In 2017, Balenciaga brought out a bag that cost $2,145 which was ridiculed for its similarities to Ikea’s “Frakta” bag. At the time, the original Ikea bag could be purchased for 99 cents.

If you have the means to buy the Runners, we won’t blame you for buying them — instead, we’ll only look on in jealousy. You can deposit your $1,150 for the sneakers on Balenciaga’s website.

Demna (Balenciaga's creative director) will make people who can afford luxury items purchase 'pre-worn' looking sneakers for 1450€. He is completely turning the essence of luxury upside down." ...

Demna (Balenciaga's creative director) will make people who can afford luxury items purchase 'pre-worn' looking sneakers for 1450€. He is completely turning the essence of luxury upside down." ...

Demna (Balenciaga's creative director) will make people who can afford luxury items purchase 'pre-worn' looking sneakers for 1450€. He is completely turning the essence of luxury upside down." ...

Courtesy of Balenciaga balenciaga sneakers SOURCE: Courtesy of Balenciaga Advertisement Balenciaga selling destroyed sneakers for $1,850 Updated: 11:14 PM EDT May 10, 2022 By Hannah Ryan, CNN ...

Demna (Balenciaga's creative director) will make people who can afford luxury items purchase 'pre-worn' looking sneakers for 1450€. He is completely turning the essence of luxury upside down." ...

Demna (Balenciaga's creative director) will make people who can afford luxury items purchase 'pre-worn' looking sneakers for 1450€. He is completely turning the essence of luxury upside down." ...

Courtesy of Balenciaga balenciaga sneakers SOURCE: Courtesy of Balenciaga Updated: 8:14 PM PDT May 10, 2022 Editorial Standards ⓘ By Hannah Ryan, CNN Advertisement Balenciaga selling destroyed ...

Demna (Balenciaga's creative director) will make people who can afford luxury items purchase 'pre-worn' looking sneakers for 1450€. He is completely turning the essence of luxury upside down." ...

Luxury fashion house Balenciaga has unveiled a new campaign promoting a series of roughed up sneakers with an eye-watering price tag, and the internet has thoughts.The images, shot by photographer ...