Balenciaga Vintage Brown Leather Motorcycle Shoulder Bag

We selected this bag for the length of its tassels against that broad expanse of brown leather. Wear it with a cream cable knit, straight dark jeans and chocolate suede boots for an afternoon out, then try a black wool coat over a fine roll-neck and a narrow skirt for dinner. The warm hardware gives you a reason to reach for a small gold earring.

Nicolas Ghesquière recalled that his original Balenciaga Lariat bag spent at least a year on a studio shelf before its official 2001 release. In his account, Kate Moss noticed the bag during a fitting and responded to the design. The long leather pulls, corner buckles and supple brown body of this shoulder bag carry that early Motorcycle vocabulary into a piece we would wear with winter knitwear. Its exact production year has not been established.

How would you wear this brown Balenciaga in winter?

Build around texture: an oatmeal knit, dark wool trousers and suede boots will bring out the brown leather without competing with the tassels. For an evening in Cairo, try a black midi skirt and a fitted roll-neck under a long coat. Carry the bag beside your body so the front pocket and leather pulls remain visible.

What condition and accessories are included?

Sold Attire grades this Balenciaga Very Good, 8.5/10. The leather has natural creasing and the metal has an antiqued gold-tone finish; dust bag included. Keep the bag lightly supported when resting it, and separate the tassels from the zip before opening so the fine leather strips do not catch.

What are the proportions of this shoulder bag?

The source estimates a width of approximately 34.9 cm, height of 19.7 cm and depth of 10.8 cm, with a strap drop of about 27.9 cm. These reference measurements have not been independently checked on our stock. Use them to compare the shape with a bag you own; request an exact measurement or a private viewing before choosing it for a particular device.

Store the bag lightly filled in its dust bag, with the tassels resting loose rather than folded under the base. Keep leather away from radiators, direct sunlight and rain. Use a soft dry cloth for dust and consult a leather specialist before applying a conditioner to the aged finish.

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