Balenciaga Giant City Green Leather 2-Way Bag
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This Balenciaga Giant City 2-Way Bag 281770 in green leather with Giant hardware, removable shoulder strap, front zip pocket, and mirror included, 2010s, 281770 model reference, has been authenticated by Sold Attire's 10-step verification process and listed with full disclosure of inclusions. This green 281770 Giant City carries the model reference, removable strap, moto hardware, and mirror included. Nicolas Ghesquiere made the Motorcycle line desirable by letting leather collapse, crease, and swing instead of forcing it into rigid polish. The green leather gives the City shape a sharper read than black while keeping the 2-way practicality that made the line stick. For those who buy once and buy right, this bag is that piece.
Dimensions:
- Brand: Balenciaga
- Model: Giant City 2-Way Bag 281770
- Designer: Balenciaga studio, Nicolas Ghesquiere-era City line
- Era / Year: 2010s, 281770 model reference
- Width: 38.5 cm / 15.2 in
- Height: 24.5 cm / 9.6 in
- Depth: 13.5 cm / 5.3 in
- Shoulder Strap: 66 cm / 26 in shoulder strap, based on comparable 281770 references
- Material: green leather
- Lining: Textile lining
- Hardware: Aged metal Giant hardware
- Closure: Top zip closure
- Authenticity Marker: 281770 model reference
- Condition: Very Good (SA Score 8.5 of 10). Very Good Sold Attire condition tier with relaxed City-bag leather, Giant hardware presence, 281770 model reference, and mirror included.
- Inclusions: Mirror included.
- Origin: Made in Italy
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The Vision
Carry it with a white tank, relaxed black trousers, and sandals for a Friday lunch, then swing the strap over a jacket for a sharper evening errand. The green leather keeps the Y2K edge alive without making the bag hard to wear.
The Provenance
The Balenciaga Giant City green leather bag belongs to the Motorcycle family that made slouch, tassels, and hardware feel intentional. Model reference 281770 gives the piece its buying anchor, while the mirror and 2-way carry keep it practical. Sold Attire grades this example SA 8.5 of 10, reading the relaxed leather as part of the City-bag language rather than a flaw.
The Dialogue
What makes the Giant City different from a regular City?
The Giant City carries larger hardware and a stronger hardware-to-leather contrast. On this green leather example, that scale gives the bag more attitude without turning it formal.
Is the mirror included?
Yes. Mirror included.
How does Sold Attire rate the condition?
Sold Attire rates it SA 8.5 of 10. The leather slouch gives the City its body, with the 281770 reference and Giant hardware anchoring the model.
The Care
Do not over-stuff a City bag into a hard shape. Store it lightly filled, keep tassels relaxed, and let the leather breathe after humid days so the slouch stays soft rather than crushed.
Authentication & Guarantee
Every bag passes through Sold Attire's 10-step authentication: 281770 model reference, leather grain, Giant hardware, zipper pulls, mirror, tassels, handle construction, lining, hardware finish, and Sold Attire sourcing trail. We back every authenticated piece with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee. If any item is ever proven inauthentic, we issue a full refund without time limit and cover return shipping.
The Sold Attire Standard
- ✓ Authenticated through our 10-step verification process
- ✓ Sourced directly from Japan's most curated luxury auction houses
- ✓ Photographed in natural light with full disclosure of all condition details
- ✓ Next-day delivery within Cairo, two-day delivery to all of Egypt
- ✓ 14-day return window
- ✓ Lifetime authenticity guarantee with full refund if ever proven otherwise
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