Yes, the Balenciaga Trash Bag Is Real—And It’s Part of a Bigger Trend
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
14/25
Freshness
25/25
Authority
25/20
Brand Signal
11/15
Depth
2/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
A leather Balenciaga trash bag has gone viral this week—and it’s not the first time that designers have glamorized a distressed wardrobe.


