Balenciaga's Trash Pouch Will Cost You US$1,790

Is this the most expensive garbage bag aka trash bag? Behold the new Balenciaga's Trash Pouch that Will Cost You US$1,790. This is fashion, right?

May I present the world's most expensive "garbage bag" to you? Behold Balenciaga's Trash Pouch that will cost you a whopping US$1,790. This extravagant "trash pouch" has certainly turned lots of heads. Then again, anything touched by Balenciaga will turn into something very fashionable, especially during a fashion show such as Denma's Winter Show.

Balenciaga's Trash Pouch Will Cost You US$1,790

Demna's Winter 2022 show lifted Balenciaga above the glitterati of fashion week as it paid homage to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine with a poem by the Creative Director and by offering showgoers a unique Balenciaga T-shirt centred on the colours of the Ukrainian flag. Similarly, the show itself was a powerful and immersive experience, as models were subjected to freezing conditions inside a snow machine that was protected by glass, separating the guests from the models while visually expressing how it felt for Demna to flee his native Georgia, and how families in Ukraine are currently fleeing the war. In addition to the snowfall and the broken Apple iPhone 6 invitation, several fashion moments caused the world to pause, such as Balenciaga's Trash Pouch.

The Most Expensive Garbage Bag?

Demna Gvasalia told WWD, "I couldn't pass up the chance to create the world's most costly garbage bag since who doesn't enjoy a fashion scandal?" In fact, the designer has done just that, as this exquisite accessory is based on a disposable trash bag, except it is crafted from soft calfskin leather. Yes! So it is not your ordinary trash bag, ok? Then again, it is not the first time such a fashion accessory has been made into the runway. Vaquera has released a puffy shell mini dress, and Lanvin SS14 featured models clutching onto trash bag-like pouches.

Trash Bag As Fashion Is Not New

However, Balenciaga's interpretation is undoubtedly the most tactful to date. Calfskin is the main material to craft everything: from the drawstrings to its lining. 4 different colourways of Balenciaga's Trash Pouch will be available. You can choose from (1) Red and White, (2) Black and Blue, (3) Black and Yellow and just plain Black.

4 Different Colours of Balenciaga Trash Pouch

A fine coating has been applied to give the accessory an irregular sheen, resembling the glossy black bags used to line trash cans, while modest branding has been imprinted on the front. The Balenciaga Trash Pouch is available online in Balenciaga boutiques for US$1,790 (RM7,999). Are you ready to invest in such an exorbitant trash bag? For more information, head over to Balenciaga's official website.