Balenciaga and Bang & Olufsen have partnered to create a one-of-a-kind cross between a tote bag and a speaker. The Speaker Bag (that's the name) combines the look and feel of the Danish hi-end audio brand with Balenciaga's fashion aesthetic. The result is an interesting retro-looking object that's both a beautifully crafted haute couture boombox and a bag.
Bang & Olufsen manufactured 20 limited edition Balenciaga speaker bags at their Factory 5 in Struer, Denmark. Each one is carved from a single block of aluminum. On one side, there's the speaker, with hundreds of holes carefully milled through the metal block. On the opposite side, a flap door gives the wearer access to the bag's interior.
The speaker bag is available in silver, with a polished aluminum satin finish, and in black, also with a satin finish. The limited-edition piece is available at Balenciaga's new couture store, located at 10 Avenue George V in Paris.