Take a Look at Authentic Balenciaga Handbags - Expensive But Worth the Price 

The Allure of the Balenciaga Genuine Handbag

If I could own just one expensive designer purse, I think I would want it to be a Balenciaga bag. Baleciaga handbags are the Rolls Royce of couture bags, chic classics that are coveted by all handbag lovers everywhere. The only question is, which Balenciaga bag would I want to have? It’s difficult to narrow it down.

Style in Fashion Designer Bags

Balenciaga makes an array of fabulous bags in a variety of styles and materials. Each bag design usually comes in an assortment of colors. The styles haven’t changed much over the years, which is kind of what makes Balenciaga handbags so much fun.

Design changes are subtle, and only the most attentive devotee of the brand might even notice the little details that differentiate one year’s bag from another’s. If you really adore fine construction and careful design, not to mention high-quality, elegant leather – then maybe Balenciaga handbags are for you. I know they’re my personal favorite.

Buy the Bag or Purse You Want

So now comes the question of which style of bag to purchase. Remember, in this fantasy I’m wealthy enough to afford to spend thousands of dollars on my new Balenciaga bag, but I’m only wealthy enough to do it once! So I have to choose carefully among the many available options in Balenciaga handbags.

Ohhhhhh... The Lariat

The obvious choice would be the classic Lariat bag, famously worn by pretty much every female celebrity on Earth, from Kate Moss to Nicole Richie. The Lariat bag is constructed from soft leather. It has great silver motorcycle-inspired hardware.

It’s just a gorgeous, elegant, stylish bag – and large enough to hold a lot of stuff too. The black version would be versatile and yet refined. It would match any outfit. Then again, the Lariat also comes in other hues. A bright blue or red would be distinct, letting my own Lariat stand out from the crowd. Whichever color I choose, if I settle on the Lariat I am getting the absolute pinnacle of Balenciaga handbags.

A Clutch Purse for Something to Hold On To

On the other hand, maybe a clutch would be a more practical and aesthetically pleasing choice. Balenciaga makes some delightful clutches, like the giant envelope clutch, a stunner in brightly dyed shades of fine leather adorned with giant gold or silver hardware.

The Lune clutch is also a graceful and chic option, in bicolored leather. It has a more geometric quality to the design. These striking handbags automatically communicate the wearer’s high style and bag savvy.

Tube for the "Inner" Self Croc

Still, I could go even smaller, and favor art over function. If I did that, I’d simply have to own the clutch “Tube.” This purse is more of a wristlet than a clutch, and I doubt it could hold much beyond maybe a lipstick and a credit card. But boy, is it a stunning thing to look at!

Made from laser-treated crocodile skin, it glows with an otherworldly iridescence, like mother-of-pearl. It’s decorated with blue-green polished agate. This bag is truly the work of art among Balenciaga handbags. Maybe if I’m going to spend so much on a purse, I might as well throw functionality out the window and get something I can simply sit down and admire.

A Bit of Balenciaga History and Shopping Tips

Spanish fashion house Balenciaga was founded in 1914 and for nearly a hundred years has produced some of the most high-quality women's clothing ever sold in this world. One of the house’s most iconic products is the line of Balenciaga handbags – high-end luxury carryalls in a variety of sizes and shapes.

Endurance

If you are carrying around some extra money and don’t know what to put it in, a Balenciaga handbag may well be a wise investment – not only are they the height of style, but they also tend to appreciate in value as the years go by. The classical motorcycle-inspired styling makes these bags fine companions for just about any outfit.

This guide will describe the essential attributes of the significant bags available, so you can make an informed decision on the purse purchase of your dreams.

Stylish and Luxurious

The First bag, also known as the Small, Classique, Le Dix or Lariat, is the most compact of the Balenciaga handbags. Measuring a little over a foot wide, the bag is a flat shape, with an eighteen-inch shoulder strap. This is the only Balenciaga bag that you’re likely to bring home for under a thousand bucks.

The City bag is the "medium" Balenciaga – spacious and comfortable, it’s a great choice for outings into New York. The shoulder strap is also longer than the First, making it more comfortable for transporting larger loads.

Speak Softly but Carry a Big Handbag

The largest Balenciaga handbag in the original series is the "Work" bag (also known as the “Office” in some locations). At a foot and a half long, it can contain all of the important workaday documents that you need to transport, and clocking in at around $1275.00, it’s the best way to transport your TPS reports in style.

The Practical Side of Balenciaga Handbags

Beyond the initial outlay of handbags, there are a few other Balenciaga designs that are used for more specific purposes. The Purse style is exactly as described – a slightly larger but thinner variant of the City bag that is designed to be used as a woman’s everyday companion.

The Weekender (also known as the Voyage) is the largest of the Balenciaga handbags, almost two feet long, and is designed for light packing on summer trips to the Hamptons.

Remember Skinny Supermodel Twiggy? She's Now a Brand New Bag

But the most iconic of the Balenciaga handbags is the famed "Twiggy," named after the paper-thin British model who revolutionized the fashion world in the 1960s. With a cute barrel shape and made from the softest colored leather, this bag has been toted by fashion-forward stars like Sarah Jessica Parker. Now, Balenciaga purses and bags won't convert you into a fashion mogul but you are on your way to being in style.