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yndsr · Oct 6th, 2009, 11:36 PM

I haven't think about the color yet.. I might be looking for neutral color so it can last for a long time. do you have any suggestion?

LT bag lady · Oct 7th, 2009, 12:20 AM

Ebano!!! Dk Chocolate Brown.
Classic Bottega gets my vote

Stop by the Bottega Veneta subforum and look in the reference thread.
G/L!!

chriseve · Oct 7th, 2009, 01:06 AM

I've owned all 3 styles. I would say that the BV Medium Veneta fits the least amount of stuff, closely followed by the Bal City)very closely), then the Bal Day. Even though the Veneta and the Day are both hobos, I had a much easier time finding things in the Veneta and most things just swim inside the Day (it's so deep). The City and the Veneta would rate higher in 'ease in finding what you need list' than the Day. In terms of leather, personally I think I'd spend $2K in a BV bag over a Bal bag any day, but their leather's more delicate (assuming we're talking about the regulars, nothing exotic or SOed) and I'd stick to darker color Venetas as the lighter ones show dirt/stain fairly easily. Most of the Bal bags(especially the newer season ones) I've bought and sold seems to have a light glaze/shine to it and they're easier to take care of, especially with the right products, though it's been known that their color fades after heavy use, I personally haven't seen any in the ones I used(but then again, I don't use them for very long before storing them away or selling them already:-). Now, with the color options, you can't go wrong with Bbags. If you're on a budget, I think there's more Bbags online(retailers or auction sites) to choose from as supposed to BVs. I've seen alot of Bal fakes, and very very few BV fakes. Since you're only 19, maybe Bbags are more suited for you. Hope this helps! GL:)

ari · Oct 7th, 2009, 03:18 AM

Bottega gets my vote - DEF!

BgaHolic · Oct 7th, 2009, 06:38 AM

It depends on your personal taste. One is a classic and one is a classic with an edge. My niece is 23 and she would choose the BV hands down only because she likes classic things. Either way, you are buying a wonderful bag! Good luck!

ssc0619 · Oct 7th, 2009, 09:16 AM

For me, I would always pick the Bottega Veneta. However, for your age, you might be more happy with the Bal bag. That line seems very popular with the young crowd (a crowd that I don't belong to

) But, really you can't go wrong with either choice.

nicyup · Oct 7th, 2009, 12:28 PM

definitely the balenciaga!

jmcadon · Oct 7th, 2009, 12:38 PM

Bottega Veneta is such a classy choice. I think you would get more wear out of it. I have a medium Veneta in Ebano, a rich dark brown and it has worn beautifully. The leather is as soft as butter, but has shown very little wear!

papertiger · Oct 7th, 2009, 12:44 PM

Between the two the BV would get my vote (though I like both brands)

karmenzsofia · Oct 7th, 2009, 06:10 PM

I love both brands, and I agree with those who said the BBag would be better for someone your age...though, to be honest, IMO both brands are a bit too much for anyone under late 20s (not just because of the look but also because the prices are so high and not something that someone that age normally can afford). As to the color choices, they're endless! I personally like neutrals.

gucci fan · Oct 7th, 2009, 07:34 PM

Both are great! Can't go wrong with either.

Mette · Oct 7th, 2009, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by Alana1981

Wow these two bags couldn't be more different!

I agree, the styles are very different. I think you'd possibly be best placed to make the decision based on whether you wanted something hip and funky (Balenciaga) or whether you wanted something more classic (BV). I agree that Balenciaga tends to be used by a younger crowd than BV.

Best wishes with the decision and be sure to let us know what you eventually decide.

leilani01 · Oct 7th, 2009, 11:11 PM

I like Bal but I adore BV!

Bottega's have such soft, smooshy leather....

HandbagAngel · Oct 8th, 2009, 10:40 PM

Both brands are my favorites. Between the two, I would suggest Bal Giant City since BV is a little bit too mature for a young girl IMO.

La Comtesse · Oct 9th, 2009, 02:29 PM

I vote for the Bottega. If you take good care of it, it should last you a lifetime.

Oct 6th, 2009, 11:36 PM	#31
yndsr OP Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 12	I haven't think about the color yet.. I might be looking for neutral color so it can last for a long time. do you have any suggestion?
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Oct 7th, 2009, 12:20 AM	#32
LT bag lady Another addict Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Too close to NYC Posts: 4,454	Ebano!!! Dk Chocolate Brown. Classic Bottega gets my vote Stop by the Bottega Veneta subforum and look in the reference thread. G/L!!
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Oct 7th, 2009, 01:06 AM	#33
chriseve Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,647	I've owned all 3 styles. I would say that the BV Medium Veneta fits the least amount of stuff, closely followed by the Bal City)very closely), then the Bal Day. Even though the Veneta and the Day are both hobos, I had a much easier time finding things in the Veneta and most things just swim inside the Day (it's so deep). The City and the Veneta would rate higher in 'ease in finding what you need list' than the Day. In terms of leather, personally I think I'd spend $2K in a BV bag over a Bal bag any day, but their leather's more delicate (assuming we're talking about the regulars, nothing exotic or SOed) and I'd stick to darker color Venetas as the lighter ones show dirt/stain fairly easily. Most of the Bal bags(especially the newer season ones) I've bought and sold seems to have a light glaze/shine to it and they're easier to take care of, especially with the right products, though it's been known that their color fades after heavy use, I personally haven't seen any in the ones I used(but then again, I don't use them for very long before storing them away or selling them already:-). Now, with the color options, you can't go wrong with Bbags. If you're on a budget, I think there's more Bbags online(retailers or auction sites) to choose from as supposed to BVs. I've seen alot of Bal fakes, and very very few BV fakes. Since you're only 19, maybe Bbags are more suited for you. Hope this helps! GL:)
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Oct 7th, 2009, 03:18 AM	#34
ari Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Europe Posts: 476	Bottega gets my vote - DEF!
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Oct 7th, 2009, 12:28 PM	#37
nicyup Member Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 8	definitely the balenciaga!
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Oct 7th, 2009, 06:38 AM	#35
BgaHolic Love my Shih Tzu Joined: May 2009 Location: Autumn, Winter, Spring & Summer Posts: 675	It depends on your personal taste. One is a classic and one is a classic with an edge. My niece is 23 and she would choose the BV hands down only because she likes classic things. Either way, you are buying a wonderful bag! Good luck!

Oct 7th, 2009, 09:16 AM	#36
ssc0619 Some 'Splainin to Do Joined: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 6,038	For me, I would always pick the Bottega Veneta. However, for your age, you might be more happy with the Bal bag. That line seems very popular with the young crowd (a crowd that I don't belong to ) But, really you can't go wrong with either choice.

Oct 7th, 2009, 12:38 PM	#38
jmcadon Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,488	Bottega Veneta is such a classy choice. I think you would get more wear out of it. I have a medium Veneta in Ebano, a rich dark brown and it has worn beautifully. The leather is as soft as butter, but has shown very little wear!
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Oct 7th, 2009, 12:44 PM	#39
papertiger Member Joined: May 2009 Location: UK/France Posts: 2,693	Between the two the BV would get my vote (though I like both brands)

Oct 7th, 2009, 06:10 PM	#40
karmenzsofia Life is Plan Z Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Tarot Card Posts: 14,891	I love both brands, and I agree with those who said the BBag would be better for someone your age...though, to be honest, IMO both brands are a bit too much for anyone under late 20s (not just because of the look but also because the prices are so high and not something that someone that age normally can afford). As to the color choices, they're endless! I personally like neutrals.
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Oct 7th, 2009, 07:34 PM	#41
gucci fan Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Washington DC area Posts: 3,739	Both are great! Can't go wrong with either.

Oct 7th, 2009, 11:11 PM	#43
leilani01 Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,055	I like Bal but I adore BV! Bottega's have such soft, smooshy leather....
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Oct 8th, 2009, 10:40 PM	#44
HandbagAngel Member Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 7,173	Both brands are my favorites. Between the two, I would suggest Bal Giant City since BV is a little bit too mature for a young girl IMO.
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Oct 9th, 2009, 02:29 PM	#45
La Comtesse Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 192	I vote for the Bottega. If you take good care of it, it should last you a lifetime.
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