First launched for Pre-Fall 2021, the Balenciaga Le Cagole gave the house’s Motorcycle bag a new lease of life during the Y2K revival. Bag to the stars since 2000, the original motorcycle bag, now known as the City bag, was on the arm of every Fashion Week attendee at the time including celebrities such as Kate Moss and the Olsen Twins. Anyone who was anyone was rocking this bag back in the Noughties!
Designed by Demna Gvasalia during his tenure as Balenciaga’s Creative Director, the Le Cagole takes all the beloved features of the original motorcycle bag and adapts them into a smaller, curved version. It features the original’s flat metal studs, the tassels, the buckles and even the attached mirror – and fits them into a more modern and smooth-cornered shape for a sleeker look.
The Le Cagole quickly became one of the defining bags of the Y2K revival, with Dua Lipa, Julia Fox, Bella Hadid and Kim Kardashian among the celebrities seen carrying it. Although its peak hype has cooled since 2022, Balenciaga still sells the line in 2026, giving it more staying power than a one-season It bag.
Styles and Sizes
The Le Cagole is available in three sizes: Mini, XS and Small.
All sizes feature a zip fastening, an adjustable shoulder strap with a braided leather shoulder pad, a removable heart-shaped mirror and a cotton canvas lining.
The Mini measures 24 x 14 x 6.5 cm (9.4 × 5.5 × 2.6 inches) with a 50 cm (20 inch) strap drop.
The XS shoulder bag measures 26 × 16 × 7 cm (10.2 × 6.3 × 2.7 inches) and has a 46 cm (18.1-inch) strap drop. The product description states that it can fit the largest smartphones.
The Small shoulder bag measures 33 × 16 × 8.5 cm (13 × 6.3 × 3.3 inches) and has a 49 cm (19.3-inch) strap drop. It also includes front, back and interior zipped pockets.
Colours and Fabrics
Balenciaga love to stand out from the crowd, and though you can find this style in Arena lambskin, it is also currently available in metallic leather, washed denim and waxed suede, just take your pick!
The current colour selection includes black, blue, brown, light pink, silver and white but tends to rotate each season. Availability varies by size and material, while older neon shades, crocodile-embossed finishes and special editions can still be found through resale platforms.
Balenciaga Le Cagole Prices
The standard Arena lambskin XS currently retails for $2,600 in the US, £1,890 in the UK and €1,990 in Malta and the EU. The standard Small retails for $2,950, £2,150 and €2,250 respectively. Across the current official range, prices run from $2,590 to $3,300, £1,890 to £2,490 and €1,990 to €2,650.
You can get your hands on the Le Cagole at Balenciaga.com or via one of the retailers below: