Balenciaga have been mocked for the latest outrageous accessory as they sell fake festival wristbands for £2,900.
The luxurious French fashion brand released the bands as part of their new Couture collection.
Fans of the brand will have the chance to look like they’ve spent a week dancing in a muddy field for a high price.
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The accessory is called a ‘Raver Used Bracelet’ and is very similar to a band given to ticket holders at festivals such as Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds.
![Balenciaga's new £2,900 'Raver Used Bracelet' mimics festival wristbands, sparking online mockery. Made with artisanal techniques, the accessory is part of their Couture collection.](https://whatsthejam.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Balenciaga-mocked-for-selling-fake-festival-wristbands-for-a-whopping-2900-5-821x1024.jpg)
The insanely priced item, which sits at an eye-watering £2,900, comes in pink, black and blue polyester.
The item which was manufactured in France, is made from metallised polyester, cotton and sterling silver 925, as reported by What’s The Jam.
![Balenciaga's new £2,900 'Raver Used Bracelet' mimics festival wristbands, sparking online mockery. Made with artisanal techniques, the accessory is part of their Couture collection.](https://whatsthejam.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Balenciaga-mocked-for-selling-fake-festival-wristbands-for-a-whopping-2900-4-821x1024.jpg)
The brand described the band as: “This hand-embroidered bracelet uses various artisanal techniques found in the Lesage archives dating back to 1850: seed stitch, drawn thread work, point de Boulogne, satin stitch, stem stitch, and front-and-back chain stitch.
“These embroidery styles, used individually or in combination, create a wide range of textures and effects, making each piece unique and intricate.
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“This distressed version requires the skills of an artist to imbue it with a worn and aged look.
![Balenciaga's new £2,900 'Raver Used Bracelet' mimics festival wristbands, sparking online mockery. Made with artisanal techniques, the accessory is part of their Couture collection.](https://whatsthejam.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Balenciaga-mocked-for-selling-fake-festival-wristbands-for-a-whopping-2900-3-821x1024.jpg)
“This manufacturing process requires a full day’s work for each piece.
“The size is unique, as the bracelet is fully adjustable.”
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Festivalgoers and fashion lovers were shocked by the new accessory.
Adriano said: “No front, I love Balenciaga, but why is the price so high?”
![Social media comment on the post of Balenciaga's new £2,900 'Raver Used Bracelet' mimics festival wristbands, sparking online mockery. Made with artisanal techniques, the accessory is part of their Couture collection.](https://whatsthejam.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Balenciaga-mocked-for-selling-fake-festival-wristbands-for-a-whopping-2900-2-1024x241.jpg)
Another said: “This is basically for fools who can’t handle a festival but want to be seen as having attended one.”
One other added: “The price is crazy.”
![Social media comment on the post of Balenciaga's new £2,900 'Raver Used Bracelet' mimics festival wristbands, sparking online mockery. Made with artisanal techniques, the accessory is part of their Couture collection.](https://whatsthejam.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Balenciaga-mocked-for-selling-fake-festival-wristbands-for-a-whopping-2900-1024x214.jpg)
Nick Demarko said: “Imagine never raving and wanting to look the part.”
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