Originally Posted by NashvilleDiva_83

Okay...I admit, I am smart on many levels, but high fashion is not one. I can honestly say, and I am embarrassed to admit that I never heard of Balenciaga before joining this forum. I have a couple of questions:

I assume these are made in Italy. I also can tell from the pics that they are made of leather. How are these in comparison to say...Louis Vuitton or Gucci? Also, what makes the bags so popular? I think they are pretty and everything, don't get me wrong, but I am trying to understand everything.

What is the price range? Where does one find them? I don't have a Saks or Neiman Marcus close, but I can always take the train to Chicago one weekend !!!