Balenciaga embraces its feminine side with this Floral Papier Leather Tote.
It’s very unusual to see Balenciaga releasing a bag so girly. Ordinarily the label celebrates biker chic with dark leathers and chunky hardware. Its favorite leather is still there, but with all those pink roses covering it’s barely recognizable! There’s a little hardware too, but it’s pared back to create a delicate, feminine finish.
The Floral Papier Leather Tote is roomy, but it’s lacking the functional features such a large space really needs. There’s only one interior pocket and another on the outside. It’s a start, but not enough to keep such a large space organized. And without a closure on the top, the pockets are the only secure places for our precious cargo. The base isn’t flat either, so items are likely to spill once it’s set down. The straps are also disappointing. While they’re long enough for easy carrying, such skinny handles will dig into our skin when the tote is full.
Frankly I think we deserve better for our $1725. That’s a lot to spend on a bag whose beauty is only skin deep.
More Features of This Balenciaga Rose Tote
- Aged brass hardware
- Removable handing leather-frame hand mirror
- Measures 12.5 x 15.5 x 6 inches
- Made in Italy
