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Pre-owned Balenciaga Hourglass Bag | JoliCloset

Unveiled in 2019 by Demna for the autumn-winter collection, the Balenciaga Hourglass broke with everything the house had produced before. A rigid body, a curved base cinched at the centre like an hourglass, a flat top handle and a polished BB metal logo at its core — an explicit tribute to the architectural volumes Cristóbal Balenciaga sculpted in the 1950s. In five seasons the Hourglass has become the signature silhouette of the Demna era and is now one of the most resold bags in the segment. JoliCloset offers 75 authenticated pre-owned Hourglass bags, starting at €700.

Sizes and formats

The Hourglass is produced in seven sizes: Nano (charm-size, 12 cm), Mini (clutch or top-handle, 19 cm), XS (the most resold option, 23 cm with shoulder strap), Small (27 cm, versatile), Medium (31 cm), Large (39 cm) and Stretched (elongated, long shoulder strap). The XS and Small concentrate most of the second-hand demand.

Leathers and colours

The house produces the Hourglass in Shiny Box Calf — the most emblematic — as well as grained calf, suede, embossed crocodile, ostrich, plus capsule editions in denim, Swarovski crystal or camo. Among colours, black, optical white and nude beige remain the most sought; the reds, forest greens and pastel pinks from collaboration drops — Adidas, Crocs, Erewhon — trade with a collector premium.

Prices and authentication

On JoliCloset, prices range from around €700 for a well-kept Nano or Mini up to €3,500+ for a Large in patent leather, near-new. Every bag is reviewed before listing: hot-stamped Balenciaga Paris Made in Italy marking, internal seven-digit serial number, BB logo alignment, stitch regularity and integrity of the signature curved base are all verified. Explore the other Balenciaga icons: Le Cagole, City and Everyday, plus the full selection of handbags and clutch bags.

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