Balenciaga has a gift. Not for just fashion, but for making everyday items ridiculously expensive. This time, the brand has truly outdone itself with the Women’s Holli XXL Snap Clip Set in Fluo Pink for a modest £290 (a bargain, really) and a Bath Towel in White for a very reasonable £330. Who knew getting ready in the morning could be such a luxury experience?
A Hair Clip Worth More Than Your Haircut
Let’s talk about the Holli XXL Snap Clip Set. It’s pink, it’s metal, and it looks something like the clips you can buy in a 10-pack from any high-street shop. Except, of course, this one has “Balenciaga” written on it. And for that branding alone, you’re paying nearly £300. It’s the kind of item you’d accidentally leave in an Uber and then spend weeks questioning your life choices.
A £330 Bath Towel? Absolutely Essential
Then there’s the Bath Towel in White. At £330, one can only assume it has magical properties—perhaps it dries you instantly, whispers words of affirmation, or serves as a down payment on a mortgage. But no, it’s just a towel. A very white, very rectangular towel that will inevitably meet its fate covered in fake tan or hair dye.
Luxury or a Social Experiment?
Balenciaga isn’t just selling products; it’s conducting a grand psychological test. How far can a brand push the limits of absurdity before people stop buying? So far, the answer seems to be: that there is no limit. The more ridiculous the product, the more it becomes a must-have for fashion’s elite.
The Joke’s on Us, and We Love It
The genius of Balenciaga is that it thrives on chaos. Whether it’s a bin bag for £1,400 or a towel that costs more than a weekend in Paris, the brand has mastered the art of making people want the absurd. And as long as there are people willing to pay for it, Balenciaga will continue turning the ordinary into overpriced, high-fashion must-haves.