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yndsr · Oct 6th, 2009, 02:06 AM

Hi, I'm new here and this is my first post. I'm looking forward to buy my first designer bag, but I'm still thinking whether I should buy Balenciaga (GSH city/day) or Bottega Veneta (medium veneta). I really need your opinion, I hope you can help me to decide, thank you!

Alana1981 · Oct 6th, 2009, 02:12 AM

Wow these two bags couldn't be more different! I vote for a Balenciaga -- the GSH city is one of my most coveted.

aliysiah · Oct 6th, 2009, 03:00 AM

Definitely the Bottega Veneta! The Medium Veneta looks really gorgeous, and probably can fit a lot more than the Balenciaga City/Day. And since the MV is a hobo, it can be a really good everyday bag. The City looks nice too but can only fit a little. It really depends on how much you carry.

Babi · Oct 6th, 2009, 03:05 AM

I have both and really consider them 2 totally different styles.
They are both comfortable and easy to carry...the BV is more classic, while Balenciaga gives you another vibe, more rock&roll, if you know what I mean.
In any case, you can't go wrong with any of the two.
Look at the modelling pictures in the 2 forums dedicated to the brands and have fun deciding!

yeliab · Oct 6th, 2009, 07:24 AM

I'm pretty biased here... I'd go with the Bottega Veneta!!

Gorgeous and versatile!

tadpolenyc · Oct 6th, 2009, 09:36 AM

bv all the way. it's such a classy bag.

Compass Rose · Oct 6th, 2009, 09:46 AM

My vote is for the Bottega Veneta. It's such a classic!!

Ruthdanielle · Oct 6th, 2009, 09:47 AM

Bottega Veneta for sure. But i do love me some Balenciaga! (just bought one last month!)

sosaksy · Oct 6th, 2009, 10:57 AM

I think the Balenciaga is more young and fresh

pink18820 · Oct 6th, 2009, 11:36 AM

if u still want to carry the bag in your 50's... i'll go with BV.. so classic and timeless

Kathy K · Oct 6th, 2009, 11:51 AM

I agree with the others that you are considering two VERY different kinds of bags. Having owned a number of both, I would say that both are terrific choices.

Balenciaga is the younger and edgier option. I'd suggest staying away from the giant hardware for your first bag since that may be a bit trendy, but otherwise Bal is a great choice.

Bottega is, I think, more classic, and a better choice if you are not one of the younger members of our Purse Forum.

Let us know what you decide!

ahertz · Oct 6th, 2009, 12:15 PM

I really like both but it depends on what you're going to be using for and wearing it with. BV is much classier and Balenciaga is much more fun...

ampeefyed · Oct 6th, 2009, 12:52 PM

I like them both but they're really different. which style & leather do you prefer?

yndsr · Oct 6th, 2009, 02:58 PM

Thank you for all your opinion.. actually I'm still 19, so do you think that balenciaga suits my age better?
to ampeefyed: I'm thinking city or day bag for balenciaga or medium veneta for bv.

ahertz · Oct 6th, 2009, 03:21 PM

^^ Yes, I think the Bal City will work better for your age.

Oct 6th, 2009, 02:06 AM	#1
yndsr OP Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 12	Balenciaga or Bottega Veneta? Hi, I'm new here and this is my first post. I'm looking forward to buy my first designer bag, but I'm still thinking whether I should buy Balenciaga (GSH city/day) or Bottega Veneta (medium veneta). I really need your opinion, I hope you can help me to decide, thank you!
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Oct 6th, 2009, 03:00 AM	#3
aliysiah Sofa King Banned Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 810	Definitely the Bottega Veneta! The Medium Veneta looks really gorgeous, and probably can fit a lot more than the Balenciaga City/Day. And since the MV is a hobo, it can be a really good everyday bag. The City looks nice too but can only fit a little. It really depends on how much you carry.
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Oct 6th, 2009, 03:05 AM	#4
Babi Member Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Italy Posts: 3,395	I have both and really consider them 2 totally different styles. They are both comfortable and easy to carry...the BV is more classic, while Balenciaga gives you another vibe, more rock&roll, if you know what I mean. In any case, you can't go wrong with any of the two. Look at the modelling pictures in the 2 forums dedicated to the brands and have fun deciding!
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Oct 6th, 2009, 07:24 AM	#5
yeliab Luxury = Purses Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,025	I'm pretty biased here... I'd go with the Bottega Veneta!! Gorgeous and versatile!
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Oct 6th, 2009, 09:36 AM	#6
tadpolenyc empirestateofmind Joined: Sep 2006 Location: new york, ny Posts: 20,246	bv all the way. it's such a classy bag.
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Oct 6th, 2009, 02:12 AM	#2
Alana1981 Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 159	Wow these two bags couldn't be more different! I vote for a Balenciaga -- the GSH city is one of my most coveted.

Oct 6th, 2009, 09:46 AM	#7
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 8,627	My vote is for the Bottega Veneta. It's such a classic!!
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Oct 6th, 2009, 09:47 AM	#8
Ruthdanielle love all pink <3 Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 47	Bottega Veneta for sure. But i do love me some Balenciaga! (just bought one last month!)

Oct 6th, 2009, 10:57 AM	#9
sosaksy Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 193	I think the Balenciaga is more young and fresh
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Oct 6th, 2009, 11:36 AM	#10
pink18820 Member Joined: Nov 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 216	if u still want to carry the bag in your 50's... i'll go with BV.. so classic and timeless
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Oct 6th, 2009, 11:51 AM	#11
Kathy K Member Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia (near Washington DC) Posts: 1,320	I agree with the others that you are considering two VERY different kinds of bags. Having owned a number of both, I would say that both are terrific choices. Balenciaga is the younger and edgier option. I'd suggest staying away from the giant hardware for your first bag since that may be a bit trendy, but otherwise Bal is a great choice. Bottega is, I think, more classic, and a better choice if you are not one of the younger members of our Purse Forum. Let us know what you decide!

Oct 6th, 2009, 12:15 PM	#12
ahertz Member Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,259	I really like both but it depends on what you're going to be using for and wearing it with. BV is much classier and Balenciaga is much more fun...
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Oct 6th, 2009, 12:52 PM	#13
ampeefyed Member Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 826	I like them both but they're really different. which style & leather do you prefer?
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Oct 6th, 2009, 02:58 PM	#14
yndsr OP Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 12	Thank you for all your opinion.. actually I'm still 19, so do you think that balenciaga suits my age better? to ampeefyed: I'm thinking city or day bag for balenciaga or medium veneta for bv.
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Oct 6th, 2009, 03:21 PM	#15
ahertz Member Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,259	^^ Yes, I think the Bal City will work better for your age.
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