Balenciaga's new $1,200 layered tank top sparks fierce debate as fashion fans brand it 'offensive' Balenciaga is selling three tank tops in one for the exorbitant price of $1,150 Shocked millennials remembered the popular style from the early aughts READ MORE: Spanx founder shocks with $595 shoe that people likened to Crocs By Margaret Abrams For Dailymail.Com Published: 19:06, 23 August 2024 | Updated: 19:06, 23 August 2024 e-mail View comments Balenciaga is selling three tank tops in one for the exorbitant price of $1,150, shocking millennials who remember the style from the early aughts (although it was far less expensive then). People on social media were immediately outraged by the high price of the simple tank top, especially since it's available on some sites for close to $1,500.
According to luxury shopping website Net-a-Porter, the tank is 'evoking styles from the early aughts.' The pricey shirt is made up with three tank tops sewn together, showing off a white one atop a longer animal print turquoise version and a pink one with a bow underneath. The top quickly went viral on X (previously Twitter) after fashion app founder Danielle Vermeer tweeted, 'Balenciaga is selling a $1,500 layered lacy tank top straight out of 2003 Abercrombie & Fitch .
' Balenciaga is selling three tank tops in one for the exorbitant price of $1,150, shocking millennials who remember the style from the early aughts The internet was outraged by the high price of the simple tank tops, especially since it's available on some sites for close to $1,500 The top went viral on X (Twitter) after fashion app founder Danielle Vermeer tweeted, 'Balenciaga is selling a $1500 layered lacy tank top straight out of 2003 Abercrombie & Fitch' Some people mused that the Kardashians would wear the tanks as big supporters of the scandal-plagued design house , while others wondered why the style had to return - and cost big bucks now. Plenty of people were upset by the styling, and thought that Balenciaga should fully commit to the noughties theme. READ MORE Lindsay Lohan's dramatic new look: How she transformed her style from party girl to fashion icon 'That's all wrong, the jeans were low rise with the thong poking out the back, or a pleated skirt with Uggs and a Von Dutch hat,' one X user declared.
'I'm pretty sure Ashley Tisdale wore that on the red carpet in 2003,' another person mused, as the former Disney star was famous for her at the time on trend style. 'Balenciaga straight out robbing rich people and I don't care,' another fashion fan wrote. 'The pants look like when my toddler's diaper is 150 per cent full.
And the rest is just 2000's Avril Lavigne outfit,' a commenter snarked. The video went equally viral on TikTok, where content creator Erin Miller poked fun at the creation and captioned her video, 'This is offensive.' Erin asked her 2.
6 million followers, 'What in the Laguna Beach is this?' referencing the reality TV show where much of the cast wore similar outfits from Hollister and Abercrombie. Content creator Erin Miller asked her followers, 'What in the Laguna Beach is this?' referencing the reality TV show starring Kristin Cavallari, showing off the style (left) with teen star Lindsay Lohan was also a fan of layering tank tops (right) The video went viral on TikTok, where Erin poked fun at the creation and captioned her video, 'This is offensive' @overthemoonfaraway This is offensive. ♬ original sound - Erin Miller 'It's layered, it's lace trimmed, it's printed, it's ribbed, it's stretch, and it's $1,490,' Erin declared.
'This should only be allowed to be sold in a dark, dark Hollister in 2004 while you almost die from inhaling too much cologne,' Erin joked. 'Ocean Avenue is blasting so loud you can't hear hear your own thoughts.' Erin, who calls herself a 90's and 00's historian, pointed out that it's also described as a minidress and shown on the model worn over a pair of baggy jeans.
Plenty of early aughts stars loved the layered look, although at a far lower price point. Nelly Furtado, Cameron Diaz, Lindsay Lohan, Tori Spelling, and many more were all fans of pairing tanks on the red carpet. Balenciaga Share or comment on this article: Balenciaga's new $1,200 layered tank top sparks fierce debate as fashion fans brand it 'offensive' e-mail Add comment.
