Will Balenciaga Moto Bags go back in "style" again?

[Asphodel]

We've heard rumors of Balenciaga discontinuing the classic City for some years now, and then it doesn't happen .. so, I'm not holding my breath on this rumor! That being said, unfortunately .. yes, the resale value of Balenciaga is certainly not what it used to be (even for those 'coveted' Holy Grail bags).

I just sold a bunch of extremely rare Balenciaga bags to Fashionphile; got a fairly decent price .. but a 'regular' City?!? .. not so much. I guess it really just depends on whether or not you just want to clean out your closet. Maybe because I'm older, haven't been working for some time (unfortunately) and the pandemic, I just want to pare down a LOT (clothing, handbags, shoes .. can you tell I'm an accessories 'ho - HA)!!

I have seen your collection! I will be keeping my eye on Fashionphile

 

[Lady Stardust]

I'll take ANY of my older City bags over the new ones with the logo front & center on them. I still get compliments whenever I whip one out of hibernation. They're just so effortlessly cool and classic...I personally don't care that it isn't an "IT" bag anymore.
Wear what makes you happy.

This. I think they’re classics! I love Balenciaga as a brand, but their newer bag styles are just so far off from my taste. I’ll stick to buying pre-loved Cities and Firsts to get my fix lol

 

[sdkitty]

This. I think they’re classics! I love Balenciaga as a brand, but their newer bag styles are just so far off from my taste. I’ll stick to buying pre-loved Cities and Firsts to get my fix lol

same here....no offense to those who like the new bags but they have no appeal for me

 

[Luv n bags]

I didn’t even know they were out of style! I am trying to get up to date on fashions and online media. I blacked out for a year.
I have a plethora of colors - all City’s. Makes me want to sell them all before they only get pennies on the dollar!

 

[sdkitty]

I didn’t even know they were out of style! I am trying to get up to date on fashions and online media. I blacked out for a year.
I have a plethora of colors - all City’s. Makes me want to sell them all before they only get pennies on the dollar!

I guess if you're not using them....or you could take them out and enjoy them....they're not out of style to me. just because the "influencers" and Hollywood starlets are carrying the new bags (which I suppose are given to them)

 

[Luv n bags]

I guess if you're not using them....or you could take them out and enjoy them....they're not out of style to me. just because the "influencers" and Hollywood starlets are carrying the new bags (which I suppose are given to them)

Good to know. I actually use these to go to and from work. The front pocket is so convenient!

 

[Slink2015]

Question: the classic city is showing out of stock on balenciaga’s website. Low stock on neiman marcus. How often does this happen, should I be worried that once they are gone, they’re gone for good? Or do they restocked often? (Not sure if they’re like LV where you have to “stalk” the site)

 

[Valeriee]

Is the city bag the same as the moto bag?

 

[muchstuff]

Is the city bag the same as the moto bag?

The moto bags includes other styles as well, like the First, which was the original moto bag.

 

[Monz1987]

As long as it’s ‘in style’ in my own eyes, I’ll wear it! This definitely applies to old Balenciaga bags... the older the better for me! And as long as I love them, to me they’ll always be in style!

 

[Valeriee]

The moto bags includes other styles as well, like the First, which was the original moto bag.

Thank you! This is very helpful. I was curious whether the classic satchel-like Balenciaga is called City or Moto bag. I like the style and will probably get one at some point.

 

[jlone]

Balenciaga bags have recently been seen in TK Maxx/ TJ Maxx I think as soon as bags start to be sold in discount stores thats them on a slippery slope.

 

[Pinkie*]

Balenciaga bags have recently been seen in TK Maxx/ TJ Maxx I think as soon as bags start to be sold in discount stores thats them on a slippery slope.

I agree, unfortunately

 

[CeeJay]

Balenciaga bags have recently been seen in TK Maxx/ TJ Maxx I think as soon as bags start to be sold in discount stores thats them on a slippery slope.

UGGH .. no bueno, BUT .. IF people are finding that they can't get the City style at the Balenciaga boutique or other retail stores that used to carry them, I'm HOPING (yes - not holding my breath though) .. that MAYBE this will mean that the pre-loved bags on various consignment sites or buying (eBay, Poshmark, etc.) sites .. might go UP in value???? Again .. hoping ..

 

[LostInBal]

The moto bags includes other styles as well, like the First, which was the original moto bag.

Oh, did I hear the word “First” somewhere?!? What’s going on??