· Motorcycle bag type·
This mini-sized Neo Classic is from Balenciaga's Fall 21 collection and is a new interpretation of the brand's classic City Bag motorcycle bag .
City Bag Street Shot
Neo Classic ShowThe original intention of City Bag was to "design a cool bag for girls that can be worn when riding motorcycles", so it is also called "Motorcycle Bag" . The classic motorcycle bag adopts a logo-free design . The iconic elements are 12 metal rivets, leather zippers and specially washed leather . The overall appearance is rough and neutral, subverting the mainstream aesthetic style that was based on elegance at the time. Even today, 20 years later, it still maintains the status of the brand's It Bag.
Nicolas Ghesquière, ©Robert Fairer, VOGUE
Compared to the classic motorcycle bag, the biggest highlight of the Neo Classic is its architectural trapezoidal outline . Its clean and neat lines are more in line with modern aesthetics and also represent the new style of Balenciaga under the helm of the new artistic director Demna Gvasalia .
Neo Classic follows many of the design languages of the classic motorcycle bag - the "extra long leather whiskers" are like jumping pigtails, which are the most lively elements on the motorcycle bag; the silver round rivets add a punk touch.
The "braided handle" is handmade by craftsmen , with holes punched inside the handle and wrapped with leather rope, reminiscent of the western cowboy style. Not only that, it also has practical properties such as anti-slip, reinforcement, and wear resistance .
· Python-effect calfskin leather·
In order to create a stiff trapezoidal outline, the designer replaced the classic motorcycle bag's distressed lambskin with stiff calfskin . The biggest highlight is the python embossing throughout the body - the designer captured the wild beauty of the python skin pattern, the natural gray-black pattern appears mottled and powerful, and is paired with delicate and clear mesh scales to create a realistic undulating touch.
The python pattern spreads to every exterior detail of the bag. Even when paired with the simplest white T-shirt and jeans, it exudes a high-end and avant-garde temperament.
· Removable shoulder strap·
In addition to the braided double handles, it comes with a detachable shoulder strap - made of the same python-patterned calfskin as the bag body. The thoughtful padded shoulder design ensures that you won't feel too heavy when carrying it on one shoulder or crossbody.
What can this bag hold?
The bag uses a two-way zipper to open and close, and the simple single-layer large compartment design allows you to take items more intuitively. We put a mobile phone, headphones, card holder, perfume, keys, lipstick and tissues in it , and there is still extra space for small items such as powder and power banks. The front zipper pocket can also be used to store small flat items such as documents.
Balenciaga Neo Classic Biker Bag
- Designer Demna Gvasalia
- Size 14.0cm high 21.8cm wide 10.9cm deep
- Weight 650g
