Does Balenciaga kill all other brands for you?

beauxgoris · May 8th, 2008, 04:17 PM

It does for me. The more I use my B-bags and accessories the more I love them. There's nothing else that really grabs me. I've sold off most other bags. I'm down to my Gerard Darel bags (which I use in lieu of a b-bag when it's raining - my knock around bags if you will) and one YSL Muse that I love. Other than that it's all b-bag all the time. They've sort of ruined other bags for me. I have a BV Hobo (and a bunch of BV accessories) - but I'm only keeping it since I know it's a "forever" bag that I can wear and is classic. I don't even use it anymore.

Just wondering if this has happened to anyone else?

Sorry mods, I know there is a thread on this somewhere, but with no search function I couldn't find it.

hmwe46 · May 8th, 2008, 04:31 PM

Yeah, there is another thread on this but I can't find it either

And yes, Balenciaga has ruined me for all other brands.

I have actually tried to actively find another brand to fall in love with-- and I can't

lovely64 · May 8th, 2008, 04:36 PM

yup, fortunately it has (or I´d be totally over my head in debt

LOL), I love each and every one of my bags and I cannot picture myself stop loving them......that will probably never happen though. I do have to say that I still use, and like, my LV luggage,

Kat

evolkatie · May 8th, 2008, 04:42 PM

i saw a number of LVs decreasing since I got my first bbag.

redney · May 8th, 2008, 04:46 PM

For me personally I definitely went ga-ga over Balenciaga with my first bag but since then I've been able to edit down my Bal collection down while also adding other fantastic bags from Chloe, Belen Echandia, Gerard Darel and Kale.

The one thing that sometimes bugs me about Bal but not my other bags is some of the Bal leather seems a little more 'fragile' if you know what I mean. I'm always worried about scratching it or "warming" the handles - I don't worry as much about these things with some of my other brands.

I still

Bal though, don't get me wrong!

bagscraze · May 8th, 2008, 05:23 PM

It definitely does kill other brands for me. Even though I dont have a lot of money to spend but I am still in love with Balenciaga more than any other brands. The leather and design are what catches my attention. So far, I only have one messenger. If I ever had a chance, I would probably go for other brands such as Hermes bags, LV trunks, and Nancy Gonzalez bags. Those are the only brands that I mainly adore besides Balenciaga. Not just bags but everything about Balenciaga is sooooo fabulous. However, I totally agree with redney about "fragile" the bags are.

ahertz · May 8th, 2008, 05:40 PM

I went way overboard with Bal when the brand first caught my eye. I sold EVERYTHING else and only bought Bal for about a year. I've calmed down a bit since then and am slowly adding other brands back into my wardrobe. But Bals are still my go-to!

MrsShoeGal · May 8th, 2008, 05:41 PM

No it hasn't for me just because I can't afford to buy every balencaiga I want! But I have some other loves that are more affrodable and for the most part draw more comments than my BBAGS.

psaseattle · May 8th, 2008, 05:46 PM

For me yes, for the most part - i do have and love my LV luggage which I use weekly for biz travel, and I do have a couple basic LV bags that are "classics" that I will never part with....but for the most part, I love the Balenciaga bags! I am fairly new to them though, so I am curious to see how they hold up over time and continued use. My LVs are long-lived and will stand up to a years and years of use....I do wonder about my Balenciagas in that respect.....

ivylouwho · May 8th, 2008, 05:50 PM

I'm so glad you posted this thread!

Balenciaga has ruined me, for all other bags!

I love them so much I have trouble using some of my other bags, sometimes!

I go to use another bag and I have b-bag withdrawls! Its terrible!

Balenciaga kills it!!!

lingtsui · May 8th, 2008, 05:58 PM

Yep, it did it for me!
I was such a Gucci girl .... I dreamed of owning a Gucci and I finally got my first when I started working but then I got my first Bbag. In the beginning it was just one then I became obsessed (and I have to say that joining tPF only amplified my obsession with Bbags). The more I learned and the more pictures of the colorful smooshy Bbags I saw the more I wanted them all. Up until last month I still had my Gucci wallet but I just sold that off too when I got my GSH Magenta wallet. I gave or sold most my other bags except my botkier ...that I keep around when it rains or when I am going somewhere outdoorsy where I know the bag will end up on the floor.

Sophie · May 8th, 2008, 06:12 PM

Yes, oh my goodness.
I still use my LV luggage, and a couple of Chanel or Miu Miu bags (very rarely use), but the ONLY bags I buy anymore - and use everyday - and OBSESS over are the Balenciaga.
I even sell other designer brands at my boutique and could get them at cost, but I have no interest anymore.

...I wonder what I was doing with my time before I got bit by this bug???

lizziecat · May 8th, 2008, 06:35 PM

I am still very smitten by Balenciaga, but I'm pleased to say that falling for a designer bag has also opened my eyes to other designers and I must confess to be totally in love with Chanel as well. I think it's very healthy to love other items. Sorry Bal but you're still a fave!

suchagirl · May 8th, 2008, 06:39 PM

Pretty much, yes! I can still appreciate other bags, and have kept a few of my old favs, but if I spend on a bag, it's going to be a Bal!

mlm4485 · May 8th, 2008, 06:40 PM

My bbag obsession just started a couple months ago, and am already planning future purchases

I was die-hard Chloe before moving over to the "dark side", and have been selling off my Chloe to fund Balenciaga. I love the Chloe leather, but there really is no comparison to bbags. Balenciaga has succeeded in killing all other brands for me.

May 8th, 2008, 04:17 PM	#1
beauxgoris Member	Does Balenciaga kill all other brands for you? It does for me. The more I use my B-bags and accessories the more I love them. There's nothing else that really grabs me. I've sold off most other bags. I'm down to my Gerard Darel bags (which I use in lieu of a b-bag when it's raining - my knock around bags if you will) and one YSL Muse that I love. Other than that it's all b-bag all the time. They've sort of ruined other bags for me. I have a BV Hobo (and a bunch of BV accessories) - but I'm only keeping it since I know it's a "forever" bag that I can wear and is classic. I don't even use it anymore. Just wondering if this has happened to anyone else? Sorry mods, I know there is a thread on this somewhere, but with no search function I couldn't find it.

May 8th, 2008, 04:31 PM	#2
hmwe46 Member	Re: Does Balenciaga kill all other brands for you? Yeah, there is another thread on this but I can't find it either And yes, Balenciaga has ruined me for all other brands. I have actually tried to actively find another brand to fall in love with-- and I can't

May 8th, 2008, 04:36 PM	#3
lovely64 On bal overdrive;) Location: Europe	Re: Does Balenciaga kill all other brands for you? yup, fortunately it has (or I´d be totally over my head in debt LOL), I love each and every one of my bags and I cannot picture myself stop loving them......that will probably never happen though. I do have to say that I still use, and like, my LV luggage, Kat __________________ I am looking for a CDC bracelet in a pop colour with phw "man never is but always to be blessed" Alexander Pope stop buying GM shawls, and start saving for that Birkin

May 8th, 2008, 04:42 PM	#4
evolkatie Member Location: USA	Re: Does Balenciaga kill all other brands for you? i saw a number of LVs decreasing since I got my first bbag. __________________ My CL Collection Total Ban Dec 1 - May 31 Eeek!! I'm only allowed Patent Rolandos

May 8th, 2008, 04:46 PM	#5
redney Lovin' Life!	Re: Does Balenciaga kill all other brands for you? For me personally I definitely went ga-ga over Balenciaga with my first bag but since then I've been able to edit down my Bal collection down while also adding other fantastic bags from Chloe, Belen Echandia, Gerard Darel and Kale. The one thing that sometimes bugs me about Bal but not my other bags is some of the Bal leather seems a little more 'fragile' if you know what I mean. I'm always worried about scratching it or "warming" the handles - I don't worry as much about these things with some of my other brands. I still Bal though, don't get me wrong!

May 8th, 2008, 05:23 PM	#6
bagscraze Member	Re: Does Balenciaga kill all other brands for you? It definitely does kill other brands for me. Even though I dont have a lot of money to spend but I am still in love with Balenciaga more than any other brands. The leather and design are what catches my attention. So far, I only have one messenger. If I ever had a chance, I would probably go for other brands such as Hermes bags, LV trunks, and Nancy Gonzalez bags. Those are the only brands that I mainly adore besides Balenciaga. Not just bags but everything about Balenciaga is sooooo fabulous. However, I totally agree with redney about "fragile" the bags are. Last edited by bagscraze; May 8th, 2008 at 05:26 PM.

May 8th, 2008, 05:40 PM	#7
ahertz Member Location: Los Angeles	Re: Does Balenciaga kill all other brands for you? I went way overboard with Bal when the brand first caught my eye. I sold EVERYTHING else and only bought Bal for about a year. I've calmed down a bit since then and am slowly adding other brands back into my wardrobe. But Bals are still my go-to! __________________

May 8th, 2008, 05:41 PM	#8
MrsShoeGal Member Location: West Coast	Re: Does Balenciaga kill all other brands for you? No it hasn't for me just because I can't afford to buy every balencaiga I want! But I have some other loves that are more affrodable and for the most part draw more comments than my BBAGS. __________________ *Minkies are always on top........* WANTS: Purple Nikki Berry Nikki BLACK NIKKI SH MAC with tassels color??

May 8th, 2008, 05:46 PM	#9
psaseattle Member Location: Seattle	Re: Does Balenciaga kill all other brands for you? For me yes, for the most part - i do have and love my LV luggage which I use weekly for biz travel, and I do have a couple basic LV bags that are "classics" that I will never part with....but for the most part, I love the Balenciaga bags! I am fairly new to them though, so I am curious to see how they hold up over time and continued use. My LVs are long-lived and will stand up to a years and years of use....I do wonder about my Balenciagas in that respect..... __________________ ALL MY HOLY GRAILS CAME HOME....I AM BAL-CONTENT FINALLY!!!!!!

May 8th, 2008, 05:50 PM	#10
ivylouwho Handbag Connoisseur! Location: So. California	Re: Does Balenciaga kill all other brands for you? I'm so glad you posted this thread! Balenciaga has ruined me, for all other bags! I love them so much I have trouble using some of my other bags, sometimes! I go to use another bag and I have b-bag withdrawls! Its terrible! Balenciaga kills it!!!

May 8th, 2008, 05:58 PM	#11
lingtsui myBbag rides shotgun Location: New Yorker in Houston	Re: Does Balenciaga kill all other brands for you? Yep, it did it for me! I was such a Gucci girl .... I dreamed of owning a Gucci and I finally got my first when I started working but then I got my first Bbag. In the beginning it was just one then I became obsessed (and I have to say that joining tPF only amplified my obsession with Bbags). The more I learned and the more pictures of the colorful smooshy Bbags I saw the more I wanted them all. Up until last month I still had my Gucci wallet but I just sold that off too when I got my GSH Magenta wallet. I gave or sold most my other bags except my botkier ...that I keep around when it rains or when I am going somewhere outdoorsy where I know the bag will end up on the floor.

May 8th, 2008, 06:12 PM	#12
Sophie blondette	Re: Does Balenciaga kill all other brands for you? Yes, oh my goodness. I still use my LV luggage, and a couple of Chanel or Miu Miu bags (very rarely use), but the ONLY bags I buy anymore - and use everyday - and OBSESS over are the Balenciaga. I even sell other designer brands at my boutique and could get them at cost, but I have no interest anymore. ...I wonder what I was doing with my time before I got bit by this bug???

May 8th, 2008, 06:35 PM	#13
lizziecat Member Location: UK	Re: Does Balenciaga kill all other brands for you? I am still very smitten by Balenciaga, but I'm pleased to say that falling for a designer bag has also opened my eyes to other designers and I must confess to be totally in love with Chanel as well. I think it's very healthy to love other items. Sorry Bal but you're still a fave!

May 8th, 2008, 06:39 PM	#14
suchagirl Member	Re: Does Balenciaga kill all other brands for you? Pretty much, yes! I can still appreciate other bags, and have kept a few of my old favs, but if I spend on a bag, it's going to be a Bal! __________________ Baldazzled. Seriously.

May 8th, 2008, 06:40 PM	#15
mlm4485 Member	Re: Does Balenciaga kill all other brands for you? My bbag obsession just started a couple months ago, and am already planning future purchases I was die-hard Chloe before moving over to the "dark side", and have been selling off my Chloe to fund Balenciaga. I love the Chloe leather, but there really is no comparison to bbags. Balenciaga has succeeded in killing all other brands for me.