Balenciaga launches Le City anniversary celebrations in Paris
Balenciaga begins its twenty-fifth anniversary for the Le City bag with a special event at 10 Avenue George V in Paris starting tomorrow.
Global activations and new collaborations
The brand will host Le City House in Paris for nine days before moving to New York, Tokyo, Shanghai, Beijing, and Seoul later this year. This celebration introduces a major collaboration with artist Damien Hirst known as DAMIENCIAGA. The limited edition capsule transfers his famous works onto the characteristic Arena leather of the bag.
Historic location hosts modern display
Visitors enter at the historic address where Cristobal established his atelier and recently sold Demna's Couture. A prototype from 2001 sits in a see-through cube above a bench painted glossy blue inside the space. The floor-to-ceiling display features bags in vivid shades like Maldives Green and Ultra Violet alongside tweed panels.
Celebrity closets and custom workshops
Closets showcase bags belonging to collectors such as Nicole Ritchie, Hugo Ekitike, Clémence Poésy, and Isabelle Huppert with daily items. A second room functions like a leather workshop where artisans personalize bags by replacing lacing or adding custom charms. Guests can also make appointments to have old bags assessed for extra refresh services.
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