Balenciaga Tried It !

Written By: Tali Michelle 

@_tali.michelle

Balenciaga is TRYING ME! 

Okay so I know you all remember the mesh Chinese slippers that made their way into becoming a fashion trend in the mid 2000's. They came in just about every color you could think of and they were available for purchase at your local corner store, bodega, etc. If you're from the tri state area, the DMV, or NYC, you know EXACTLY what I'm talking about. If not, I'm speaking of these: 

 

Remember now?

Okay so the luxury brand known as Balenciaga is bringing them back on the scene... for $1545! The brand debuted the old trend during their spring collection last year. Now, everything that a designer presents on the runway isn't always for retail. Sometimes it's all for show, decoration. But these slippers actually made it to the site! 

 

The slippers have made a HUGE fuss on social media based on the fact that they retail in urban neighborhoods for $3.00  in a variety of colors. But, Balenciaga has decided they only are retailing the product in white. Great. The color easiest to get filthy. 

Anyway who better to get a trend going than Rihanna? The fashionista was spotted recently sporting the footwear at a family baby shower. 

 

Now the question lies: Buy or Bye? 

Me personally, I would have to give these a Bye. The price isn't worth it, knowing that I could, if still in style (no shade to Rihanna), purchase these for $1543.75 less than the retail price. The only difference would be the name on the product and the quality... it better be for that price, OK!  

So let's hear your opinion in the comments... BUY? Or BYE?