Pics of FW 08 Changes: mirror, silver tag, anything else?

pursesnpeaches · Jun 24th, 2008, 09:50 AM

I was looking into beginning a Bal collection but am not sure - I know I won't like the feel of rough leather - is it worth it? there are bags I like in LV and BV that would suffice.

Pinkie · Jun 24th, 2008, 10:14 AM

that is a real letdown to lose touches like feet, mirror change, no ex-tassles... & the handles.. I've been worried that they would lighten up the handles ever since the double strings on the GH (I do like those!) but do the GH feel different?? I have not seen any of the fall collection yet so I'm really bummed if they let down on the leather quality....

aaallabama · Jun 24th, 2008, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by KDC

I can't help but wonder if the new non-silver metal tag will tarnish (or even worse...) get surface rust???

ITA with hmwe, I am just about done with my collection. There will not be any new Bbag purchases for me if the leather keeps coming out like sand paper!

^^ WTF, the new silver tags aren't silver anymore (?)...and what's this business about the inner pockets not having gussets (?)...i don't know what that means, but none of this sounds good...so, let's see, no extra tassels, no pocket on the back of the mirror, thinner laced handles, no feet on the PT's, non-metal balenciaga plate & no gussets?!?!

Z&J · Jun 24th, 2008, 01:01 PM

And no box! Just got my Twiggy. Nice that they raise the price but take away the extra tassels. My kids are always tugging on them. I'm going to be too stressed out to use the bag. They said they won't even get them in until this season is over. YIKES

ahertz · Jun 24th, 2008, 01:12 PM

I just want to say that I saw a ton of the new bags at NM in Las Vegas a few weeks back and several of the colors had very nice, thick leather including amythest and anthracite. Others had thin, dry leather, but it's not the whole batch.

delmilano · Jun 24th, 2008, 01:15 PM

i have seen some anthracite cities with really yummy thick and distressed leather too. just saw saddle today, with great more even-y leather, and it's actually medium brown, quite close to 06 truffle, nothing like 05 caramel.

Shasta · Jun 24th, 2008, 01:38 PM

I loved the feet on gh part-time bags. I think that removing them was stupid for them to change. talk about cutting corners.

juneping · Jun 24th, 2008, 01:47 PM

i really hate the fact that they rise the price and lower the quality. not that i am planning to buy any...but just hate the fact that it's happening.

Louis_gal · Jun 24th, 2008, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by delmilano

these little things they take away from b bags make me want to pass this season and stop buying new bags.
that being said, i must confess that i want an argent city so bad, but i'm still wondering if i should get one.
i'm very disappointed and mad about the little details they took away... why did they do that? just want to sell extra tassles at 5 euros a pair instead of giving us some extras !!!!

I agree "M". I was waiting for the Marine to debut in Oct., but with all these changes, I'd rather spend the $ on older bags because all the colors seem to be repeats from seasons past.

HandbagAngel · Jun 24th, 2008, 03:21 PM

I haven't seen any 08 F/W GH Work yet. Has anyone seen them? Do they have feet?

tresjoliex · Jun 24th, 2008, 04:28 PM

So I was debating between chanel and bal, and I think my next purchase will in fact be a Chanel.

Sadly.

(probably will still end up buying a balen cuz im in love)

Anyways, I hope they increase their quality in the future.

Virgo · Jun 24th, 2008, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Antubella

It's scandalous there aren't extra tassels anymore

Per Aloha Rag, Balenciaga is using different glue now so the tassels shouldn't split anymore.

Time will tell if that is correct that the tassels won't split.

REYNALD0C · Jun 24th, 2008, 05:01 PM

No feet on the PT?! Wthell. I feel like the RH feet on bags dont do anything because it still sags! But with the GH feet on bags it kinda does support. I heard them clicking on the floor when I set it down before haha. That was also the easiest way to tell apart the PT from the City!

REYNALD0C · Jun 24th, 2008, 05:02 PM

Its funny, I bet Balenciaga thinks we dont notice the changes on bags ;P

guccilove · Jun 24th, 2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Z&J

And no box! Just got my Twiggy. Nice that they raise the price but take away the extra tassels. My kids are always tugging on them. I'm going to be too stressed out to use the bag. They said they won't even get them in until this season is over. YIKES

yes, mine didnt have a box either! i was like huh?!?!

Jun 24th, 2008, 09:50 AM	#31
pursesnpeaches Member Location: Back in Canada again	I was looking into beginning a Bal collection but am not sure - I know I won't like the feel of rough leather - is it worth it? there are bags I like in LV and BV that would suffice. __________________ Wishlist LV Tivoli PM LV Galliera PM LV Epi Jasmin Balenciaga City Chanel Flap Collection LV Damier Speedy 25 - 28/09/07 LV Trevi PM - 15/05/08 Balenciaga Ruby First - 11/10/08 LV Damier Neverfull MM - 08/11/08

Jun 24th, 2008, 01:12 PM	#35
ahertz Member Location: Los Angeles	I just want to say that I saw a ton of the new bags at NM in Las Vegas a few weeks back and several of the colors had very nice, thick leather including amythest and anthracite. Others had thin, dry leather, but it's not the whole batch. __________________

Jun 24th, 2008, 01:38 PM	#37
Shasta Ms. GoLightly	*I loved the feet on gh part-time bags. I think that removing them was stupid for them to change. talk about cutting corners.* __________________ Please visit my blog! Bergdorf Blondes http://bblondes.blogspot.com/

Jun 24th, 2008, 01:47 PM	#38
juneping couch potato-ing Location: NYC	i really hate the fact that they rise the price and lower the quality. not that i am planning to buy any...but just hate the fact that it's happening. __________________ wish list: purse ban until the cc is paid off

Jun 24th, 2008, 04:28 PM	#41
tresjoliex adore couture	So I was debating between chanel and bal, and I think my next purchase will in fact be a Chanel. Sadly. (probably will still end up buying a balen cuz im in love) Anyways, I hope they increase their quality in the future. __________________ "I am so dope, like Louboutin's with the red bottoms, you gotta have 'em, you glad you got 'em."

Jun 24th, 2008, 10:14 AM	#32
Pinkie Member	that is a real letdown to lose touches like feet, mirror change, no ex-tassles... & the handles.. I've been worried that they would lighten up the handles ever since the double strings on the GH (I do like those!) but do the GH feel different?? I have not seen any of the fall collection yet so I'm really bummed if they let down on the leather quality....

Jun 24th, 2008, 01:01 PM	#34
Z&J Member Location: New York State	And no box! Just got my Twiggy. Nice that they raise the price but take away the extra tassels. My kids are always tugging on them. I'm going to be too stressed out to use the bag. They said they won't even get them in until this season is over. YIKES

Jun 24th, 2008, 01:15 PM	#36
delmilano I love b bags Location: paris	i have seen some anthracite cities with really yummy thick and distressed leather too. just saw saddle today, with great more even-y leather, and it's actually medium brown, quite close to 06 truffle, nothing like 05 caramel.

Jun 24th, 2008, 03:21 PM	#40
HandbagAngel Member	I haven't seen any 08 F/W GH Work yet. Has anyone seen them? Do they have feet?

Jun 24th, 2008, 05:01 PM	#43
REYNALD0C Is a MAN, man. Location: Soul California	No feet on the PT?! Wthell. I feel like the RH feet on bags dont do anything because it still sags! But with the GH feet on bags it kinda does support. I heard them clicking on the floor when I set it down before haha. That was also the easiest way to tell apart the PT from the City! __________________ When will it be my turn to own a Birkin? 40cm, Black Fjord with PHW PLEASE!

Jun 24th, 2008, 05:02 PM	#44
REYNALD0C Is a MAN, man. Location: Soul California	Its funny, I bet Balenciaga thinks we dont notice the changes on bags ;P __________________ When will it be my turn to own a Birkin? 40cm, Black Fjord with PHW PLEASE!