Strutting the streets of New York City is the Egyptian neo-soul artist Felukah, turning heads as she wears the adored Le City bag which has been reintroduced by Balenciaga on April 11, 2024. Oversized shirt dress, boots, Le City bag, Balenciaga. Photo: Silja Magg This particular icon, which made its debut in 2001, has made a lasting impression on the fashion world by being associated with a special fusion of elegance and elevated grunginess.
Today, this beloved design is back, remodeled, and ready to become the new ‘It-girl’ wardrobe staple. Balenciaga’s revised Le City bag is a charming reference to its legendary predecessor, fusing contemporary innovation with a hint of timeless Y2K charm. A variety of Le City designs have been pulled from the archive and dissected to produce a piece that retains the spirit of the original while mirroring the current Balenciaga vision of reimagining the traditional notions of luxury.
With meticulous craftsmanship still being one of the brand’s core values, the 25-panel design guarantees harmony between its interiors and exterior casing. Multiple pockets, reinforced corners with dainty metal buckles, thimble-shaped studs, and leather-strung zipper pulls define the bag’s urban character, bringing in an assertive attitude. Le City bag, Balenciaga.
Photo: Silja Magg The 2024 Le City, with a few adjustments that enhance its modernity, still very much eludes to its birth year. Demna’s Balenciaga is one defined by juxtaposition — edg.
