{"product_id":"balenciaga-2008-classic-first-motorcycle-bag-brown-lambskin","title":"Balenciaga Classic First Motorcycle Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most recognizable silhouettes from \u003cstrong\u003eNicolas Ghesquière-era Balenciaga\u003c\/strong\u003e: the compact First, the smaller sister to the iconic City bag. Your measurements—13\" wide × 7\" high × 2.5\" deep—align with documented First examples, including another vintage example measuring 13\" × 7.5\" × 2.5\". \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in Balenciaga's famously soft, distressed lambskin, this 2008 example has everything collectors look for in the original Motorcycle family: elongated leather zipper tassels, aged hardware, buckled corner details, exterior zip pocket, whipstitched top handles, detachable shoulder strap and the original leather-framed mirror. The leather's naturally crinkled, broken-in character is a defining part of these early Balenciaga bags rather than something meant to look pristine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors Notes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balenciaga\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic First Motorcycle Bag\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\/Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2008 \/ Nicolas Ghesquière Era\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distressed lambskin leather\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged brass-tone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top zip with leather tassel pulls\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Drop:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap Drop:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Entrupy Verified\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detachable shoulder strap, leather-framed mirror and Balenciaga dust bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition 8\/10 the beautifully broken-in character associated with early Balenciaga Motorcycle leather. The lambskin shows overall creasing, surface variation, fine scratching and areas of rubbing and color variation throughout. More concentrated wear is visible along the handles, piping, corners and lower edges, with some lighter areas of finish wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handles show darkening and patina from use, while the hardware has developed an aged finish with surface wear. The leather remains supple and the bag has developed the relaxed, slouchy structure collectors often associate with well-loved early Balenciaga. The long leather tassels, detachable strap and mirror are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurators Perspective \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the kind of Balenciaga that is benefiting from the return to \u003cstrong\u003earchival Y2K and early Motorcycle bags\u003c\/strong\u003e. The First gives you the same Ghesquière-era attitude as the City in a smaller, more wearable 13-inch silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd I would \u003cstrong\u003enot try to make this bag look new\u003c\/strong\u003e. The aged brown lambskin, long tassels, worn-in handles and oxidized hardware are part of its appeal. A pristine-looking version almost misses what made these bags so cool in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fact that yours still has the \u003cstrong\u003estrap, mirror and dust bag\u003c\/strong\u003e strengthens the package considerably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balenciaga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49694799003904,"sku":null,"price":1789.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/3767\/7312\/files\/balenciaga-classic-first-motorcycle-bag-the-stilstyle.jpg?v=1789066506","url":"https:\/\/thestilstyle.com\/products\/balenciaga-2008-classic-first-motorcycle-bag-brown-lambskin","provider":"thestilstyle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}