Spanish fashion label Balenciaga has teamed up with Bang & Olufsen, a high-end Danish audio electronics brand, to develop the 'Speaker Couture Bags.' The new speaker-handbag hybrid was debuted during Balenciaga's 51st Couture show at Cristóbal Balenciaga's original salon.
The speakers were carried by models walking down the runway who were dressed in matching reflective masks designed by Mercedes-AMG F1 Applied Science. As they walked runway popular songs such as 'Love in E Minor' by BFRND blared from their respective speakers.
Currently, the handbag speakers are being offered in Space Grey and Silver. Both versions boast a clean and minimalist design. For those interested, the 'Speaker Couture Bags' are now available to purchase at the Balenciaga store in Paris.
Image Credit: Balenciaga
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Speaker-handbag Hybrids
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Where This Applies
- Fashion Industry
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