For anyone who’s thought of Balenciaga’s controversial market-style tote as a gimmick, its endurance (five seasons and counting) and practical adaptations (five sizes) ought to indicate otherwise. This F/W ’17 sees it getting its most sophisticated updates that would appeal even to detractors: from perennially chic monochrome strips, to the pretty prints originally used on the collection’s made-to-order (ie not as accessible) dresses. In calfskin (above), or silk and lambskin (all others), prices unavailable – IJ
For anyone who’s thought of Balenciaga’s controversial market-style tote as a gimmick, its endurance (five seasons and counting) and practical adaptations (five sizes) ought to indicate otherwise. This F/W ’17 sees it getting its most sophisticated updates that would appeal even to detractors: from perennially chic monochrome strips, to the pretty prints originally used on the collection’s made-to-order (ie not as accessible) dresses. In calfskin (above), or silk and lambskin (all others), prices unavailable – IJ
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