The Velo (is it the Velo?) also showed its face in the new Netflix series Inventing Anna!
Reminded me to use my Balenciagas more again!
Reminded me to use my Balenciagas more again!
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Will Balenciaga Moto Bags go back in "style" again?
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Not sure if this is any indicator, but I recently saw a Balenciaga City on The Real Housewives of New Jersey! It’s definitely not Vogue but it made my City-loving heart happy to see one in the “wild”.. 
Anna in Inventing Anna carries a black Bal towards the end of the series.
The grey one and the fluorescent yellow croc embossed catch my eyes.
I think the motorcycle bags are timeless at least for my style (I dress a little more on the alt side and I have a bunch of tattoos). They're pretty much captured my heart and my collection has stuck around a lot longer than my LVs
They're back - not that it matters to me as I've worn them consistently for almost 20 years - but the resale prices on collectable ones are just below original retail now.
The resurgence is upon us. But full disclosure, I’ve never stopped carrying them since 2004 when I got my black First. ❤️
I first saw the Balenciaga city when I was probably in my early 20s and would never have been able to afford one but I loved them. I have always loved bags with a bit of an edge like these; anything with studs or chunky hardware is right up my street. I never dreamt I would ever own one though. Fast-forward to this past year and I now own 5 Bal bags.
My preference is for crossbody so I favour the Velo for the strap. I have now bought 4 preowned Velos in various colours and hardware and I am always on the hunt for more. I also got a Part Time too in black with silver G21 hardware.
So I’m in favour of these moto bags being out of style as then I can afford to keep adding to my collection. Having said that, it is great to see them getting the recognition they deserve again.
My preference is for crossbody so I favour the Velo for the strap. I have now bought 4 preowned Velos in various colours and hardware and I am always on the hunt for more. I also got a Part Time too in black with silver G21 hardware.
So I’m in favour of these moto bags being out of style as then I can afford to keep adding to my collection. Having said that, it is great to see them getting the recognition they deserve again.
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