Get Ready, Fashion People—Balenciaga's First 2026 Bags Just Dropped (Re: Gorgeous)
Ahem, Jonathan Bailey carried one.
Pierpaolo Piccioli's Balenciaga debut during the spring/summer 2026 collections emerged as a definitive standout (unsurprisingly, with Piccioli's talent and brilliance). Paying homage to Cristobal Balenciaga's innovation and touching on house codes from predecessors, Piccioli's Balenciaga made a return to modern elegance, with nods to the streetwear and futurism that the house has also been known for. Balenciaga is also widely known for churning out It bags (ahem, the forever-iconic City bag and recent Rodeo style). And two of the most coveted styles from the spring/summer 2026 runway show officially dropped.
Introducing the Bolero and Le 7 bags. With their distinct styles, these two bags are sure to be favorites among the fashion crowd. Celebs have already been seen carrying these two styles, including Jonathan Bailey with the Le 7 in a Balenciaga look. Below is a closer look at these two new silhouettes.
Balenciaga Bolero Bowling Bag
The Details
Piccioli's first designed bag for the house makes reference to Cristóbal Balenciaga's first Paris Couture presentation. He paid homage to his home country’s traditional Spanish dress (he was from Getaria), including a bolero. This bag translates that silhouette with a rounded base, featuring a zipper on top and at the very bottom to create a forward opening, complete with the house logo at the handles.. It comes in both a medium and mini size, has a detachable strap for wearability, and is offered in a range of colors.
On the Runway
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Balenciaga Le 7 Shoulder Bag
The spring/summer 2026 show was held in Paris’s seventh arrondissement. The Le 7 bag references that. It's modern yet timeless, cool yet sophisticated (very Balenciaga) that opens to feature an actual pochette inside the bag. The signature turn-lock closure is also notable, and it could be worn under the arm like Jonathan Bailey is wearing below, or as a shoulder or crossbody bag.
The Details
On the Runway
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