Balenciaga has released a lot of weird products, but here we have gathered the absolute strangest of them all, those bizarre, head-turning items that made the internet pause, squint, and ask, “Is this real?” From fashion experiments that look like they came from a dystopian thrift store to high-fashion takes on everyday objects, these are the pieces that truly pushed the boundaries of what luxury fashion can be.
The Towel Skirt
The Balenciaga towel skirt takes a simple bathroom essential and turns it into a fashion statement. Made from soft cotton, it’s designed to look exactly like a towel wrapped around the waist, but with hidden buttons and an internal belt to hold it securely in place. Finished with a subtle embroidered logo, it blends everyday comfort with high-fashion in an ironic way that even the most ordinary item can be transformed into luxury.
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Silver Chevalier Knight Boots
In 2021 Balenciaga released these medieval looking boots. Designed to look like sleek, sculpted armor, they feature a sharp silhouette and a metallic-like finish that stands out without the weight of real metal. Part futuristic, part knight-inspired, they turn any outfit into a dramatic statement piece.
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The Paris sneakers
You might think ‘What have these shoes been through?’, but they actually come like this. The Paris sneakers were made to look like they have been through 30 years of everyday wear.
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The chips bag
This bag is not actually a plastic bag of chips but actually a real bag made out of leather. People have mixed feelings about the bag, some say that it is ‘fashion mockery’ and other say that it is ‘a piece of art’ because this bag was inspired by the creative director of balenciaga that was spotted walking around with a bag of chips.
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The Gaffer Bangle
This roll of tape is actually made to wear as a bracelet.
The Balenciaga Gaffer Bangle (Tape Bracelet) was first shown during Paris Fashion Week as part of Balenciaga’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection. This item is made out of pvc plastic so it is also really light and less heavy than an actual roll of tape.
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The Trashbag Pouch
Balenciaga’s Trash Pouch turns an a garbage bag, an item that you use everyday into a luxury item, crafted from glossy leather with a drawstring closure and subtle branding. This bag is released in bold colors. The bag has made people question their opinion, some praise it as playful and a joke on fashion, while others see it as absurd and overpriced.
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