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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Marie Joy Toledo

Balenciaga Bag $1,790 Fact Check: Viral 'Plastic Bag' Claim Debunked as Misleading Post Spreads

Viral ‘Balenciaga trash bag’ post fuels fashion debate—but it’s not the real deal. (Credit: Nathan Vaganay/Pexels)

A viral social media post claiming that Balenciaga released a yellow 'plastic bag' priced at $1,790 (£1,334) has sparked widespread debate online. However, a closer look shows that the circulating image is misleading and does not accurately represent an official product from the luxury fashion house.

The claim quickly gained traction, with users sharing and reacting to the image, many questioning the value of such a high-priced item. The controversy has been amplified by confusion between real Balenciaga designs and content that appears to have been altered or taken out of context.

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