The Balenciaga Thread (June 2003 - February 2009)

[esile]

^ i agree, it's 05 teal.

 

[chic_chick]

i've been told that 2006 black city has thicker leather than the other 2006 coloured city bags.. is that true???

 

[youarearockstar]

Ok, so someone just received a little bonus and am planning on blowing it as soon as humanly possible. I used to think that the motorcycle collection might be too feminine, but I kind of like the shape of the bigger bags, in terms of proportions. So here's my first question...is The Work, the largest style of the Motorcycle bags that is produced? Also is there a list of colors that it comes in? Finally, how reliable are the one sold on eBay?

Thanks guys/girls!

 

[esile]

rockstar, congrats on your bonus! sounds like lots of fun heading your way!

the weekender is the largest style. there's a men's weekender style, which has longer handles and no mirror. here's a link to a great reference. you can see all the styles and colors on this blog.

http://ateliernaff.blogspot.com/2005/09/balenciaga-motorcycle-style-reference.html

 

[chic_chick]

Ok, so someone just received a little bonus and am planning on blowing it as soon as humanly possible. I used to think that the motorcycle collection might be too feminine, but I kind of like the shape of the bigger bags, in terms of proportions. So here's my first question...is The Work, the largest style of the Motorcycle bags that is produced? Also is there a list of colors that it comes in? Finally, how reliable are the one sold on eBay?

Thanks guys/girls!

it's pretty reliable. u've still got us here to help u validate the authenticity of the bags on ebay. have a look at " is this bag fake / authentic? " thread. miz* is a godsend there! i've had loads of help from her and the ateliernaff link.

 

[dannyboy0828]

go for it youarearockstar!

the biggest traditional motorcycle shaped size is the weekender, and they make a mens version of it too with longer handles. The work would like nice on a man too though, and not as big.

There's also the option of one of the various messenger styles: men's day, besace, courier, and (in europe) flat.

this site has different pictures you can use as a reference:
http://ateliernaff.blogspot.com/2005/09/balenciaga-motorcycle-style-reference.html

 

[Zarina]

Does anybody know which place is the best to buy Balenciaga bags in NYC? I have seen the list of retrailers at ateliernaff, but who has the largest choice? And are the prices the same?
Thanks for your help!

 

[kimair]

Does anybody know which place is the best to buy Balenciaga bags in NYC? I have seen the list of retrailers at ateliernaff, but who has the largest choice? And are the prices the same?
Thanks for your help!

i would say barneys on madison and the balenciaga boutique would have the best selection...
the prices are the same no matter where you buy...

 

[winterpearls3]

I can't wait to see Cobalt IRL. Sounds gorgeous!

 

[chic_chick]

chic chick you are building up quite the collection!! congrats..

thanks!!! girls, is this a yay or nay?? yellow n green is a good combo? i'm not sure...

 

[Guessgirl96]

^ yay very cute!

 

[Zarina]

i would say barneys on madison and the balenciaga boutique would have the best selection...
the prices are the same no matter where you buy...

Thanks for your help! Pity I can't save, but on the other hand I don't need to stress around to find the best price...

 

[justlooking]

yay- and i think yellow and green is a great combo (depends on the shade of course)

 

[seahorseinstripe]

i wanna share my "new" turq '04 mini mini purse aka porte monnaie

compared with the mini purse

comparison size :

 

[Diggilooo]

Thanks for your help! Pity I can't save, but on the other hand I don't need to stress around to find the best price...

Isn't there a outlet-kind of store who sells Balenciagas a little cheaper? I cant remember the name but I remember someone here on the board mentioned it before..

 

[Guessgirl96]

beautiful collection, seahourse!!

 

[seahorseinstripe]

thank u Guessgirl96

 

[Pinkie]

Gorgeous bags seahorse... I think turquoise is about the prettiest colour Balenciaga ever has made.

 

[chic_chick]

thanks guessgirl and justlooking. i wore it to work just now. was a great day

 

[Victoria98]

Isn't there a outlet-kind of store who sells Balenciagas a little cheaper? I cant remember the name but I remember someone here on the board mentioned it before..

No. Any bag much less expensive than retail cost is usually fake. Sometimes you can find a used one on ebay cheaper than what it was originally.