Anyone up for a Balenciaga Reveal (and color/style identification question)?

[KerriKatherine]

So I finally decided on my first Balenciaga...
I wasn't planning on getting it today, but I walked into Holt and couldn't resist. Supposedly there are only 250 of these made in the world (according to the SA), although I have no idea if that's accurate!

 

[pixiejenna]

I'm here

 

[KerriKatherine]

Close up shots of the interior, paper tag and exterior...

 

[KerriKatherine]

And here it is! Sorry about the flash photography, but the color is somewhat accurate - it's like a lavender grey IRL. I would love more information about this bag, if anyone knows more about it! It's part of the 2010 anniversary collection, but I don't know the name of the color (unless it's on that paper tag). I'm really not terribly well versed in Bal - all I know is that it's a First

Oh and the bag *just* came into Holt Renfrew last week!

 

[saira1214]

Wow, my eyes must be bad, but it looks like a City to me! Its a limited edition bag and I think the color is grey. There is some discussion here http://forum.purseblog.com/balenciaga/le-rh-lizard-embossed-city-bag-pic-599629.html Congrats!!

 

[pixiejenna]

I believe that the color is Acier, my SA described it as a lilac and it looks like the color in the pictures she sent me. It is a 2010 limited edition(that has just been released) however I have no idea how many were made. The style wasn't for me so didn't ask any questions about it.

Congrats on your first Balbag!

 

[dragonette]

I'm also new to Bal so I'm no help but CONGRATS on your first Bal too! It does look bigger than a First though! Beautiful colour!

 

[pixiejenna]

Wow, my eyes must be bad, but it looks like a City to me! Its a limited edition bag and I think the color is grey. There is some discussion here http://forum.purseblog.com/balenciaga/le-rh-lizard-embossed-city-bag-pic-599629.html Congrats!!

IA I think it is a City not a First. She may have gotten confused on the style name or ment that it was her first Balbag(bag wise not style wise).

 

[KerriKatherine]

Wow, my eyes must be bad, but it looks like a City to me! Its a limited edition bag and I think the color is grey. There is some discussion here http://forum.purseblog.com/balenciaga/le-rh-lizard-embossed-city-bag-pic-599629.html Congrats!!

Thanks for the link! Oops - it is a City. I had to get the boyfriend to crack out a measuring tape. I'm clearly not well-versed in Bal yet!

 

[KerriKatherine]

IA I think it is a City not a First. She may have gotten confused on the style name or ment that it was her first Balbag(bag wise not style wise).

It is my "First"...haha. But no, I just got confused about the style name.

 

[découverte]

Nice choice KerriKatherine and such fun lining. Looks like it will smoosh up fine. (Some thought this bag appeared too stiff in another thread, but your photo shows it collapsing on the bed brand spanking new!) Enjoy your new Bal and welcome to the addiction!

 

[KerriKatherine]

Thanks for all the kind and helpful comments!
I really like it but I'm also having some second thoughts... a black Bal is definitely classic, but this seems really unique to me. I won't be able to get a new handbag for quite some time, so now I'm waffling between a Black Giant City, this bag and this bag in black :-/ Decisions, decisions...

 

[découverte]

If you're having serious doubts after a couple of days, return it...you should heed your inner voice, so you don't regret it ,longterm. It depends on whether you like statement bags or low key bags. If you've already got black and neutral classics covered in other brands, this has more interest.

 

[Dee83]

I think it's unique and color is very pretty! Congrats!!

 

[MAGJES]

Here you go...