Those ubiquitous Balmain jackets from Christophe Decarnin’s spring 2009 collection have been selling out everywhere; the denim military ones were going, going, GONE! on Net-a-Porter within mere minutes - and they don’t come cheap at £2,716.87.

Everyone has heard of the notorious Balmain prices, but you would think clothes that costs that much would hold out for the distance. Kate Moss’ sparkly Balmain number isn’t due in the stores until fall 2009, but it would seem that it couldn’t even withstand a night of partying and promptly split.

Which begs the question - would you care to pay a undoubtedly stratospheric price for what is essentially a mini dress from the trendy label du jour? (Though some would argue that Balmainia has overstayed its moment…)