The Balenciaga Thread (June 2003 - February 2009)

[littlecoco]

^gorgeous!!! congratulations Vista. Love the day and love that brown, what color is that?

 

[ambreit]

oh my goodness, is that saddle? it is stunning, great find!!

 

[Vista]

Thanks guys! I think it's the saddle as it's a '08, but the SA just called it "tan" when I asked her what the name was. I'm really in love with the color!! Had been looking for nice tan bag for a long time, and finally...mwah! Haha!

 

[angel]

I went to Neimans SF yesterday (searching everywhere for the Estee Lauder DoubleWear black eyeliner - Neimans was like the 5th place I looked!). Since I was there I figured I'd go visit their little bbag boutique. I saw the black cherry and it is gorgeous - even the bf liked it. I want one! And I also saw a very interesting bag - forgive me if it's been talked about already, i haven't been keeping up with this thread as well as I should - but it was a black city with giant hardware but - the hardware was covered in black leather, and the trim of the bag (like the little plate in the middle on the front, ect) was sort of edged with a pattern... it looked as if they were trying to make the bag look very "biker". It wasn't my thing personally - I like the femininity of bbags and I felt the biker styling took that away, but for ppl who like a tougher look, it might be good. Has anyone else seen this or know what I'm talking about, and know the name of the bag?

They also had a light gray first - as much as I love the color gray, I didn't like this at all - it was very washed out and blah looking.

 

[pucci_mama]

Has the leather on BB bags improved this season?

I am looking into buying a first or a Chanel.. any input on the leather would be appreciated.

 

[angel]

Has the leather on BB bags improved this season?

I am looking into buying a first or a Chanel.. any input on the leather would be appreciated.

It seemed to vary with the colors. Magenta, light magenta, the dark green and the white or off white, and the gray - the leather really didn't impress me. Very smooth - it barely looked distressed at all. I mean the color was nice, it had the subtle color variations, ect,(except the light gray which was very monotone) but the leather was just too smooth - it looked like brand new leather, not distressed leather. On the other hand, the black cherry, purple, and black bags were better - the leather looked distressed and was a bit more smooshy looking and feeling. If you live close to a boutique I'd suggest going down there to take a look personally - I wouldn't order over the phone after seeing the leather, I'd be too worried I'd get a bag with the totally smooth leather, which isn't my thing. Hope that helps

 

[chauss]

It seemed to vary with the colors. Magenta, light magenta, the dark green and the white or off white, and the gray - the leather really didn't impress me. Very smooth - it barely looked distressed at all. I mean the color was nice, it had the subtle color variations, ect,(except the light gray which was very monotone) but the leather was just too smooth - it looked like brand new leather, not distressed leather. On the other hand, the black cherry, purple, and black bags were better - the leather looked distressed and was a bit more smooshy looking and feeling. If you live close to a boutique I'd suggest going down there to take a look personally - I wouldn't order over the phone after seeing the leather, I'd be too worried I'd get a bag with the totally smooth leather, which isn't my thing. Hope that helps

angel, good advice!B). i saw horrible black cherry leather IRL.

 

[adira]

I'm new to the forum and not surprised my first topic to view is handbags - particularly Balenciaga. I didn't used to enjoy looking at handbags or shopping for one, but now I gravitate to handbag shops like a magnet. I'm happily fussy. Perhaps too much. Since seeing a couple Balenciagas in person and how beautifully made they are - not just their quality - but also the lovely style (they have just the right balance of detail and 'open space') I often find looking for handbags an almost painful experience. It's like knowing there's fine art in galleries somewhere but having to view paint-by-number garage sale items le sigh

 

[UNiQFashionista]

i have not been on this thread for a while, i passed by a store here in newyork and saw some purple balenciagas, is purple a pre-fall color?

 

[pucci_mama]

Thank you angel.

 

[Guessgirl96]

uniq - I've also not been keeping up with the colors but I believe theres an amethyst for pre fall.

 

[caroulemapoule]

Uniq: The purple is called Sapphire and is a F/W color yes

 

[kimair]

I went to Neimans SF yesterday (searching everywhere for the Estee Lauder DoubleWear black eyeliner - Neimans was like the 5th place I looked!). Since I was there I figured I'd go visit their little bbag boutique. I saw the black cherry and it is gorgeous - even the bf liked it. I want one! And I also saw a very interesting bag - forgive me if it's been talked about already, i haven't been keeping up with this thread as well as I should - but it was a black city with giant hardware but - the hardware was covered in black leather, and the trim of the bag (like the little plate in the middle on the front, ect) was sort of edged with a pattern... it looked as if they were trying to make the bag look very "biker". It wasn't my thing personally - I like the femininity of bbags and I felt the biker styling took that away, but for ppl who like a tougher look, it might be good. Has anyone else seen this or know what I'm talking about, and know the name of the bag?

it has perforated leather trim...if you go to balenciaga.com and look under fall 08 accessories, you'll see pics of them...

 

[RealDealCollection]

I haven't been around for so long, but I just got a new F/W '08 bag and I love it! It's an Off-Black Courier, my first really big bag, and here we are together ;o)

 

[glamourbebe]

love the black courier, congrats!

 

[Posh13]

it has perforated leather trim...if you go to balenciaga.com and look under fall 08 accessories, you'll see pics of them...

I didnt see pics on their site! Does anyone have pics of this bag to post??

 

[kimair]

I didnt see pics on their site! Does anyone have pics of this bag to post??

this is where they are: collection>women>accessories>accessories f08>bags

anthracite giant traveler, argent work, sapphire envelope clutch, evergreen city...pics from balenciaga.com

 

[kimair]

here is a closeup pic of the covered giant hardware with perf trim...from the purseblog...

rdc...the courier looks great on you! congrats!

 

[Posh13]

Thanks Kimair! The bag is beautiful!!! Time for a new purchase

 

[Kimkhuu]

Love the envelope clutch Kimair posted.