Would you buy a trash bag for RM8,000? Luxury fashion brand Balenciaga hopes so


The Balenciaga "Trash Pouch" is said to be made out of calfskin leather with a glossy coating. Photo composite: Balenciaga

In March this year, luxury fashion brand Balenciaga sent out garbage bags on the Autumn/Winter 2022 show runway. Named "Trash Pouch", the design is inspired by – as stated in Balenciaga’s own description of the product – a garbage bag.

It is now up for purchase. The price? A whopping US$1,790 (approximately RM8,000).

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RM 13.90/month

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RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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