Balenciaga releases limited edition ‘destroyed’ Paris sneaker for £1,290
The IndependentStay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Balenciaga is selling “destroyed” limited edition trainers for £1,290 - and the internet has plenty to say. The luxury fashion house has drummed up publicity for the distressed new footwear by releasing a series of still-life portraits showing an “exaggerated” version of the shoe as part of its marketing campaign. “It’s giving Derelicte by Mugatu,” wrote one user, a reference to the fashion line produced by Will Ferrell’s villainous character in the satirical fashion film Zoolander. Such a joke, “ wrote one user, while another added: “Smells like rich people romanticising the poor and homelessness.” While the new Paris range includes black and white “new” high-top trainers, there are 100 limited edition “extra destroyed” pairs available.