Is anyone else's Bal falling apart?

glamourosity · Dec 13th, 2007, 09:33 PM

I

Balenciaga and am quite obsessed, but I'm pretty disappointed in the most recent bag I bought, an '06 carmel first. The long tassel thingies fell off after only a few weeks of wear. Has this happened to anyone else?

I carried a fake Bal for 2 years (I didn't know it was fake until I found this forum and was enlightened..it was a really good fake, though.

.) and it held up better than the real one!

Did I just get a dud or is it a problem with other people, too?

BellaShoes · Dec 13th, 2007, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by glamourosity

I

Balenciaga and am quite obsessed, but I'm pretty disappointed in the most recent bag I bought, an '06 carmel first. The long tassel thingies fell off after only a few weeks of wear. Has this happened to anyone else?

I carried a fake Bal for 2 years (I didn't know it was fake until I found this forum and was enlightened..it was a really good fake, though.

.) and it held up better than the real one!

Did I just get a dud or is it a problem with other people, too?

WHAAAAAA

....first and foremost...where did you buy your Bal? If it is a reputable retailer...have you contacted the retailer for a replacement/exchange/refund?

glamourosity · Dec 13th, 2007, 09:40 PM

I got it at Neimans.. I haven't contacted them about it b/c it has been a few weeks and I can't find the receipt. Maybe I should try anyway.

nicole2730 · Dec 13th, 2007, 09:42 PM

the wear and tear of the tassels is pretty much hit or miss with Bal. how is the rest of the bag holding up? your bag should have come with spare tassels or you can order replacements for $5 from Balenciaga in New York.

a lot of people don't mind a split tassel here or there, in fact, some even prefer it!

quilter · Dec 13th, 2007, 09:45 PM

Oh my goodness..even without the receipt you need to contact the SA who took care of you..perhaps fax or email photos to her/him..so sorry to hear of your problem..My personal (limited) experience is that these bags are truly tough and for sure the tassels should not fall off even after years of wear..good luck in finding a replacement that measures up to your 'fake' Bbag!

hmwe46 · Dec 13th, 2007, 10:22 PM

My cadre of bbags are in perfect condition despite daily use

pidgeon92 · Dec 13th, 2007, 11:00 PM

My day has tassels that are all split. I wouldn't classify the bag as falling apart.

glamourosity · Dec 13th, 2007, 11:18 PM

Hmm I guess it's just this one bag, then. I have a messenger that I've used as a diaper bag and have had no problems.

The tassels haven't split (I actually like that look) they have broken off completely.

Thanks, Nicole for the tip about $5 replacements - I'll definitely do that.

Dec 13th, 2007, 09:33 PM	#1
glamourosity Member Joined: Jul 2007 Location: TX, USA Posts: 41	Is anyone else's Bal falling apart? I Balenciaga and am quite obsessed, but I'm pretty disappointed in the most recent bag I bought, an '06 carmel first. The long tassel thingies fell off after only a few weeks of wear. Has this happened to anyone else? I carried a fake Bal for 2 years (I didn't know it was fake until I found this forum and was enlightened..it was a really good fake, though. .) and it held up better than the real one! Did I just get a dud or is it a problem with other people, too?

Dec 13th, 2007, 09:40 PM	#3
glamourosity Member Joined: Jul 2007 Location: TX, USA Posts: 41	Re: Is anyone else's Bal falling apart? I got it at Neimans.. I haven't contacted them about it b/c it has been a few weeks and I can't find the receipt. Maybe I should try anyway.

Dec 13th, 2007, 09:42 PM	#4
nicole2730 sofa king crazy... Joined: Nov 2006 Location: lala land Posts: 6,085	Re: Is anyone else's Bal falling apart? the wear and tear of the tassels is pretty much hit or miss with Bal. how is the rest of the bag holding up? your bag should have come with spare tassels or you can order replacements for $5 from Balenciaga in New York. a lot of people don't mind a split tassel here or there, in fact, some even prefer it! __________________

Dec 13th, 2007, 09:45 PM	#5
quilter Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 695	Re: Is anyone else's Bal falling apart? Oh my goodness..even without the receipt you need to contact the SA who took care of you..perhaps fax or email photos to her/him..so sorry to hear of your problem..My personal (limited) experience is that these bags are truly tough and for sure the tassels should not fall off even after years of wear..good luck in finding a replacement that measures up to your 'fake' Bbag! __________________

Dec 13th, 2007, 10:22 PM	#6
hmwe46 Sub-Forum Mod Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 9,964	Re: Is anyone else's Bal falling apart? My cadre of bbags are in perfect condition despite daily use

Dec 13th, 2007, 11:00 PM	#7
pidgeon92 Member Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Waukegan, IL Posts: 1,312	Re: Is anyone else's Bal falling apart? My day has tassels that are all split. I wouldn't classify the bag as falling apart.

Dec 13th, 2007, 11:18 PM	#8
glamourosity Member Joined: Jul 2007 Location: TX, USA Posts: 41	Re: Is anyone else's Bal falling apart? Hmm I guess it's just this one bag, then. I have a messenger that I've used as a diaper bag and have had no problems. The tassels haven't split (I actually like that look) they have broken off completely. Thanks, Nicole for the tip about $5 replacements - I'll definitely do that.