I suck at reveal threads. I know I know - I should tease you all and draw this out over the next 10 hours until everyone goes crazy - but I just don't have that kind of time LOL: so here we go. I had the opportunity to purchase a new 09 lilac city bag so I went for it as this has always been one of my favorite Balenciaga colors. I bought first and thought second - so who knows if I'll even keep her: but I knew that others would be interested in seeing the comparison shots between the two.
My initial thoughts:
ON COLOR: the '09 lilac is "clearer" if that makes sense, more clear lilac color. No serious pink undertones (like '04 lilac - lovely but not pictured). The 06 lilace has an undertone of yellow that you don't noticed as much when it's by itself. It's also (the 06) is way more shiny and distressed. Both great colors and very close - but some differences in undertone (yellow for the 06 and lavender undertone for the 09) and also in leather.
ON LEATHER: My '09 is a nice mix of smoothness with a little texture - so it's not completely smooth. Also the leather seems more plush. My '06 lilac items are a little thinner leather-wise with shiny and textured leather.
I'm interested to hear your thoughts! Enjoy!
'06 lilac coin purse and makeup
'09 lilac city bag
without flash:
with flash (which lightens the 09 more than IRL)
My initial thoughts:
ON COLOR: the '09 lilac is "clearer" if that makes sense, more clear lilac color. No serious pink undertones (like '04 lilac - lovely but not pictured). The 06 lilace has an undertone of yellow that you don't noticed as much when it's by itself. It's also (the 06) is way more shiny and distressed. Both great colors and very close - but some differences in undertone (yellow for the 06 and lavender undertone for the 09) and also in leather.
ON LEATHER: My '09 is a nice mix of smoothness with a little texture - so it's not completely smooth. Also the leather seems more plush. My '06 lilac items are a little thinner leather-wise with shiny and textured leather.
I'm interested to hear your thoughts! Enjoy!
'06 lilac coin purse and makeup
'09 lilac city bag
without flash:
with flash (which lightens the 09 more than IRL)
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