Balenciaga breaks with tradition with this Whistle Handbag. The label's typical bold hardware and long tassels are gone, replaced with luxury leathers and a slouchy barrel shape.

The name comes from the shiny engraved whistle which hangs from the bag. Unlike so many gimmicks, this small whistle is endearing rather than obnoxious. ...

Balenciaga has wooed starlets like Nicole Richie and Lindsay Lohan with its contemporary handbags. Their purses are casual, yet always embody uptown chic. But the brand takes things down a notch with its Arena Giant Rope Duffel Bag.

The glazed electric blue leather is every inch as sophisticated as we'd expect from ...

Nothing's as slick and stylish as patent-shine lizard leather. Balenciaga has managed to make it even chicer with shiny silver studded plate hardware on the front of their Brilliant Pouchette Bague.

Horizontal seams and a thin vertical strap flap add to the geometric look of the bag, which is modern and fresh.

Even the ...

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Sarah Michelle Gellar has a fantastic eye for designer bags. She was recently spotted at an airport with her charming husband sporting one of the most fantastic handbags ever made. Of course I'm referring to the Balenciaga Work bag.

This fabulous carry-all ...

Balenciaga is killing me with all the fabulous purses they are selling, and I'm not referring to the classic "Motorcycle" bags (although those are always fabulous).

Last week I wrote about the Lune Clutch, and now I'm ready to introduce you to my next  purchase (hopefully) - the ...

Charlotte Gainsbourg has made a dazzling appearance in Balenciaga's Fall 2008 ad campaign.

The French singer and actress has the perfect pedigree for the role. She’s the daughter of Hermes muse Jane Birkin, and the best friend of Balenciaga designer Nicolas Ghesquière. But as this beautiful photo shows, Charlotte’s clearly become ...

The right handbag can dress up any outfit. Just ask Nicky Hilton! Paris' little sister was snapped at The Grove restaurant in Los Angeles today with two great accessories. She's got her man of the moment, David Katzenberg and one of her favorite purses, the Balenciaga Motorcycle handbag. Who could ask for anything more?

Nicky played it cool ...

I must admit, I was growing a little tired of Balenciaga bags. They may be the purse of choice of modern style icons like Nicole Richie and Mary-Kate Olsen, but they seem to all look the same! Is there really any difference between the Weekender, the City, the Work, or the Motorcycle bag? ...

It's easy to add a little luxury to your wardrobe with this beautiful Balenciaga Matelasse Bag.

The Matelasse is made from chevre, a sumptuous and strong goat skin which has been specially treated to make it extra soft. Most quilted bags are simply stitched, but look a little closer. This handbag's quilting worked with the ...

Leave the nine-to-five far behind with this ultra modern Balenciaga Weekender handbag. Its fans include fashion gurus like Kate Moss and Nicole Ritchie, and it'll make you feel like an A-lister too.

This beautiful bag screams quality, from its whipstitched handles to burnished metal buckle details. Round shiny studs and vibrant colors add a ...

Step out with confidence with the Balenciaga City bag. They're favorites of style gurus like Nicole Richie and Mary-Kate Olsen, and it's not hard to see why. They're lightweight, spacious, and gorgeous to boot!

The floral bags are made of patterned aniline material trimmed in black lambskin leather. The bold flower print creates a feminine ...

Style gurus like Nicole Richie, Cameron Diaz, and Christina Aguilera are nuts about Balenciaga bags, and it's not hard to see why. They have that hotter than hot slouchy shape, and there's plenty of room inside for everything a girl needs.

This delicious number is made from soft caramel pony hair, set off by a ...