Balenciaga Drops $9,000 USD Coat with Seven Built-In-Layers

Key to the brand's Fall/Winter 2018 collection, Balenciaga's densely-layered coats are finally set to hit store shelves. Despite being a single garment, the item offers seven distinct layers of different garments, ranging from a hoodie to plaid shirts to fleece jackets, with a drawstring hood allowing for a somewhat adjustable fit. Regardless, the coat's main purpose, beyond staying warm, is ensuring a massive, imposing silhouette, drawing influence from the layers of clothing worn by skiers as ...