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

[SomethingGoodCanWork]

yes, I've considered other styles but I keep forgetting which it best. I think velo strap is not my taste. some of the bags are too large. some too small. city is just right proportion-wise but the outside and inside pockets are small.
If I saw something nice here on the PF or at the local consignment store where I found my city, I might get another Bal bag.

Yep, I love the original strap for the City and I agree the pockets on City:s are too small to keep much in. On the newer ones (I think from 2012/13?) they added two open pockets on the inside but honestly they're not much use to me if your bag isn't full or you have an insert. As soon as the bag is left to slouch things like phones for ex risk falling out of these pockets.

Do you use inserts? I have Samorgas for my bags but there are plenty of other great options. Sturdier or sloppier depending on what look you prefer on your Bal. I prefer to have my things separated in their own compartments and where I can see and find them.

 

[sdkitty]

Yep, I love the original strap for the City and I agree the pockets on City:s are too small to keep much in. On the newer ones (I think from 2012/13?) they added two open pockets on the inside but honestly they're not much use to me if your bag isn't full or you have an insert. As soon as the bag is left to slouch things like phones for ex risk falling out of these pockets.

Do you use inserts? I have Samorgas for my bags but there are plenty of other great options. Sturdier or sloppier depending on what look you prefer on your Bal. I prefer to have my things separated in their own compartments and where I can see and find them.

my bags all have outside pockets so I've never used inserts

 

[dangerouscurves]

Seriously, many people don't care about whether a bag is out of trend or not. I'm one of those people who think those who follow trends religiously are silly. Bal City bag will always be a classic bag. Hold on to yours and it will come back. By the way I hate Gvaselia's Bal bags.

 

[sdkitty]

Seriously, many people don't care about whether a bag is out of trend or not. I'm one of those people who think those who follow trends religiously are silly. Bal City bag will always be a classic bag. Hold on to yours and it will come back. By the way I hate Gvaselia's Bal bags.

as far as I'm concerned they never went off trend

 

[dangerouscurves]

as far as I'm concerned they never went off trend

For me the same. It's those bloggers and instagrammers who try to make fetch happen who think Bal bags is out of style. I'm still carrying mines.

 

[amstevens714]

I love my cities ‍♀️ I’m not sure that the value is super high in resale though. Cities go on sale a lot and they have the outlets. I really love my balenciaga bags though and find myself carrying them more than my LV bags lately

 

[amstevens714]

Just purchased a small ME city yesterday just because I love the style and I'm afraid of it being discontinued. To me, it's classic, understated luxury with a some rocker chic to spice it up. I have more structured and dressy bags but I don't get much wear out of them, especially during the pandemic. Also, my current clothing choices are mostly athleisure so I think the city pairs well with that.
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this! The metallic edge is my favorite. Congrats on the purchase.

 

[dangerouscurves]

I've actually checked some pre-loved websites for Bal Cities and it seems that their prices are higher than before.

 

[dangerouscurves]

This bag my dear, will never get out of style, doesn't matter what those paid/gifted 'influencers' say. This bag was a rebel then and is still a rebel now

 

[samfalstaff]

This bag my dear, will never get out of style, doesn't matter what those paid/gifted 'influencers' say. This bag was a rebel then and is still a rebel now
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Well said!

 

[CeeJay]

Well .. I've been noticing that the prices (even from the Japanese resellers) seem to be going up .. which is a good thing given how low they had gone! Then again, you get something truly IDIOTIC like this .. seriously?!?!?!?!

 

[muchstuff]

Well .. I've been noticing that the prices (even from the Japanese resellers) seem to be going up .. which is a good thing given how low they had gone! Then again, you get something truly IDIOTIC like this .. seriously?!?!?!?!

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I know, the bags coming out of Japan are being prices ridiculously high. Not just Bal, BV as well.

 

[lemondln]

Seems like medium/large bags are back in style lol

 

[IntheOcean]

Seems like medium/large bags are back in style lol

I sure hope so!
Personally, tiny shoulder bags just aren't doing it for me.

 

[choco-yummy]

I think city bag style is classic, thus it'd never get to the top (those classic bags that can be on top in term or turnover value probably are only hermes K/B or Chanel classic flap, even CC 2.55 are not there). But it maybe an advantage, your bag is more unique and you don't see them on every 2nd person on the street . Today the brands are trying to sell their new pieces, and ppl will mostly see influencers carrying newly launched pieces hence the 'trend'. The price may go up a bit due to the popularity of the brand nowadays but new pieces lose quite a lot of their price on a 2nd hand market still.
I don't like to think of buying a luxury piece as an investment, I buy bags for 2 reasons, everyday bags for differnt needs (work, travel etc..) and those that warm my collector's heart . Balenciaga city bags fall into both category lol, though I have to admit I don't use them much on an everyday basis anymore.
While the preowned market price may not please resellers, I'm super happy to find pieces at 1/5-1/10 of the current new ones from store (which I don't actually ever like ).