Originally named the Lariat or the Motorcycle, Balenciaga’s former creative director Nicolas Ghesquière introduced the City bag design in 2001. Stakeholders weren’t convinced the bag — known for its ...

Balenciaga Le City Medium Textured-Leather Tote In classic black leather, the edgy design felt at odds with Gerber's cheerful red ensemble. She styled it with a cropped cardigan and loose-fit silk ...

in classic Starbucks-run shots (a pop culture symbol of the time period) and at festivals from Glastonbury to Coachella. More recently, searches for the original Balenciaga City bag have soared ...