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Both sit at the larger end of Balenciaga's iconic Motorcycle lineup. Both share the same distressed lambskin leather, classic antique brass hardware, and whipstitched top handles. But after handling dozens of each, I can tell you — the Weekender and the Work are built for completely different people. Balenciaga's Motorcycle Bags: A Closer Look The Work measures 18″ × 10.6″ × 8″. The Weekender comes in at 15″ × 21″ × 9″ — wider, flatter, and designed to be carried over one sho