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Balenciaga’s newly launched “Destroy” sneakers priced at Rs 1.42 lakhs.

May 11, 2022
Bharat Times

Several users on social media said that Balenciaga is just “trolling people at the moment”.

Luxury Fashion House balencias The internet is being trolled for launching his highly disturbing sneakers called “Paris sneakers”. They are priced at $1,850 (Rs 1,42,962) and are available for pre-order.

according to official site, the sneakers are made using fully destructed cotton and rubber with ribs throughout the fabric. The brand’s logo is printed on the end of the toe and its graffiti logo is contrasted in color on the sole. The seriously torn, distressed shoes went viral after Monday’s launch, with Internet users saying the brand was just “trolling people at this point.”

Meanwhile, according to CNN, Balenciaga has said that the shabby-looking beauty of the sneakers is even more apparent in the campaign images, suggesting they are “to be worn for a lifetime”. According to the brand, the new sneakers are a “retooled classic design,” finished with “beyond canvas and rough edges that accentuate the look of what’s already worn”. The latest collection comes in a lace-up style, either high-top or backless.

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The fashion house has also reported that only 100 pairs of “Extra Destroy” sneakers will be available for purchase for $1,850. The non-limited and less rough versions are being sold by the brand for $495 (Rs 38,208) and $625 (Rs 48,243) depending on the specific style. CNN reported that the sneakers will be available worldwide on their website. As of now, the latest sneakers are available in European markets. The US and Middle East stories collection will be available on May 16, while Japan is expected to have the collection available on May 23.

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