Balenciaga’s Le Cagole: The It Bag of 2022
You have seen it, we’ve seen it, and Kim Kardashian has definitely seen it. Only a few short months after its release date, Balenciaga’s new Le Cagole bag is argued by many to be the ‘It bag’ of 2022. With a new take on the classic motorcycle bag that Nicholas Ghesquière brought to life back in 2001, Balenciaga reinvents timelessness by way of accessory, under the microscope of sustainable production protocols.
With the price situated at $2,100, the detailing of the bag consists of Arena Lambskin and aged silver hardware, serving as a nod to the Y2K era of fashion—a reference of style that to this day shows no intention of fading. To find out more about the production process, as well as how to style this high-end luxury bag with pieces you already have in your closet, keep reading.
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Balenciaga is a fashion house that does not take the subject of sustainability lightly. Their production process stays within the lines of reducing their environmental footprint while also keeping in mind the social issues that they hold in high regard.
To the Creative Director of the brand, Demna Gvasalia, and the rest of the team at Balenciaga, dedication is the practice of what they believe in. Their belief is producing high-quality merchandise, backed by an ethical mode of production, with the intention of making the buyer (possibly you ) feel their best. With this in mind, and if you decide on the Le Cagole as your next investment purchase, this is what you should do.
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So, you are set on a color, and you decide to go ahead and make that purchase—now what? Start by building your outfit around the bag. In other words, you should style it with contrasting colors, and you can do so by color blocking your outfit.
For example, if you selected the green Le Cagole, pair it with a grey-toned outfit, such as grey pants and grey turtleneck, and silver hardware. If you selected the black Le Cagole, go for pastels or bold and bright tones. These are just the base-level ideas that should serve as a starting point. You can also take this bag to the next level, by having your outfit and bag complement one another.
If you want the color of your bag to match the color of your outfit, reserve one of your garments for a different color. For example, if you chose the pink Le Cagole, you can pair it with a pink skirt, white shoes, and a white top, or vice versa. Finish it off with either gold or silver hardware.
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If you need any more convincing that the Balenciaga Le Cagole is the must-have bag to have for 2022, then you probably have not seen the new Balenciaga campaign, featuring a new face for the brand, who is none other than Kim Kardashian. Now as many of us already know, trends tend to come and go- so if you do not think buying the Le Cagole should be at the top of your list, even with the celebrity inspiration provided—that is more than ok.
Whether you choose this bag as your next high fashion purchase or decide to pass, the decision is entirely yours. Now you know that in the decision to purchase your Le Cagole, you will be wearing an accessory that has been crafted in consideration of the earth, and in consideration of humanity. Balenciaga passes their torch of creative liberation to you, as the Le Cagole comes to life the second you step out in it!
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