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Balenciaga's Le City Bag Turns 25!
12 Nov
Summary
- Balenciaga's iconic Le City bag celebrates its 25th anniversary.
- The bag, launched in 2001, was a Y2K fashion staple.
- Anniversary events include celebrity appearances and artist collaborations.
Balenciaga is celebrating a significant milestone as its iconic Le City bag reaches its 25th anniversary. Introduced in 2001 by Nicolas Ghesquière, the motorcycle-inspired design quickly became a defining accessory of the early 2000s, favored by fashion luminaries such as Kate Moss and the Olsen twins.
The brand is commemorating this anniversary with a series of exclusive releases and celebratory events. One such event, the opening of the first Le City House in Paris, saw numerous celebrities showcasing vibrant and unique versions of the beloved bag. Notable attendees included Lori Harvey and Na-Kel Smith, who matched their colorful Le City bags with their outfits.
Original "Le City Girls" like Clémence Poésy and Isabelle Huppert also attended, revisiting the bag's legacy. The celebration extends to a new Los Angeles campaign featuring Nicole Richie and Rachel Sennott, bridging generations of fans. This campaign also revisits the paparazzi-style photography that originally propelled the Le City bag to fame, bringing its story full circle.
