The cult buy: Balenciaga’s new shoes and bags

Ever since fashion disruptor Demna Gvasalia arrived at Balenciaga, one of the world’s most storied houses, he has been infusing the label’s luxury aesthetic with his distinctive democratic style, and the fashion world is in thrall. The apotheosis of this sartorial mash-up? The accessories. From holdalls modeled on plastic carrier bags (and made from leather so soft you’ll find yourself absentmindedly caressing it) to prim, sharply pointed kitten heels and stilettos dotted with the Balenciaga ‘B’, Gvasalia has the Midas touch when it comes to elevating the everyday. And who doesn’t want a piece of that?