Let’s be real, Balenciaga, even the newer stuff, has this, like, edgy, I-know-something-you-don’t kinda vibe. But the vintage ones? Oh man. They’re next level. You can find them on The RealReal, 1stDibs… even, like, some random vintage shop in Spain apparently (shout out to AltairVintage!). And honestly, digging through those sites? That’s half the fun.
Why vintage, though? Good question. I mean, new Balenciaga wallets are, like, *expensive*. And let’s be honest, who wants to pay full price when you can snag something cooler, with a story, for a fraction of the cost? Plus, I feel like the older designs, the ones from, I dunno, maybe the early 2000s or even earlier, are just…more *Balenciaga*. You know? Like, before they started doing, um, whatever it is they’re doing now. I mean, some of the new stuff is alright, but give me a beat-up motorcycle wallet any day.
Speaking of beat-up, that’s part of the charm, right? A little wear and tear just proves it’s been *places*. It’s lived a life! It’s probably held some serious cash (or, you know, maybe just some crumpled up receipts and a loyalty card to that one coffee shop that closed down years ago). But still! It’s got character.
Plus, and this is just me, I think the leather back then was just…better? Maybe I’m imagining it. Maybe it’s just the *idea* of vintage leather that gets me going. But it feels richer, more supple, like it’s absorbing all the good vibes from the past. Or something.
And the colors! You see a lot of black and gray, obviously. Can’t go wrong with those classics. But then you find these pops of color, these weird, muted greens and faded reds… Ugh. To die for. Seriously.
