The Balenciaga Motorcycle bag has found a new lease of life in just the last year thanks to the release of the Le Cagole. Bag to the stars since 2000, the original motorcycle bag, now known as the City bag, was on the arm of every Fashion Week attendee at the time including celebrities such as Kate Moss and the Olsen Twins. Anyone who was anyone was rocking this bag back in the Noughties!
A time when Y2K fashion is resurfacing is the perfect opportunity to bring out an old favourite. Creative Director Demna Gvasalia, who has been responsible for bringing back the oldies over the last few seasons, has taken the key features of the original motorcycle bag and released a smaller, curved version. The Le Cagole has all the beloved features of the original motorcycle bag – the flat metal studs, the tassels, the buckles and even the attached mirror – and fit them into a more modern and smooth-cornered shape for a sleeker look.
Somehow, the Balenciaga Le Cagole bag, is everywhere, but not in an ‘in-your-face’ way. Celebrities with the likes of Dua Lipa, Julia Fox and brand ambassadors Kim Kardashian and Bella Hadid, have all been seen in different variations of the luxury handbag.
Styles and Sizes
The Balenciaga Le Cagole comes in three different sizes – mini, XS and small / petit. It also comes in a bucket bag variation.
Each bag features a removable zipped pouch and a removable heart-shaped mirror for a retro vibe. The cotton lining features the iconic Balenciaga label.
The Mini shoulder bag measures 20.8x13x4.3cm, and is perfect for those in love with mini bags! This mini format features two straps – an adjustable leather strap that measures 103cm, and a chain strap for more formal occasions measuring 40cm.
The XS shoulder bag measures 25.9x16x6.9cm and has an adjustable shoulder strap that measures 46cm long. It also features a zip fastening and a removable zipped pouch to keep your belongings stored away safely. The bucket bag in XS measures 15×19.8×17.8cm, so is ideal if you want a bigger format at a reasonable price. The shoulder strap for this style measures 35cm and features a front pocket.
The Small/Petit shoulder bag measures 33x16x8.4cm, this roomier format also has a 46cm-long shoulder strap. There is a main zip and back pocket zip, along with a removable zipped pouch. The bucket bag in this same size measures 30×22.9x17cm and has a removable and adjustable strap that is 49.8cm long.
Colours and Fabrics
Balenciaga love to stand out from the crowd, and though you can find this style in Arena leather, it is also available in denim, embossed crocodile leather, metallic and studs – just take your pick! There are also a few versions with tassels for a western-inspired look.
The colours are also diverse, from metallic shades of gold and silver to bold neon shades of pink, green and blue, this truly is a statement bag that will turn heads. For those who are looking for more timeless shades, then the Le Cagole is also available in black and in white.
Balenciaga Le Cagole Prices
The Balenciaga Le Cagole’s price can vary according to its size, style, fabric and colourway. However, prices start at €1,300/£575/$850 for the Mini shoulder bag and go up to €5,500/£4,900/$7,000 for the XS shoulder bag with studs.
You can get your hands on the Le Cagole at Balenciaga.com or via eBay: