Like it or not, the early 2000s and all things Y2K are very much back. If you follow fashion or celebrity style even just casually, you’ve probably seen this brewing. (For reference: See anything Olivia Rodrigo or Dua Lipa wears.) But you don’t have to go full-blown Paris Hilton during The Simple Life days to look on-trend right now. I personally prefer to incorporate just one early-2000s trend here and there. And if I owned the It bag that’s the subject of this story, that’s exactly how I’d do it.
Depending on your age, you may recall the Balenciaga Moto Bag that was wildly popular in the early 2000s. Instagram wasn’t even a thing in 2001 when it made its debut, but it was a celebrity favorite from the get-go. This past fall, Balenciaga made a very smart, timely move and re-released a new and improved Moto Bag, renaming it the City Bag. Based on the sheer number of colors and sizes Balenciaga made of its new City bag, you can tell they know they’re on to a good thing (again). It also released several new styles with motorcycle details, including the instantly popular Cagole bag.
Scroll to see some of the influencers and celebrities that are embracing the new moto-inspired Balenciaga bags, and shop my favorites.
Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney wore the Cagole bag with mom jeans and a baby tee.
Dua Lipa is practically a Y2K poster child, so it makes sense that she’d be toting one of the Balenciaga’s moto-inspired bags.
Another Euphoria star, Alexa Demie is a new Balenciaga It girl, sitting front row next to Kim Kardashian and the labels F/W 22 show in Paris.
Perfect size, perfect color.
I’m green with envy.
The Cagole bag is clearly a favorite amongst both celebrities and influencers.
This color tho.
There’s a matching color for every outfit.
She’s cute.
The crossbody styling is fun.
Here for this eclectic mix of styles.
Most of these bags sport silver or pewter hardware, but I’m really into this gold.
She goes with everything.
Gorgeous in green.
Not for the minimalist.
It doesn’t get more Y2K than this.
The color of this feels less Y2K and more rich mom.
This one is currently in my cart.
Such a pretty shade of pink.
Patchwork? Yes please.
Perfect for summer.
Yes, this is as itty bitty and cute as it seems.
This one is especially popular.
It may not be practical but sometimes that’s not the most important thing.
