Balenciaga Carry Yote bag Shopping Bag Black Leather
By Balenciaga
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: Balenciaga carry tote bag shopping bag black leather Italy，There are cracks along the edges of the handle, and minor wear on the corners.
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Balenciaga Shopping Tote
Balenciaga, east west small shopper tote
By Balenciaga
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Balenciaga, east west small shopper tote in off white.
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Balenciaga Leopard Print Leather Mini Shopper Tote With Crossbody Strap
By Balenciaga
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Balenciaga Leopard Print Leather Mini Shopper Tote With Crossbody Strap is a bold and versatile accessory that effortlessly combines luxury with a wild, fashion-forward edge.
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
BALENCIAGA metallic silver leather 2019 MINI SHOPPING TOTE PHONE Case Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Balenciaga Mini Shopping Tote phone case is crafted in metallic silver leather.
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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Balenciaga Black Calfskin Medium Crush On You Double-Sided Shoulder Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: Balenciaga carry tote bag shopping bag black leather Italy，Minor wear on the corners.
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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
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Balenciaga Grey Patent Leather Small Cable Shopper Tote
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This alluring tote bag for women has been designed to assist you on any day. Convenient to carry and fashionably designed, the tote is cut with skill and sewn into a great shape. It ...
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2010s Tote Bags
Balenciaga Bazar Shopper White and Coral Lambskin Leather Tote Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: white and coral Material: Lambskin Leather Condition: Rank S Overall: Almost New, Not Used Surface: Good Corners: Good Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Good Hardware: Good Dim...
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2010s Italian Tote Bags
BALENCIAGA Bazar Shopper XS Tote Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Geneva, CH
Lovely and coloured tote bag featuring 'Arena' stripes, a top zip closure, an adjustable, removable shoulder strap, two top handles and a gold-tone embossed logo at the front. Year...
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2010s Italian Tote Bags
2018 Balenciaga Silver Aaj Bazar Shopper Tote
By Balenciaga
Located in Toronto, Ontario
If you’ve been looking for the perfect statement bag to add to your collection, this silver Balenciaga Aaj Bazar Shopper Tote is for you. Made out of an aluminum-esque, 100% leather,...
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2010s French Tote Bags
Balenciaga Denim Allover Large 2way Shopper Tote 1JBA107
By Balenciaga
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 671403-4760-R-002123 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 18 " Width: 6 " Height: 12 " Shoulder Handle Drop: 14" Handle Drop: 7 " OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITI...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Bazar Black Crocodile Leather Ladies Medium Shopper Tote Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga croc embossed leather tote bag. A timeless black hue and top handles, all very cleverly assembled to look the part of the bazar bags you see in the market. A zipper secure...
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2010s Italian Tote Bags
Balenciaga Olive Green Alligator Leather Small Cable Shopper, 2010s
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H 9.06 in W 11.03 in D 3.55 in
Balenciaga Olive Green Alligator Leather Small Cable Shopper, 2010s
By Balenciaga
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"BALENCIAGA Olive Green Alligator Leather Small Cable Shopper This BALENCIAGA Small Cable Shopper is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.
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2010s Italian Tote Bags
2014 Balenciaga Olive Green Alligator Leather Small Cable Shopper
By Balenciaga
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
BALENCIAGA Olive Green Alligator Leather Small Cable Shopper Reference: HB670 Serial Number: 363667 3217 G 531051 Age (Circa): 2014 Authenticity Details: Serial Stamp (Made in Italy...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags
2010 Balenciaga Olive Green Alligator Leather Small Cable Shopper
By Balenciaga
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
BALENCIAGA Olive Green Alligator Leather Small Cable Shopper Xupes Reference: HB670 Serial Number: 363667 3217 G 531051 Age (Circa): 2014 Authenticity Details: Serial Stamp (Made in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags
Balenciaga Black Leather Shopper Tote 1BAJ930
By Balenciaga
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: China Measurements: Length: 13.5" Width: 6" Height: 10" Handle drop: 4.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B) Signs of Wear: Exterior: stiff, dry cracking creases from sto...
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20th Century Top Handle Bags
Balenciaga Bazar Shopper Medium Size Black Leather Ladies Tote Bag 443097
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
Balenciaga’s black Bazar shopper M bag comes in a subtly distressed finish for the new season. It’s crafted in Italy from mid-shine naturally creased lamb leather, to a rectangular s...
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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather XXS, crafted from red leather, features dual tall handles and silver-tone hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather North South Neutral
By Balenciaga
Located in Irvine, CA
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather North South Neutral Condition Details: Creasing and wear on exterior, cracking on opening wax edges, scratches on hardware. 49932MSC Height 17", W...
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20th Century Tote Bags
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather East West
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather East West is the perfect companion on your daily excursions.
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather East West
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather East West is the perfect companion on your daily excursions.
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 6", Height 8", Width 7.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 19.5-22.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Shopping Tote Leather XXS Exterio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 8", Width 7.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Shopping Tote Leather XXS Exterior Mater...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 6", Height 10", Width 10", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 16-20" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Shopping Tote Leather Medium Exterior Material:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 6", Height 10.5", Width 10.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 16-20" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Shopping Tote Leather Medium Exterior Mater...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 6", Height 10.5", Width 10.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 16-20" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Shopping Tote Leather Medium Exterior Mater...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 8", Width 7.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Shopping Tote Leather XXS Exterior Mater...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 6", Height 10.5", Width 10.5", Depth 4" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Shopping Tote Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 6", Height 10.5", Width 10.5", Depth 4" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Shopping Tote Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 8", Width 7.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 18-24" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Shopping Tote Leather XXS Exterior M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 8", Width 7.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Shopping Tote Leather XXS Exterior Material: Leath...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 8", Width 7.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Shopping Tote Leather XXS Exterior Mater...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 8", Width 7.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Shopping Tote Leather XXS Exterior Mater...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 8", Width 7.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 20-22" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Shopping Tote Leather XXS Exterior Mate...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 8", Width 7.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 18-24" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Shopping Tote Leather XXS Exterior M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 8", Width 7.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Shopping Tote Leather XXS Exterior Mater...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 8", Width 7.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 19-22" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Shopping Tote Leather XXS Exterior Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 8", Width 7.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Shopping Tote Leather XXS Exterior Mater...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 8", Width 7.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 19-22" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Shopping Tote Leather XXS Exterior Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather XXS
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 6", Height 8", Width 7.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 17-23" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Shopping Tote Leather XXS Exterior Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather North South
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 17.5", Width 12.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 10" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Shopping Tote Leather North South Exterior ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather North South
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 17", Width 12.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 9" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Shopping Tote Leather North South Exterior Mate...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather East West
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 14", Height 17", Width 21", Depth 5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Shopping Tote Leather East West Exterior Material: Leather Exterior...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather North South
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 8.5", Height 17", Width 12.5", Depth 4" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Shopping Tote Leather North South Exterior Material: Leather Ext...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Shopping Tote Leather East West
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 17", Width 21", Depth 5", Strap Drop 14" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Shopping Tote Leather East West Exterior Material: Lea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Carry Shopper Tote Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Carry Shopper Tote Leather Medium, crafted in black leather, features dual flat leather handles, embossed Balenciaga logo and silver-tone hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Carry Shopper Tote Leather Large
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This Balenciaga Carry Shopper Tote Leather Large, crafted from black leather, features four flat leather handles (two long and two short) and silver-tone hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Cable Shopper Tote Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Cable Shopper Tote Leather Medium is a bag that's simple in shape but bold in color.
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Market Shopping Tote Nylon Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 13.5", Width 12", Depth 7.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Market Shopping Tote Nylon Medium Exterior Material: Nylon Exterio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Carry Shopper Tote Leather Large
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 6.5", Height 12.5", Width 15.5", Depth 8", Strap Drop 11.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Carry Shopper Tote Leather Large Exterior Mate...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Black Leather Cable Shopper Tote
By Balenciaga
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This shopper tote from the luxury fashion label, Balenciaga, is handy and the structure of the creation gives it a stylish edge.
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2010s Italian Tote Bags
Balenciaga Carry Shopper Tote Leather Large
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 6.5", Height 12.5", Width 19", Depth 8", Strap Drop 11.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Carry Shopper Tote Leather Large Exterior ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Horizontal Shopping Tote Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 12.5", Height 13.5", Width 17", Depth 5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Horizontal Shopping Tote Leather Medium Exterior Material:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Maillon Shopping Tote Leather Large
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Balenciaga Maillon Shopping Tote Leather Large is a perfect companion for special occasions.
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Horizontal Shopping Tote Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 12", Height 13.5", Width 17", Depth 5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Horizontal Shopping Tote Leather Medium Exterior Material: L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Carry Shopper Tote Nylon Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 6.5", Height 15", Width 17", Depth 9", Strap Drop 12" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Carry Shopper Tote Nylon Medium Exterior Mater...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Cable Shopper Tote Patent Large
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 14", Width 16", Depth 4.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Cable Shopper Tote Patent Large Exterior Material: Patent Leat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Carry Shopper Tote Leather Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 14", Width 17", Depth 9", Strap Drop 12" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Carry Shopper Tote Leather Medium Exterior Mater...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Carry Shopper Tote Nylon Medium
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 6.5", Height 15", Width 17", Depth 9", Strap Drop 12" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Carry Shopper Tote Nylon Medium Exterior Mater...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Cable Shopper Tote Patent Large
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 14", Width 16", Depth 4.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Cable Shopper Tote Patent Large Exterior Material: Patent Leat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Carry Shopper Tote Leather Large
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 13.5", Width 15", Depth 14", Strap Drop 13" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Carry Shopper Tote Leather Large Exterior Mat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Cable Shopper Tote Leather Small
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 9", Width 11", Depth 3.5" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Cable Shopper Tote Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Balenciaga Carry Shopper Tote Leather Large
By Balenciaga
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 14", Width 15", Depth 8", Strap Drop 13" Designer: Balenciaga Model: Carry Shopper Tote Leather Large Exterior Materi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
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Balenciaga Shopping Tote For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact vintage or contemporary balenciaga shopping tote you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Blue, Gray, Beige and more in stock now. Finding a balenciaga shopping tote for sale for women should be easy, but there are 63 pieces available to browse for men as well.
How Much is a Balenciaga Shopping Tote?
The price for a balenciaga shopping tote starts at $350 and tops out at $7,416, and on average, selling for $894.
Balenciaga for sale on 1stDibs
Starting as a modest boutique, Balenciaga evolved to transform the landscape of women’s fashion with shapes and contours during the middle of the 20th century that were nothing less than groundbreaking. Today, the brand is as venturesome as ever and is well known for its shoes, handbags, sneakers, streetwear and other clothing and accessories.
Though he was born in the quiet fishing village of Getaria in Spain’s Basque region, Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895–1972) was destined to reshape modern fashion. As a child, he worked alongside his seamstress mother. Showing immense talent, he earned commissions as a teenager from local patron Marquesa de Casa Torres, who paid for his tailoring education in Madrid. In 1917, he established his first haute couture house — named Eisa, for his mother — in the trendy resort town San Sebastián. He soon followed it with boutiques in Madrid and Barcelona, drawing such clientele as the Spanish royal family.
When the Spanish Civil War put a hold on his prospects in Spain, the designer moved to Paris, opening a house on Avenue Georges V in 1937. There, Balenciaga rubbed elbows with fashion greats like Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli and quickly won over clients like Gloria Guinness, Pauline de Rothschild and Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor.
As a couturier, Balenciaga drew from his Spanish heritage for ideas, riffing on everything from matador costumes and flamenco dresses to the paintings of Diego Velázquez, whose portraits of Spanish princesses famously inspired Balenciaga’s Infanta gown.
An expert tailor, he experimented with sculptural silhouettes that didn’t follow the body. Some of his notable designs include the 1953 balloon jacket, and from 1957, the cocoon coat, the baby-doll dress and the sack dress, which he popularized with his good friend designer Hubert de Givenchy. All of these could be considered not just the masterpieces of haute couture, but also objets d’art in their own right, leading to Balenciaga’s nickname, “The Master.”
Balenciaga continued designing until 1968, when he retired after three decades of influential work and his fashion house went dormant. The rights to Balenciaga were acquired by Jacques Bogart S.A. in 1986. Under designer Michel Goma, who focused on ready-to-wear, the brand experienced a resurgence, with his first collection introduced in 1987.
The brand returned to high fashion with the arrival of designer Josephus Thimister in 1992. It has since been led by a series of creative directors who have paid homage to Balenciaga’s iconic designs, including Nicolas Ghesquière, Alexander Wang and, most recently, Demna Gvasalia. In 2011, a museum celebrating Balenciaga’s legacy opened in his hometown in Spain, commemorating where it all began.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Balenciaga crossbody bags, tote bags, day dresses, shirts and more.
Finding the Right Tote-bags for You
From classic medium-sized Louis Vuitton leather tote bags to authentic cube-like Loewe shoulder bags woven in raffia, the large selection of vintage and designer tote bags on 1stDibs offers something for special occasions as well as everyday needs.
Although part of a modern look, tote bags have been roomy and versatile accessories since at least 1944, with the launch of L.L.Bean’s “ice bag.” The Maine retailer, then largely known for rugged field coats and hunting shoes, had introduced a big, durable canvas bag that was initially intended to carry firewood or ice. In those days, to keep produce and other foods cool in refrigerators, consumers had to regularly replace the blocks of ice that were doing all the work in their bulky appliances. There was no better bag to help haul big blocks of ice from the trunk of your car to your front door and, subsequently, to your kitchen.
Years later, during the 1960s, L.L.Bean’s Boat and Tote was introduced as an overhauled structured canvas version of the ice bag. Tested to lug up to 500 pounds, the Boat and Tote became a best seller. Also during the 1960s, American designer Bonnie Cashin created the Cashin Carry for Coach. Cashin was Coach’s first lead designer, and she liked leather, large pockets and earth tones. Her modern interpretation of the tote bag introduced a touch of elegance to this increasingly ubiquitous accessory.
In the subsequent decades, more brands debuted their own iterations of the tote bag, from Tory Burch’s Perry leather tote bag to Goyard’s luxurious Saint Louis.
Pay tribute to this long and interesting history of a well-loved accessory by browsing the vintage and designer tote bags on 1stDibs.
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