May 12, 2021: If wearing one striking pair of sneakers isn’t enough, you can now wear two, thanks to Balenciaga. The Paris-based fashion house unveiled a collection of handbags inspired by footwear—and the internet can’t get enough. In fact, the luxury label’s designs are quickly going viral because fashion obsessers like myself simply can’t stop talking about them. 

For some background, Balenciaga sneakers have risen to peak cult status thanks to fashion and beauty moguls like Rihanna, Bella Hadid, and Hailey Bieber (among others). The purse versions of the shoe are aptly named “Sneakerhead” handbags, well-represented by the campaign image Balenciaga shared on social (see above). The footwear-inspired bag is perfect for luxury fashion aficionados who can’t get enough of Gvasalia’s beloved designs, and they’re available in the form of top handle bags and phone holders.

The statement bags were born to resemble the brand’s iconic Track sneaker, with its most notable features being mesh cutouts, faux leather overlays, and perfectly tied shoelaces. I highly doubt Gvasalia and fans thought the Sneakerhead bags would be the progression of the famed sneaker when the high-performance shoe launched in 2019. Nevertheless, I’m thrilled this happened, and I think it’s safe to say the rest of the world is, too.

The bags are currently available on the Balenciaga site, but they’re selling out fast so run, don’t walk, if you want to get your hands on one. At the time of writing, the pieces outlined below are still available for purchase.Balenciaga Sneakerhead

BALENCIAGA SNEAKERHEAD MEDIUM TOP HANDLE BAG IN BLACK, $2290 VIA BALENCIAGA. SHOP NOW

Balenciaga Sneakerhead
BALENCIAGA SNEAKERHEAD SMALL TOP HANDLE BAG IN GREY AND BLUE, $2150 VIA BALENCIAGA. SHOP NOW
Balenciaga Sneakerhead
BALENCIAGA SNEAKERHEAD PHONE HOLDER WITH STRAP IN BLACK AND WHITE, $950 VIA BALENCIAGA. SHOP NOW

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