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Real vs. Steal – Balenciaga Giant City Bag

by Vahni on February 22, 2010

You had me at “Balenciaga.” Really. No need to add “Giant City Bag,” but since they did, oh…swoon. I’ve loved this species of Balenciaga bag for years, but the supersized, gold-studded version is to. Die. For. Except for the killer price tag, natch.

Balenciaga Giant City Bag in black

Balenciaga Giant City Bag
($1.695, Balenciaga)

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Ashley Tisdale, Fergie, Kourtney Kardashian, Adrienne Bailon, Vanessa Hudgens and Dakota Fanning carrying a Balenciaga Giant City Bag

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Handbag Heaven Broad Ripple Satchel

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So I totally dig Balenciaga’s Giant City Bag, but I’m not about to fork over nearly $2K for it. Lucky for me (and you) there are several high-style, low-cost alternatives, starting with this version from Handbag Heaven. And need we remind you that there’s a little special going on at Handbag Heaven? Even better.

Handbag Heaven Broad Ripple Satchel in black (Balenciaga Giant City knockoff)

Handbag Heaven Broad Ripple Satchel
($53.95, Handbag Heaven)

Baghaus Forever A Squared Handbag

Of the three Balenciaga Giant City Bag look-alikes we’ve featured, the Baghaus versions are my favorites. The Forever A Squared Handbag is synthetic, but the crinkly look makes it totally believable. If you’re anti-leather, it’s a wonderful (and chic) alternative.

Baghaus Forever A Squared Handbag in black (Balenciaga Giant City knockoff)

Baghaus Forever A Squared Handbag
($49.95, Baghaus)

Baghaus Tara Patrick Tote

Also a strong contender for best (almost) Giant City Bag is the Baghaus Tara Patrick Tote. It’s just like the Forever A Squared Handbag above, except that it is a couple inches larger and has silver hardware instead of gold. Both Tara Patrick and Forever A are also available in other colors.

Baghaus Tara Patrick Tote in black (Balenciaga Giant City knockoff)

Baghaus Tara Patrick Tote
($55.95, Baghaus)

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About Vahni (83 Posts)

Vahni

Vahni Georgoulakos is a fashion fanatic, professional writer, and the principal of her own blog, Grit and Glamour. She is also the International Style Examiner for Examiner.com and a staff writer for InTheirCloset. She hails from the southeastern US, but has lived as far south as Sydney, Australia. She has been featured in Grazia Australia, Style Sample Magazine and was named one of Charlotte's Best Dressed women in 2005. If you have a fashion question, you can contact Vahni at gritandglamour@gmail.com. You can also follow her on Twitter @gritandglamour.

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Judy April 23, 2010 at 6:12 PM

Vanessa Hudgens looks great with this Giant City Bags.

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