Balenciaga
Hourglass Small — Black
Still sold newSmall · Leather · Gold hardware
Estimated resale value today
Down $1,323 (-59%) vs. original retail of $2,250 (this style is still sold new — the brand may have adjusted its retail price since we last checked)
Estimated from a researched valuation model for this style, blended with live eBay listing data — the more comps we have, the more they influence the number.
About the Hourglass Small
Released in late 2019, the Hourglass was Demna's first foray into a sleeker, quieter silhouette compared to his earlier streetwear-driven Balenciaga designs, named for its curvilinear, hourglass-shaped base.
What affects this bag's resale value
- A design departure from logo-heavy Balenciaga pieces broadened its appeal beyond the brand's usual streetwear customer
- Offered across XS, Small, and Medium sizes, with size significantly affecting both retail and resale price
- Sustained celebrity visibility since launch has helped keep demand steadier than for more trend-driven Balenciaga styles
Other Hourglass Small variants
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Balenciaga Hourglass hold value well?
- Moderately — it retains less value than top-tier houses like Hermès or Chanel, but is one of Balenciaga's stronger performers thanks to sustained celebrity visibility and a less trend-locked design.
Balenciaga (est. 1919) — The 2000s-era City Bag helped define an entire decade of luxury fashion; resale demand has cooled somewhat as trends have shifted toward quieter design.
This is an estimated market value, not a formal appraisal. The actual value of any individual bag depends on its condition, provenance, and what a specific buyer is willing to pay. Values shown are modeled from aggregated resale market data and update periodically.