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. It makes me think I could instantly alert passersby the moment I was threatened in a dark alley, or perhaps be a sexy police officer ready to halt a crime in progress!
The Whistle comes in a range of fabrics, from this luxury combination of lambskin with exotic trim, a lush goatskin, or the more casual (and less expensive) canvas variety. Unzip the top to reveal a generous lined interior. The shape reminds me of a gym bag, and there’s probably the space to use it for just that. I just couldn’t put my stinky trainers in anything so luxurious! I only wish there were the organizational features to match. A lone zippered pocket just isn’t enough to keep such a large space in order.
A favorite with celebs like Katie Holmes, the Whistle bag is something a little different from Balenciaga.
More Features of This Balenciaga Lambskin and Ostrich Bag
- Top zip and hook lock closure
- A hanging mirror
- Double rolled handles
- Measures 12.5 x 8 x 5.5 inches
- Made in Italy
You may also be interested in:
- More Balenciaga bags on BagBunch
- The Liz Claiborne Jet Setter bag, a great alternative to this barrel shaped bag.
