Designer: Nicolas Ghesquière for Balenciaga

Collection Era: Late 2000s / Early 2010s

Model Code: 2811 0 4562 / 497717

Made in Italy

Colorway: Red, Blue, White & Yellow color-block (“Lego” edition)

Material: Soft distressed Arena lambskin leather

Hardware: Matte black studs and zippers

Interior: Black cotton-canvas lining with zip pocket

Details: Classic braided handles, front zip pocket, leather-framed mirror, and knotted tassel pulls

⭐ Excellent vintage condition.

Leather remains supple with minimal creasing and light wear consistent with age.

Tiny faint mark on front panel (pictured), otherwise immaculate overall structure — corners, handles, and hardware all in beautiful shape. Comes with the original matching leather mirror tag.

Measurements (approx.)

• Length: 16 in (40 cm)
• Height: 10 in (25 cm)
• Depth: 6 in (15 cm)
• Handle Drop: 5 in (12 cm)

The Balenciaga “Lego” City/Work Bag is one of the house’s rarest collector editions, designed during the late-2000s under Nicolas Ghesquière. Inspired by the architectural playfulness of modular color blocks, this bag reimagines Balenciaga’s signature Motorcycle silhouette in a bold tricolor palette of primary hues — red, blue, yellow, and white.

Crafted from ultra-soft Arena lambskin, it balances a sporty-modern edge with Ghesquière’s architectural sensibility. The colorblocking and smooth silhouette earned it the nickname “Lego Bag” among fashion insiders and early-2000s Balenciaga collectors.

A perfect Y2K-era showpiece that ties into the nostalgic Parisian-meets-grunge aesthetic — effortlessly cool and highly collectible.

Includes

• Original leather mirror tag
• Authentic Balenciaga serial label (497717)
• Original black textile interior