It’s just the beginning of 2026 and the market has spoken: the original Ghesquière-era City bag is becoming the ultimate investment. Fueled by a viral TikTok renaissance, search volume for the silhouette has surged by 231%, sending demand to record highs even as Balenciaga’s new retail price hikes set a staggering new floor.
The IT girl vintage collector isn’t looking for brand-new; they’re hunting for the original Chevre (goatskin) or buttery Agneau (lambskin) leather of the early 2000s. It’s a hunt for that inimitable “puddle” slouch and the authentic, lived-in patina that a reissue simply cannot replicate. In the new landscape of luxury, character is the highest currency. 📈👜
What are your thoughts, team vintage or team Le city? 👀
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