Here is a brief history of Balenciaga: Cristobal Balenciaga started in fashion at the age of thirteen, when he charmed the Marquise of Casa Torres with a compliment on her elegance. At age 16, Balenciaga opened the first design house under his own name. Thus comes Balenciaga. Balenciaga handbag wearers read like a who's who of Hollywood starlets. At one time or another, everyone from Madonna to Lindsay Lohan has worn a Balenciaga bag out on the town. Balenciaga Motorcyle Bag came on the seen in the Spring 2001 collection, and designed by Nicolas Ghesquire, the Balenciaga motorcycle bag is one of fashion's biggest trends and is spotted hanging from celebrity arms on a regular basis. Seen on Sarah Jessica Parker and Paris Hilton, the Balenciaga motorcycle bag is not easily available to the common woman. Crafted from Italian calf leather and distressed to add character, the motorcycle bag is supple and super soft. This trendy bag has several popular features including the signature trailing laces and removable shoulder strap. Authenticity is key, and all Balenciaga motorcycle bags come with a silver engraved identification plate and serial number. A zipper closure, inside zippered compartment, and a ton of room inside for all of your storage needs round out the fantastic features of the motorcycle bag made by Balenciaga.