"BALENCIAGA" 2014-2016 Turn-lock leather bracelet

While continuously updating the contours of mode, BALENCIAGA has spoken to the essence of luxury through the precision of materials and structure, and we introduce a piece that quietly embodies tension on the wrist.

Based on moist grain leather, layered with a gold-colored plate finished with a hairline process, and featuring a movable square fitting in the center, this piece elevates the mechanism itself into a design rather than just decoration.

What first attracts attention is the finely grained leather, which maintains softness along the wrist while avoiding monotony in texture, and the patina that develops with use is also beautifully enjoyable. The overlapping metal fittings are finished with a hairline texture rather than a mirror finish, which prevents strong reflection of light and subtly preserves elegance, demonstrating excellent craftsmanship.

The clasp is a turn lock type, with the metal fitting rotating in sync with finger movements, and when closed, the surfaces snap together seamlessly. This functionality directly translates into the design, giving a refined appearance even in gestures. The BALENCIAGA inscription on the plate subtly indicates the brand, establishing a sense of luxury that is only conveyed at close range.

Regarding the authenticity of the era, in addition to the clear sale date of June 6, 2016, on the shop card at Mitsukoshi Nagoya Sakae, the model number engraved on the main body matches the style number listed on the card, providing both temporal and individual verification. Moreover, the old logo design with PARIS below BALENCIAGA indicates it is not a piece with the new logo established after 2017, making it most natural to consider it as from the range around 2014 to 2016, when Alexander Wang's minimal and industrial aesthetic was prominent.

What makes this bracelet special is that it does not create value through ostentatious decoration, but rather refines the practical structure of the lock mechanism with the grammar of luxury, condensing the clean tension that BALENCIAGA had during its transitional period with minimal elements. Including accessories like the box and storage bag, it is not only a piece for the wrist but also possesses a collectible charm that captures the atmosphere of that time.

In terms of styling, pairing it with a tailored jacket and slacks to highlight the structural beauty of the metal fittings creates a refined look, and combining it with a simple shirt and pants for a minimal everyday style quietly elevates the elegance of your wrist. Furthermore, layering with straight-lined items like a long coat or leather outerwear echoes the right-angled form of the turn lock, making it a piece that balances mode and elegance regardless of gender.

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