) and, yeah, it’s undeniably gorgeous. You *know* that leather is gonna feel like buttah. But is it, like, *worth* a small car? Debatable. (Mostly by my bank account.)
And then you’ve got the “classic city bag” and the “stylish leather clutch.” They’re all there, clamoring for your attention (and your credit card). Plus, don’t forget the tote bags on FARFETCH. I swear, just scrolling through those feels like a financial commitment.
But here’s the thing, and this is my totally unprofessional, not-at-all-fashion-expert opinion: Balenciaga is good at grabbing your attention. Like, REALLY good. Even if you’re just looking for “designer slippers for men” (which, why are we even on that topic?) you’re gonna see Balenciaga. They’ve got their tentacles EVERYWHERE.
I saw something about a “Balenciaga Bel Air” too… but honestly, by this point, my brain is starting to feel like it’s overflowing with leather and logos. And the cros-body bags! Can’t forget those! They’re “easy-to-carry style and hands-free convenience.” Which is great, because, you know, you’ll need your hands free to fend off the creditors after buying one. (Okay, maybe that’s a *slight* exaggeration.)
