Le City House will travel to New York, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Beijing following its Paris debut, exploring the iconic accessory’s cultural legacy
Balenciaga is marking the 25th anniversary of its Le City Bag with a series of international events, launches, and campaigns beginning November 10, 2026. At the center of the celebration is Le City House, an immersive, multi-room experience exploring the handbag’s evolution and cultural influence over the past quarter-century. The initiative debuts at the house’s historic Paris address at 10 Avenue George V before traveling to Balenciaga flagships in New York, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Beijing, with additional locations planned worldwide.
To inaugurate the initiative, Balenciaga hosted a special evening on November 9 at 10 Avenue George V in Paris, celebrating the opening of the first Le City House ahead of its public debut. The gathering marked the beginning of the house’s international anniversary festivities, introducing the immersive concept at the historic location.
The Paris installation, open from November 10 through 19, presents a retrospective of Le City’s history through archival displays and interactive experiences. Original handbag d...