{"product_id":"balenciaga-le-city-black","title":"Balenciaga Le City — Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Archive \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn icon of the early-2000s handbag era, the \u003cstrong\u003eBalenciaga Le City\u003c\/strong\u003e became synonymous with the effortless, undone luxury that defined Nicolas Ghesquière’s years at the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2012 example is crafted in \u003cstrong\u003eblack distressed leather\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the soft, broken-in texture and slouch that collectors love about the original-era City bags. Signature details include the whipstitched top handles, elongated leather tassels, front zip pocket, buckle detailing, aged-tone hardware and removable shoulder strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike bags designed to remain rigid and pristine, the City was meant to soften with wear. The creasing, texture and relaxed structure are part of what gives these earlier bags their unmistakable character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original leather-framed mirror and \u003cstrong\u003eBalenciaga dust bag\u003c\/strong\u003e are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors Notes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balenciaga\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Le City\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distressed Leather\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged\/Dark-Tone Hardware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top Zip\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double Top Handles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShoulder Strap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removable\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Entrupy Verified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balenciaga Dust Bag \u0026amp; Original Leather-Framed Mirror\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 9.5\"\u003cbr\u003eLength: 14.9\"\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 5\"\u003cbr\u003eShoulder Strap Drop: 8.6\"\u003cbr\u003eTop Handle Drop: 4.15\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2012 Le City presents in \u003cstrong\u003every good pre-owned condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with the wonderfully relaxed character expected from this style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black leather remains rich and supple with visible natural grain, creasing and wrinkling throughout. The body has developed the signature slouch associated with the original City silhouette. Close inspection shows surface wear and areas of variation in the leather consistent with age and previous use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe corners and piping show light rubbing and wear. The handles remain intact with visible wear and softening to the leather and whipstitched detailing. Hardware displays an aged patina consistent with the aesthetic of the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long leather tassels remain present, as does the removable shoulder strap and original mirror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition: Very Good Pre-Owned Condition — 8.7\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurators Perspective \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe City is one of those bags where \u003cstrong\u003eperfect isn't necessarily better\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePart of what made the original Balenciaga City so desirable was exactly what you see here: thin, beautifully distressed leather that softens, wrinkles and develops personality instead of remaining structured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that matters right now because the City has moved beyond simply being a nostalgic Y2K bag. It has become a recognizable piece of modern fashion history, particularly as collectors have returned to the original-era versions rather than only looking at newer interpretations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e2012 black City\u003c\/strong\u003e is especially easy to understand from a collector and wardrobe perspective. Black is timeless, the size is exceptionally wearable, and the aged hardware and long tassels give you the unmistakable look people associate with the original Balenciaga City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not the bag I would buy if I wanted pristine, untouched leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's the bag I would buy because I want the slouch, the wear and the attitude that made the City iconic in the first place.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Balenciaga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49190533431552,"sku":null,"price":1769.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/3767\/7312\/files\/IMG_3772_8de2eded-3de1-478d-ac87-58ea196ead50.jpg?v=1786847420","url":"https:\/\/thestilstyle.com\/products\/balenciaga-le-city-black","provider":"thestilstyle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}