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Originally Posted by paintednightsky
I really don't see RM having prestige like Balenciaga. I think their cap for any bag is $800 in all honesty and that is at MOST. Also to even consider paying 800 for a bag, the lining would have to be richer, silkier, etc. Although I love RM, I wouldn't be running to collect every single color either unless you want to resell. I just don't see her bags as being classics. Popular and highly wearable yes at the present time, but not classic as Chanel Flap, LV Speedy, etc. I still can see myself wearing her MAM years later, but I just don't see her as being a high end designer. More accurately I consider her mid-high end and I highly doubt people will pay a lot more unless she works more on presenting a more elusive luxury brand.
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I agree. I love RM, but she has a long long way to go before earning Balenciaga prestige. Balenciaga has been around since the early 1900's. Almost close to a century. RM is still spreading (like a disease i must add) but has only been around a few years. Balenciaga also is just more than handbags, they have clothing, perfumes, and are known for their exquisite couture worldwide. Balenciaga is prestiged and comparable to high end like Chanel, LV...and TBH, i honestly wish RM succeeds in her dreams, but i definitely like buying her bags more because she doesn't SCREAM DESIGNER LABEL. KWIM?
Here is the "About Balenciaga" article directly from their website:
The Years of Cristobal Balenciaga
1918 saw the founding of Cristobal Balenciaga’s first haute couture house in San Sébastian, Spain. Local admiration for his designs was so strong that a second haute couture house was opened in Madrid and a third in Barcelona. In 1937, 10, Avenue George V became the Parisian home of Cristobal Balenciaga’s creative influence. Balenciaga’s Paris flagship store is still located at this address.
Balenciaga soon came to embody Parisian elegance. Cristobal Balenciaga was hailed as ‘The Couturier of Couturiers’ and ‘The Master of us all’’ by designer Christian Dior.
In 1946, the House of Balenciaga launched its first perfume, ‘Le Dix’, aptly named after its first atelier, 10, Avenue George V. ‘Le Dix’ attracted the same acclaim as the famous Balenciaga couture pieces, and the perfume soon even rivalled that of Coco Chanel herself. In 1968, Balenciaga closed his couture house, to the deep dismay of his favourite clients. Countess Mona Bismarck lamented the event by locking herself indoors for three days.
Transitional Times
Cristobal Balenciaga died in his home country of Spain in 1972. His nephews then took the helm of the business. In 1978, control of the House of Balenciaga, including the important fragrance business, passed to Hoechst and then to Groupe Jacques Bogart in 1986.
In 1995, Nicolas Ghesquière was hired by the House, initially as a designer for the licensed products activity. He became creative director for the House’s own ready-to-wear and accessories collection in 1997.
Balenciaga Today
In 2001, Gucci Group, in partnership with Nicolas Ghesquière as creative director, acquired the House of Balenciaga, now well on its way towards recreating the influence and respect that the house commanded in its former heydays.
Today, the House of Balenciaga creates women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories, sold worldwide.
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Originally Posted by Geminiz06
You are sooooo right... I hope I can save up enough to really indulge in the SS. Hopefully it's really good with discounts being steep. So that way if there are no more coupon codes at least we can still have one big all out event the everyone can enjoy and really love.
Question Gung: If there is a black Basketweave on eBay going for lets say around 300 is that still a good price. I just get skeptical when putting so much money into Ebay. But now I see that with all the codes being knock out of commission; that there probably wont be any deals like that floating around (at least not for a while). What do you think...  |
Girl- you must be outta your mind! A black BB for $300, and you're questioning that?! LOL i agree with shopbopchic- you'll probably not find one THAT low anytime soon since we're all hunting em down
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Originally Posted by Geminiz06
shopbopchic you were right was was a blue/wicker Basket weave not a BB. I soooo wanted the Black on black with the blue zippered lining...Now I realize that was an old edition and I cant find it  . Now I'm on a mission. Does anyone else know where they still might carry that version |
LOL there aren't any boutiques carrying it anymore. The only way you'll probably find one is a used one on
eBay or something
Re: RM Discount Code Reference Thread
thanks girl! I dont have a brown bag yet! EEEEE! What color are you looking for? I'll keep an eye out for it!
