Well maybe not, but these “Closed Front Cage Sandals with Ankle Pads” from the Balenciaga FW 2007 collection where so amazing that I would have at least put them on displayed for their architectural and sculptural merit. This is what you call DESIGN, brillaint Mr Ghesquiere.
At $4,200 USD you would probably be too scared to use them anyway!
THOSE JACKETS WERN'T TOO BAD EITHER I MUST SAY
images: STYLE.COM, Balenciaga
Distressed lambskin leather bag with top zip and rolled handles, front zipper pocket and nickel hardware, fabric lined interior with zipper pocket and Balenciaga engraved plaque. Size 50 cm x 39 cm x 15 cm with 14.5 cm handle drop.
This bag is intoxicating, the smell, the texture, the leather, this bag has a presence; and dare I say may be the perfect bag, especially now that it has been broken in. It is enough to hold everything that I would ever need and more. Yes it is big but when not filled to capacity it doesn’t look it. It just hangs nicely and crumples into a heap when put down. The only thing I would like would be for a shoulder strap so I can sling it but you can’t have everything!
Initially I felt my bag was a little on the dry side. So I decided to condition it with a leather conditioner. This is something I do regularly to all my leather bag’s as well as spraying a water stop. It really brings the bag to life making it amazingly supple to touch. The next step is to start breaking it in. The quickest way to relax the leather is to over stuff the bag in order to stretch the leather so that it is no longer so stiff. I placed a small blanket along the base to prevent it stretching unevenly because I put heavy objects in to speed up the process. I then hang the bag on a coat hanger so that the handles will stretch as well because I like to carry it over the shoulder. After two nights the bag was broken in enough for my liking. The rest will come with use.
Custom made Crocodile leather bag with top zip and rolled leather handles, front zipper pocket and nickel hardware, fabric lined interior with zipper pocket and Balenciaga engraved plaque. Size: 50 cm x 39 cm x 15 cm with14.5 cm handle drop. Available from Balenciaga, and wait for it,$22,500 USD (nearly $30,000 AUD @ current exchange) Honestly do I really need to fix my car or go on that Japanese ski trip I was planning. In fact I could probably just live on baked beans. I wouldn't even need any new clothes because everyone will be too busy looking at my jaw dropping Balenciaga Arena Crocodile Weekender to realise I wasn't wearing anything! But if yellow isn't your thing then how about a Dark Brown Weekender? Currently retailing for $22,500 USD at Barneys New York.
Just Because its Balenciaga!
