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

miumiume · Jun 24th, 2008, 06:20 PM

The idiots also took the feet off the giant part time. They are SO cheap.

Woops I wrote that before seeing you guys acknowledged this- anyway it still sucks!

Gonatcha · Jun 24th, 2008, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REYNALD0C

That was also the easiest way to tell apart the PT from the City!

Nah, I think that is the stitched line in the front

REYNALD0C · Jun 24th, 2008, 06:50 PM

Oh, wthell, I didnt even notice there was a line down the middle on the PT hahahaha. Oops, I always went by the feet on the bottom! =[ Now it has to be the stiching in the front that sets apart the two.

umimaddicted · Jun 24th, 2008, 06:52 PM

I don't mind not having the tassles if these don't split anymore. I wasn't aware that the silver tag was silver!! I never thought about it I guess but now I think that is really great and that is sad if it isn't anymore. And last but not least, what did everyone use the pocket on the back of the mirror for anyway? I always thought it was too tight to fit anything in it anyhow. Was there something neat to put in it that I never have thought of?

drati · Jun 24th, 2008, 08:20 PM

Tassels don't just split, they also snap off sometimes. I really think they should include spares.

I don't mind about the no feet on the pt, I actually prefer it without feet. On the RH ones the feet serve no purpose anyway. But I'm not happy about the other changes, seems it's just about increasing profit lines.

eliza · Jun 24th, 2008, 10:13 PM

What a disappointment.

brunettetiger · Jun 24th, 2008, 10:23 PM

I would love to see a comparison modeling shot of GH Parttime with feet and without feet - to see if the bag behaves/shapes differently!

RealDealCollection · Jun 24th, 2008, 11:28 PM

I wonder if they removed the metal feet on the Giant Part-Time to make the bag a "lightweight 3.2 lbs" as it states on Balenciaga.com? [http://www.balenciaga.com/us/en/bale...kin-Gold.aspx]

I don't know how I feel about the missing feet, but the interior guested (sewn on top of the lining with depth) zipper pocket inside better still be there in the First bag...that's from the original design!! (Is it there now?)

The City could use a more Twiggy-like "built-in" zipper pocket that's deep inside to be more functional though, lots of people have said that. You know THEY read this board of opinions for future colors and changes, so speak your mind!

The mirror originally started out in Spring/Summer 2002 without the flat pocket on the backside, which I've always had a twisted Hollywood view of its purpose since I've never used it... it must be for storing your razor blade to go with the little coke mirror (sorry for my naughty humor, but I won't miss that pocket ;o)

It's funny they made the interior metal plate non-silver (925) I guess it could be any silver-toned metal... if it tarnishes, perhaps it will be like the '04/'05 Holiday Metallic bags in the Pewter color, they aren't marked for silver and they turn matte gray similar to the antiqued pewter hardware or the actual bag leather which is also Agneau for that Metallic edition and now all the bags.

I haven't experienced this latest season's bags F/W '08 in person yet, but I hope the ones I encounter don't feel like sandpaper or smell like plastic! yikes... I'd like them to be soft and vintage looking with color variation and depth.

beauxgoris · Jun 24th, 2008, 11:31 PM

I'm sad about these changes. I actually really liked the little pocket on the mirror and it seems cheap to get rid of that extra detail. I don't have any '08 bags - so I don't know how they would compare to what I already have.

balthus · Jun 24th, 2008, 11:39 PM

I got my 08 Anthra City RH yesterday and it will be going back.

Leather seems well "thin" & "flimsy" and it almost seems like a "knockoff"!

Just seems like it is not finished as well.

I love the color but not enough for the price.

Also instead of an 08 Sapphire because the color was too deep & I was hoping more for a violet shade, I waitlisted at Bergdorf Goodman for the Chanel Le Marais in Purple and this bag is TDF.

It came yesterday and granted, it is not leather, but it's stunning. The quality is all there - you know what you are getting consistently - and it's $1,295.

Dollar for dollar, in this round, the Chanel wins by a landslide.

Chanel prices for the most part have gotten ridiculous so I won't be buying many more Cbags so if Bal quality issues continue and Chanel prices keep going up, I won't even need to go on a ban - I'll won't even be tempted.

PS - I didn't notice the smell though.

hmwe46 · Jun 25th, 2008, 12:05 AM

Wicked girl!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by RealDealCollection

I wonder if they removed the metal feet on the Giant Part-Time to make the bag a "lightweight 3.2 lbs" as it states on Balenciaga.com? [http://www.balenciaga.com/us/en/balenciaga/Women/Handbags/TopHandles/P-Giant-Part-Time-Lambskin-Gold.aspx]

I don't know how I feel about the missing feet, but the interior guested (sewn on top of the lining with depth) zipper pocket inside better still be there in the First bag...that's from the original design!! (Is it there now?)

The City could use a more Twiggy-like "built-in" zipper pocket that's deep inside to be more functional though, lots of people have said that. You know THEY read this board of opinions for future colors and changes, so speak your mind!

The mirror originally started out in Spring/Summer 2002 without the flat pocket on the backside, which I've always had a twisted Hollywood view of its purpose since I've never used it... it must be for storing your razor blade to go with the little coke mirror (sorry for my naughty humor, but I won't miss that pocket ;o)

It's funny they made the interior metal plate non-silver (925) I guess it could be any silver-toned metal... if it tarnishes, perhaps it will be like the '04/'05 Holiday Metallic bags in the Pewter color, they aren't marked for silver and they turn matte gray similar to the antiqued pewter hardware or the actual bag leather which is also Agneau for that Metallic edition and now all the bags.

I haven't experienced this latest season's bags F/W '08 in person yet, but I hope the ones I encounter don't feel like sandpaper or smell like plastic! yikes... I'd like them to be soft and vintage looking with color variation and depth.

antakusuma · Jun 25th, 2008, 03:28 AM

what's gussets?

Alaska · Jun 25th, 2008, 03:38 AM

what a sad bal thread!!!

REYNALD0C · Jun 25th, 2008, 03:42 AM

Gussets are kinda where they expand? Its basically folded material that compacts and expands.

bags4fun · Jun 25th, 2008, 03:43 AM

Maybe Bal would like to completely get rid of tassels, and change everything to giant hardware! Isn't is strange that ALL of the new styles are only available with giant!?

Jun 24th, 2008, 06:50 PM	#48
REYNALD0C Is a MAN, man. Location: Soul California	Oh, wthell, I didnt even notice there was a line down the middle on the PT hahahaha. Oops, I always went by the feet on the bottom! =[ Now it has to be the stiching in the front that sets apart the two. __________________ When will it be my turn to own a Birkin? 40cm, Black Fjord with PHW PLEASE!

Jun 24th, 2008, 06:52 PM	#49
umimaddicted Member Location: Beautiful Colorado	I don't mind not having the tassles if these don't split anymore. I wasn't aware that the silver tag was silver!! I never thought about it I guess but now I think that is really great and that is sad if it isn't anymore. And last but not least, what did everyone use the pocket on the back of the mirror for anyway? I always thought it was too tight to fit anything in it anyhow. Was there something neat to put in it that I never have thought of? __________________ John 14:6 ....

Jun 24th, 2008, 10:23 PM	#52
brunettetiger Follow Your Heart... Location: Fantasy Island	I would love to see a comparison modeling shot of GH Parttime with feet and without feet - to see if the bag behaves/shapes differently! __________________ SS07GGHAnthraDayFW07BlkCitySS07GGHBlkWorkFW07VioletFirst FW07GGHPineCityFW08AmethystTwiggyFW08RubyWorkFW07SGHBlkPT

Jun 24th, 2008, 11:28 PM	#53
RealDealCollection BALENCIAGA Recycler Location: Santa Fe	I wonder if they removed the metal feet on the Giant Part-Time to make the bag a "lightweight 3.2 lbs" as it states on Balenciaga.com? [http://www.balenciaga.com/us/en/bale...kin-Gold.aspx] I don't know how I feel about the missing feet, but the interior guested (sewn on top of the lining with depth) zipper pocket inside better still be there in the First bag...that's from the original design!! (Is it there now?) The City could use a more Twiggy-like "built-in" zipper pocket that's deep inside to be more functional though, lots of people have said that. You know THEY read this board of opinions for future colors and changes, so speak your mind! The mirror originally started out in Spring/Summer 2002 without the flat pocket on the backside, which I've always had a twisted Hollywood view of its purpose since I've never used it... it must be for storing your razor blade to go with the little coke mirror (sorry for my naughty humor, but I won't miss that pocket ;o) It's funny they made the interior metal plate non-silver (925) I guess it could be any silver-toned metal... if it tarnishes, perhaps it will be like the '04/'05 Holiday Metallic bags in the Pewter color, they aren't marked for silver and they turn matte gray similar to the antiqued pewter hardware or the actual bag leather which is also Agneau for that Metallic edition and now all the bags. I haven't experienced this latest season's bags F/W '08 in person yet, but I hope the ones I encounter don't feel like sandpaper or smell like plastic! yikes... I'd like them to be soft and vintage looking with color variation and depth. __________________ Purse Forum members take $50 off your BALENCIAGA purchases at www.RealDealCollection.com with coupon code PFFIFTY Last edited by RealDealCollection; Jun 24th, 2008 at 11:32 PM. Reason: keep thinking of more to say

Jun 25th, 2008, 03:28 AM	#57
antakusuma Member	what's gussets? __________________ http://thirdmay.net

Jun 24th, 2008, 06:20 PM	#46
miumiume Member Location: New York, New York.	The idiots also took the feet off the giant part time. They are SO cheap. Woops I wrote that before seeing you guys acknowledged this- anyway it still sucks!

Jun 24th, 2008, 08:20 PM	#50
drati Member	Tassels don't just split, they also snap off sometimes. I really think they should include spares. I don't mind about the no feet on the pt, I actually prefer it without feet. On the RH ones the feet serve no purpose anyway. But I'm not happy about the other changes, seems it's just about increasing profit lines.

Jun 24th, 2008, 10:13 PM	#51
eliza Member Location: Toronto	What a disappointment.

Jun 24th, 2008, 11:31 PM	#54
beauxgoris Member	I'm sad about these changes. I actually really liked the little pocket on the mirror and it seems cheap to get rid of that extra detail. I don't have any '08 bags - so I don't know how they would compare to what I already have.

Jun 24th, 2008, 11:39 PM	#55
balthus Member Location: Dallas TX	I got my 08 Anthra City RH yesterday and it will be going back. Leather seems well "thin" & "flimsy" and it almost seems like a "knockoff"! Just seems like it is not finished as well. I love the color but not enough for the price. Also instead of an 08 Sapphire because the color was too deep & I was hoping more for a violet shade, I waitlisted at Bergdorf Goodman for the Chanel Le Marais in Purple and this bag is TDF. It came yesterday and granted, it is not leather, but it's stunning. The quality is all there - you know what you are getting consistently - and it's $1,295. Dollar for dollar, in this round, the Chanel wins by a landslide. Chanel prices for the most part have gotten ridiculous so I won't be buying many more Cbags so if Bal quality issues continue and Chanel prices keep going up, I won't even need to go on a ban - I'll won't even be tempted. PS - I didn't notice the smell though.

Jun 25th, 2008, 03:38 AM	#58
Alaska Material Girl Location: Alaska	what a sad bal thread!!! __________________ "this..stuff? ....it's not turquoise, it's not lapis, it's actually cerulean.... that blue represents millions of dollars and countless jobs and so it's sort of comical how you think that you've made a choice that exempts you from the fashion industry when, in fact, you're wearing the sweater that was selected for you by the people in this room. From a pile of stuff....."

Jun 25th, 2008, 03:42 AM	#59
REYNALD0C Is a MAN, man. Location: Soul California	Gussets are kinda where they expand? Its basically folded material that compacts and expands. __________________ When will it be my turn to own a Birkin? 40cm, Black Fjord with PHW PLEASE!

Jun 25th, 2008, 03:43 AM	#60
bags4fun handbag luvin mama Location: with all my bags	Maybe Bal would like to completely get rid of tassels, and change everything to giant hardware! Isn't is strange that ALL of the new styles are only available with giant!? __________________ Still looking for the MJ Pale Yellow Suvi Tote.