Few bags were as iconic in the 2000s as the Balenciaga Le City.
It was the height of the It-bag era when Nicholas Ghesquiere launched the original Balenciaga Le City Bag in 2001. Worn by the supermodels of the early-aughts and It-Girls aplenty, the classic BBag has been spotted on everyone from prominent fashion editors and celebrities alike since its debut.
While the Balenciaga City Bag has evolved quite a bit since its inception two decades ago, this year, the original has made a grand return, crafted from Arena leather and featuring stylistic details integral to Y2K fashion.
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The ionic studding, long laced zipper pulls, and lacquered leather handles have returned. The Le City is back, and its return has now been cosigned by the one and only Kate Moss, an icon in her own right.
The original street style star, and still one to this day, Kate Moss, was seen wearing the City time after time in its heyday. Now, in 2024, 23 years after its original debut, Kate was once again seen with a Le City in hand.
In a move that only Kate Moss could pull off, the model was spotted in London’s posh Notting Hill neighborhood walking her dog wearing over-the-knee heeled boots, a faux fur coat, and a small version of the new Le City back in black with shiny silver hardware. Very practical dog-walking outfit IMO.
Kate’s bag launched this spring and is available via Balenciaga for $2,350.
