Comparison of Argent vs. Griege?

Cheshire Cat · Jun 29th, 2008, 11:14 PM

Does anybody have comparison pictures of these two yet? Seen them both in real life? I'm very interested in getting a light grey Bbag and I can't decide whether to save some money and get a used Griege bag or wait for a brand-new Argent. If they're very similar it would be nice to find an older bag for less money.

Thanks!

And if there's a better place for this question, please accept my apologies, mods.

KDC · Jun 29th, 2008, 11:19 PM

Hmmm, good thinking Cheshire...At least an older bag will have all the "old" extras like the extra tassels, pocket on back of mirror and actual silver used on the metal plate instead of some "unknown" metal that will probably rust!!!

Nanaz · Jun 29th, 2008, 11:24 PM

From club section. It is 06 Greige.
and my Argent Work.

Cheshire Cat · Jun 29th, 2008, 11:33 PM

Thanks for the pics, Nanaz! They look very similar, but Griege appears a little darker? It looks like I could probably buy a Griege bag and not have too many regrets when I see Argent.

Nanaz · Jun 29th, 2008, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheshire Cat

Thanks for the pics, Nanaz! They look very similar, but Griege appears a little darker? It looks like I could probably buy a Griege bag and not have too many regrets when I see Argent.

They are similar but i would say Argent is much lighter in person.

Cheshire Cat · Jun 30th, 2008, 12:48 AM

Thank you so much! That's really helpful.

powderpuff100 · Jun 30th, 2008, 01:56 AM

Here are comparison pics of my Greige and my Mom's argent. Argent is a silvery, icy gray. Greige is way more beige with gray tones and it's darker. Argent reminds me of a gray Dolma. You know how Dolma has that sort of frosty look? I see that in Argent too. It's a beautiful color and I don't think having one of each would be considered a repeat at all. I think Oatmeal is closer to Greige than Argent. Argent has no beige tones at all.
I have so many neutrals that I am undecided on Argent. I love it but not sure I need it and I'm still way on the fence with the Agneau leather. Granted the Argent has nice leather but how will it wear and what will it look like in a year or two?

powderpuff100 · Jun 30th, 2008, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Nanaz

From club section. It is 06 Greige.
and my Argent Work.

Is that Greige for sure? My Greige doesn't have blue stitching or is it just showing up blue on my monitor?

lizz · Jun 30th, 2008, 02:33 AM

AHHHHHHH! THANK YOU, POWDER!!!!!!

I just came to the forum to ask this very question, and here is the question and the answer at my fingertips! I have wanted greige for forever, so think I will get argent this season.

yslalice · Jun 30th, 2008, 02:43 AM

I have griege (aulmoniere) and I have seen the argent IRL. The argent is a true light gray, while the griege is a gray with beige undertones. It's like the base colour on argent is white, while the base colour on griege is beige.
They are both pretty colours, and they both do the great bal colour change in different lights.

goldilocks10023 · Jun 30th, 2008, 05:26 PM

aaakkk-- i was holding off on getting an argent work b/c I have a greige courier. I was telling myself that they were too similar to justify both. Powderpuff you are enabling me.....

REREsaurus · Jun 30th, 2008, 06:13 PM

Great comparo's powder and nanaz!!!

I'm not feeling the Argent, too much of a cooler undertone that probably wouldn't sit well with my...color. I'm Yellow btw. Hhaha.

I'm more of a Greige gal. Agree that at least with the older bags, you get the tassels and SILVER plate vs. mysterious metal. Also seems like Greige will match more items, and be able to withstand usage better since it already has that "dirt" or beige colored undertone.

My Griege is actually closer to the one that powder posted... not closer, but IS the shade of powder's City. HTH.

powderpuff100 · Jun 30th, 2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by yslalice

. The argent is a true light gray, while the griege is a gray with beige undertones. It's like the base colour on argent is white, while the base colour on griege is beige.
.

EXACTLY!! Perfect description

powderpuff100 · Jun 30th, 2008, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by REREsaurus

I'm not feeling the Argent, .

Neither was I really until I saw my Mom's. It's so soft and pretty, also different from any other gray bags. It has sort of a frosty look. I really love it but like you, the higher prices for agneau, no tassels, etc. I would like to see how these new bags stand the test of time first.

REREsaurus · Jun 30th, 2008, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by powderpuff100

Neither was I really until I saw my Mom's. It's so soft and pretty, also different from any other gray bags. It has sort of a frosty look. I really love it but like you, the higher prices for agneau, no tassels, etc. I would like to see how these new bags stand the test of time first.

Thnx powder for posting pics. I've found that personally, for me, the cool tones make me (not the bag) look strange. You're lucky, if memory serves me correctly from your posts, it would seem that you can wear nearly EVERY shade/color that Bal produces.

Lucky for me, I have less options and therefore, my wallet is safe. For now.

BTW - your moms Argent, I understand that its soft, but is it "pillowy?"

Jun 29th, 2008, 11:14 PM	#1
Cheshire Cat O frabjous day! Location: Seattle/Wonderland	Comparison of Argent vs. Griege? Does anybody have comparison pictures of these two yet? Seen them both in real life? I'm very interested in getting a light grey Bbag and I can't decide whether to save some money and get a used Griege bag or wait for a brand-new Argent. If they're very similar it would be nice to find an older bag for less money. Thanks! And if there's a better place for this question, please accept my apologies, mods. __________________ vert gazon-bubblegum-lilac-tomato-magenta-violet-pine-ocean white caviar classic flap - black caviar vintage flap - bordeaux diamond shine medium flap

Jun 29th, 2008, 11:19 PM	#2
KDC bbag.jeans.heels Location: Somewhere on a beach in the Pacific	Hmmm, good thinking Cheshire...At least an older bag will have all the "old" extras like the extra tassels, pocket on back of mirror and actual silver used on the metal plate instead of some "unknown" metal that will probably rust!!! __________________ Out with the old, in with the new! NeroGGHLVGallieraMerFonceGGHBleuElectriqueGGHBubblegumRubisGrannySGHMandarin ...satisfied

Jun 29th, 2008, 11:33 PM	#4
Cheshire Cat O frabjous day! Location: Seattle/Wonderland	Thanks for the pics, Nanaz! They look very similar, but Griege appears a little darker? It looks like I could probably buy a Griege bag and not have too many regrets when I see Argent. __________________ vert gazon-bubblegum-lilac-tomato-magenta-violet-pine-ocean white caviar classic flap - black caviar vintage flap - bordeaux diamond shine medium flap

Jun 30th, 2008, 12:48 AM	#6
Cheshire Cat O frabjous day! Location: Seattle/Wonderland	Thank you so much! That's really helpful. __________________ vert gazon-bubblegum-lilac-tomato-magenta-violet-pine-ocean white caviar classic flap - black caviar vintage flap - bordeaux diamond shine medium flap

Jun 30th, 2008, 01:56 AM	#7
powderpuff100 Life is a beach Location: Florida Keys	Here are comparison pics of my Greige and my Mom's argent. Argent is a silvery, icy gray. Greige is way more beige with gray tones and it's darker. Argent reminds me of a gray Dolma. You know how Dolma has that sort of frosty look? I see that in Argent too. It's a beautiful color and I don't think having one of each would be considered a repeat at all. I think Oatmeal is closer to Greige than Argent. Argent has no beige tones at all. I have so many neutrals that I am undecided on Argent. I love it but not sure I need it and I'm still way on the fence with the Agneau leather. Granted the Argent has nice leather but how will it wear and what will it look like in a year or two? __________________ NEW AKC CHAMPION- JAZZ, see her pics here: http://forum.purseblog.com/animalici...zz-360535.html

Jun 29th, 2008, 11:24 PM	#3
Nanaz member	From club section. It is 06 Greige. and my Argent Work.

Jun 30th, 2008, 02:33 AM	#9
lizz Member Location: Flo Ri Da	AHHHHHHH! THANK YOU, POWDER!!!!!! I just came to the forum to ask this very question, and here is the question and the answer at my fingertips! I have wanted greige for forever, so think I will get argent this season. __________________ I wonder who it was defined man as a rational animal. It was the most premature definition ever given. Man is many things, but he is not rational. -Oscar Wilde

Jun 30th, 2008, 02:43 AM	#10
yslalice What's This?	I have griege (aulmoniere) and I have seen the argent IRL. The argent is a true light gray, while the griege is a gray with beige undertones. It's like the base colour on argent is white, while the base colour on griege is beige. They are both pretty colours, and they both do the great bal colour change in different lights. __________________ green is the new black....eco-chic.

Jun 30th, 2008, 05:26 PM	#11
goldilocks10023 Member Location: New York City	aaakkk-- i was holding off on getting an argent work b/c I have a greige courier. I was telling myself that they were too similar to justify both. Powderpuff you are enabling me..... __________________ have: navy first, vert gazon first, electric blue GSH city, vert fonce CP, sky blue 08 CP, tomato RH day, 08 magenta RH day, greige courier, blue glacier work wishlist: black day with GSH, black city pewter HW

Jun 30th, 2008, 06:13 PM	#12
REREsaurus Walk like a boss. Location: Tracking treasue down, inevitably.	Great comparo's powder and nanaz!!! I'm not feeling the Argent, too much of a cooler undertone that probably wouldn't sit well with my...color. I'm Yellow btw. Hhaha. I'm more of a Greige gal. Agree that at least with the older bags, you get the tassels and SILVER plate vs. mysterious metal. Also seems like Greige will match more items, and be able to withstand usage better since it already has that "dirt" or beige colored undertone. My Griege is actually closer to the one that powder posted... not closer, but IS the shade of powder's City. HTH. Last edited by REREsaurus; Jun 30th, 2008 at 06:21 PM.