Balenciaga Giant Hobo

Megs · Jan 6th, 2007, 12:59 PM

There are so many good arguments against carrying a white handbag. Regardless of what you may hear about winter white being the hippest color for the cold months, I just can't get over the images of spring that a white bag brings, and thus would probably not wear a white bag for 6 months in a year. I am a messy person, and my bags get beat up sometimes. Think of your palest friend. I'll bet she blushes and bruises brighter than anyone else you know. While that's all well and cute, you don't carry your pale friend on your arm. She is not a showcase of your personal style. I don't want my bag to tell people that I'm a clumsy little girl who once in a while spills ketchup or drops her bag in the dirt (not that I do, but if I did, I'd want it to be on a darker bag). Nonetheless, every now and then, I see a very good argument for carrying a brilliant white bag. This Balenciaga Giant Hobo is one such argument. I realize that the appeal isn't all in the color - the slouchy shape, the new gold hardware which looks terrible sometimes but really adds to this bag, the fun, slouchy shape, the sweet shortness of the top handle, the yummy, adorable, slouchy little shape - but I think this white is stunning on the hobo. I don't think I would consider this bag for another month or two, but oof, I've been hit. The white just accentuates the squishy pliant looks of the leather. I want to put on a breezy red dress and take this bag on my shoulder and head to an outdoor cafe. Oh spring, hurry up already. Picture from balenciaga.com. Contact a Balenciaga boutique or your local Barneys for more info.

By nerdphanie, The Shopping Nerd.

ETenebris · Jan 6th, 2007, 01:50 PM

Yes, I am all about the white Balenciagas for spring with the giant hardware...either this one or the Brief. Just gorgeous!

BalenciagaLove · Jan 6th, 2007, 01:54 PM

I actually like the new hobos better than the old ones. Something about this gold hardware makes this particular bag POP POP POP! Though in actually, for cities and other styles, I much prefer the old hardware.

asl_bebes · Jan 6th, 2007, 02:37 PM

I love love

this style and the giant gold HW does make this bag pop! Absolutely gorgeous ... can't wait to see how it looks IRL!

sgaotw · Jan 6th, 2007, 03:41 PM

I think white is one of the few colors that look good with the giant hardware. At least with this line, there's no splitting tassle to worry about...

Leelee · Jan 6th, 2007, 04:02 PM

Beautiful. Fresh and crisp looking.

~Moi~ · Jan 6th, 2007, 04:15 PM

Absolutely divine!
Check out People.com : The #1 Celebrity Site on the Web in the "Style Watch" section,
I'm loving the idea of "winter white"! (ex.Cameron is carrying a weekender in white, with gold HW (also TDF))
I could imagine this bag paired with a creamy white cashmere coat as well. (Minus ANY chance of "drive by slush attack")

Danica · Jan 6th, 2007, 04:46 PM

Its gorgeous

Megs · Jan 6th, 2007, 05:45 PM

Yea I love this bag too!! So beautiful!

fendifemale · Jan 7th, 2007, 04:27 AM

I need a white bag like this in my life.

kristabelle33 · Jan 7th, 2007, 10:58 AM

I love this giant hobo bag!! it's beautiful. The big hardware gives it that extra special something! I have to have it!!!!

intheevent · Jan 7th, 2007, 01:23 PM

I heart this bag

Everything about it is soooo current. The shape, the color, the GH

I know some folks are unsure about the giant hardware, I say embrace it, its bold but not overbearing

Adding this one to my wish list!

fayden · Jan 7th, 2007, 02:41 PM

cute bag! esp for balenciaga i even like it with the giant hardware but maybe not in white....

CCC Addict · Jan 7th, 2007, 05:31 PM

Does anyone know how much this one cost???

AllaboutEve · Jan 8th, 2007, 07:25 AM

Oh I really like this one!

I normally don't like the hardware on B bags, but since this one has gold hardware I like it a lot, it adds a nice contrast I think!

Jan 6th, 2007, 01:50 PM	#2
ETenebris GREEBO IS HOME!!! Location: United States	Re: Balenciaga Giant Hobo Yes, I am all about the white Balenciagas for spring with the giant hardware...either this one or the Brief. Just gorgeous! __________________ www.nystfmd.blogspot.com I'm in a New York State of Mind Hoping to trade in my bags for a backpack and a lab coat! *Got my suhali...*the only thing left is H SOMEDAY: Massai GM in ardoise swift

Jan 6th, 2007, 01:54 PM	#3
BalenciagaLove Plisse Me! Location: SF Bay Area	Re: Balenciaga Giant Hobo I actually like the new hobos better than the old ones. Something about this gold hardware makes this particular bag POP POP POP! Though in actually, for cities and other styles, I much prefer the old hardware.

Jan 6th, 2007, 02:37 PM	#4
asl_bebes livin' my life Location: Banned from Neiman Marcus	Re: Balenciaga Giant Hobo I love love this style and the giant gold HW does make this bag pop! Absolutely gorgeous ... can't wait to see how it looks IRL! __________________ MY OTHER BABIES Banned for life ... well maybe just for a year

Jan 6th, 2007, 03:41 PM	#5
sgaotw Member	Re: Balenciaga Giant Hobo I think white is one of the few colors that look good with the giant hardware. At least with this line, there's no splitting tassle to worry about... __________________ http://www.carryingcontraption.com : It's Not A Purse! (Manbags and Miscellaneous Musings)

Jan 6th, 2007, 04:02 PM	#6
Leelee Up On My Toes! Location: Highland, Maryland	Re: Balenciaga Giant Hobo Beautiful. Fresh and crisp looking.

Jan 6th, 2007, 12:59 PM	#1
Megs	Balenciaga Giant Hobo There are so many good arguments against carrying a white handbag. Regardless of what you may hear about winter white being the hippest color for the cold months, I just can't get over the images of spring that a white bag brings, and thus would probably not wear a white bag for 6 months in a year. I am a messy person, and my bags get beat up sometimes. Think of your palest friend. I'll bet she blushes and bruises brighter than anyone else you know. While that's all well and cute, you don't carry your pale friend on your arm. She is not a showcase of your personal style. I don't want my bag to tell people that I'm a clumsy little girl who once in a while spills ketchup or drops her bag in the dirt (not that I do, but if I did, I'd want it to be on a darker bag). Nonetheless, every now and then, I see a very good argument for carrying a brilliant white bag. This Balenciaga Giant Hobo is one such argument. I realize that the appeal isn't all in the color - the slouchy shape, the new gold hardware which looks terrible sometimes but really adds to this bag, the fun, slouchy shape, the sweet shortness of the top handle, the yummy, adorable, slouchy little shape - but I think this white is stunning on the hobo. I don't think I would consider this bag for another month or two, but oof, I've been hit. The white just accentuates the squishy pliant looks of the leather. I want to put on a breezy red dress and take this bag on my shoulder and head to an outdoor cafe. Oh spring, hurry up already. Picture from balenciaga.com. Contact a Balenciaga boutique or your local Barneys for more info. By nerdphanie, The Shopping Nerd. __________________ Enter our fabulous November giveaway sponsored by Adriana Castro!!!!

Jan 6th, 2007, 04:15 PM	#7
~Moi~ Member Location: Toronto	Re: Balenciaga Giant Hobo Absolutely divine! Check out People.com : The #1 Celebrity Site on the Web in the "Style Watch" section, I'm loving the idea of "winter white"! (ex.Cameron is carrying a weekender in white, with gold HW (also TDF)) I could imagine this bag paired with a creamy white cashmere coat as well. (Minus ANY chance of "drive by slush attack") __________________ "A woman can be over-dressed, never over-elegant.” -Coco Chanel

Jan 6th, 2007, 04:46 PM	#8
Danica Mijn boter boontje Location: TN	Re: Balenciaga Giant Hobo Its gorgeous __________________ Cheerleader for love

Jan 6th, 2007, 05:45 PM	#9
Megs	Re: Balenciaga Giant Hobo Yea I love this bag too!! So beautiful! __________________ Enter our fabulous November giveaway sponsored by Adriana Castro!!!!

Jan 7th, 2007, 04:27 AM	#10
fendifemale I heart ruffles! Location: texas	Re: Balenciaga Giant Hobo I need a white bag like this in my life. __________________

Jan 7th, 2007, 10:58 AM	#11
kristabelle33 Member	Re: Balenciaga Giant Hobo I love this giant hobo bag!! it's beautiful. The big hardware gives it that extra special something! I have to have it!!!! __________________ My wishlist : Black city - coming!!! Black Twiggy/First - maybe? YSL Muse Black/Brown L White Twiggy - got it!! LV Speedy 25 - got it! Mini Speedy HL - got it! INK - any bbag!! Rouge Theatre Day - got it! luv it! Coach Legacy Hippie - got it! Fall legacy Line!! Legacy leather satchel - my new love!! Kooba Maria - got it!! luv it!! Whiskey Ali - got it! Coach Bleeker bag Lily satchel What's next???

Jan 7th, 2007, 01:23 PM	#12
intheevent In The Event Location: Chicago	Re: Balenciaga Giant Hobo I heart this bag Everything about it is soooo current. The shape, the color, the GH I know some folks are unsure about the giant hardware, I say embrace it, its bold but not overbearing Adding this one to my wish list! __________________ STATEMENT BAGS- CHICAGO CHECK OUT MY NEW BLOG www.entirelyofficial.typepad.com Bag Collection: Black Fendi Spy, Black Large Baby Coco Cabas, LV Speedy Shoe Collection: Louboutin Blue Suede Declics, Louboutin Camel Mia pumps Will have: CL Orlan - black suede

Jan 7th, 2007, 02:41 PM	#13
fayden latest obsession : Location: big apple	Re: Balenciaga Giant Hobo cute bag! esp for balenciaga i even like it with the giant hardware but maybe not in white.... __________________ what's next?

Jan 7th, 2007, 05:31 PM	#14
CCC Addict Member Location: London	Re: Balenciaga Giant Hobo Does anyone know how much this one cost???

Jan 8th, 2007, 07:25 AM	#15
AllaboutEve Member Location: Rotterdam	Re: Balenciaga Giant Hobo Oh I really like this one! I normally don't like the hardware on B bags, but since this one has gold hardware I like it a lot, it adds a nice contrast I think!