$1,800 Balenciaga’s new collection of Lay’s handbags

Asal Taheri

The new Balenciaga handbags mimic the looks and texture of potato chip bags, selling for $1,800.

High-end fashion brand Balenciaga recently released a new line of handbags that have the look and feel of Lay’s potato chip bags. These leather clutches are designed to mimic the shiny, crumpled feel of a Lay’s potato chip bag with a high gloss finish and wrinkled effects. While $4 buys you a real bag of chips, the cost of these high-end accessories ranges from $1,500 to $1,800.

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Unlike regular Lay’s potato chip bags, the bags are made of “flexible material” and have a zipper at the top. The design is meant to mimic the look and feel of a Lay’s chip bag, but the material used to make it is high-quality leather, not plastic or foil like a regular chip bag.

This Balenciaga chip bag purse reflects the brand’s distinguished look and continues its reputation for outrageous, never-before-seen creations. The House of Balenciaga has made a name for itself by pushing the boundaries of taste and fashion sense. This potato chip bag purse is part of a collection of eccentric designs that includes distressed sneakers, trash bag clutches, and credit card earrings.

The Chip Bag Purse is a nod to the personal style of Balenciaga’s creative director, Demna. Demna Gvasalia is a renowned Georgian fashion designer known for his unconventional and edgy visionary creations. Not only is the design a departure from the traditional style of luxury handbags, but it is also a testament to Demna’s lighthearted and ironic approach to fashion. The shiny finish and crumpled look of the bag is reminiscent of a chip bag, in keeping with Balenciaga’s bold use of unorthodox materials and textures in its creations.

At the 2024 Met Gala, actor Michael Shannon carried Balenciaga’s potato chip bag handbag. Wearing a black Balenciaga double-breasted tuxedo, Shannon complemented the look with the acclaimed “Cheese and Onion” flavored potato chip bag clutch. The unlikely accessory caught the eye of many at the event.

Michael Shannon carried Balenciaga's

Watch Michael Shannon at the Met Gala 2024 with the potato chip bag clutch:

https://youtube.com/shorts/K5mH24mvd1U?si=7CCKGzJ7wrpdAwsk

 

Moreover, the juxtaposition of familiar design with sumptuous materiality and practical features makes these bags a choice accessory that is sure to turn heads and spark conversation. Whether as a statement piece or a functional storage solution, Lay’s leather chip bags offer an unprecedented and refreshing twist on traditional fashion designs.

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  • $1,800 Balenciaga’s new collection of Lay’s handbags shows how innovative and strange fashion can be these days. it is very intriguing to know about some choices designers make in this field.

  • Avatar REZA TAEB says:
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    Balenciaga continues to lead the fashion industry with its innovative approach. Their latest handbag designs are a perfect blend of modernity and sophistication.

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