Part Time Bag — Grey

About the Part Time Bag

Introduced in the mid-2000s under Nicolas Ghesquière as a slightly larger, more structured sibling to the City bag within Balenciaga's Classic lambskin lineup, sharing the same brass studs, tassels, and giant/regular hardware options. It became a staple for buyers who wanted the Motorcycle-family look with more interior room, and remained in rotation until the Classic line was phased out around 2015-2016 in favor of the Neo Classic. Because it was discontinued rather than replaced by an identical successor, well-kept Part Time bags in sought-after leathers now trade steadily on the resale market.

What affects this bag's resale value

• Discontinued status — no current-production equivalent, so supply is fixed and shrinking
• Leather condition, since the buttery lambskin used is prone to corner wear and creasing
• Hardware finish (giant gold/silver vs. regular) and whether the tassels and studs are intact
• Rarer seasonal colorways and exotic-leather editions command premiums over black or basic neutrals
• Presence of the original dust bag, mirror, and authenticity card from the Ghesquière era

Other Part Time Bag variants

• Lambskin · Black · Gold hardware$1,083

Frequently asked questions

Does the Balenciaga Part Time hold its value?

Reasonably well for a discontinued style — because it's no longer produced, prices have stabilized rather than continuing to slide, especially for bags in excellent leather condition and unusual colors.

Is the Balenciaga Part Time a good investment?

It's a solid choice for collectors of the early Ghesquière Motorcycle era, but it's a niche, discontinued style rather than a growth asset — value depends heavily on condition and colorway rarity.