Now and then, a bag surfaces and steals the spotlight. We’ve seen many of these bags season after season, dangling in the arms of our favorite A-listers.
The Balmain “Pierre” bag, in particular, has become more than a hot fashion item; it has stolen the hearts of many celebs and bagaholics. Here are just some of the famous faces we’ve spotted carrying this arm candy:
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley carries a camel Balmain x Aurelie Bidermann “Pierre” bag while arriving at Nice Airport on June 8, 2013 (Credit: WENN)
Named after French fashion designer Pierre Alexandre Claudius Balmain, founder of leading post-war fashion house Balmain, the Pierre bag is part of a collaboration between Balmain’s artistic director, Olivier Rousteing, and master jeweler Aurélie Bidermann.
Diane Kruger totes a black Balmain x Aurelie Bidermann “Pierre” bag in West Hollywood on June 20, 2013 (Credit: WENN)
The stunning carry-all is crafted from luxurious calfskin suede and adorned with an elegant ivory sanglier tooth detail.
Kate Moss carries a Balmain x Aurelie Bidermann “Pierre” bag in Paris to attend a book signing in Collette’s on November 12, 2013 (Credit: WENN)
The bag is available in gray, beige, and cherry, but since it is such a hot item, only a few are available in retail stores.
Balmain Duffle Bag in Cherry, $4,350