Authenticate This Balenciaga

[Vlad]

IMPORTANT READ-ME

Please see post #1 for complete Balenciaga authentication rules. All requests must be posted in this thread. Authentications are not done via private message or in any other thread.

See the link below for examples of the photos needed and the format they should be in (clear, close up, forward-facing, no angles, right way up, no bends in tags).

https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/required-pics-for-balenciaga-authentication.741442/

A link to the listing in question is required.

It is an authenticator’s right to ignore a request that is not in the proper format. If the listing you are interested in is missing photos it is your responsibility to request them from the seller prior to posting in this thread.

Thanks and be well!

 

[Xtaleyes]

Hi please help authenticate this Balenciaga Velo Rose Gold Giant 12

 

[muchstuff]

Hi please help authenticate this Balenciaga Velo Rose Gold Giant 12

Looks good in my opinion although a clearer pic of the tag back would be nice.

 

[ksuromax]

Hi please help authenticate this Balenciaga Velo Rose Gold Giant 12

Looks good in my opinion although a clearer pic of the tag back would be nice.

add a snap of the bale as well, please

 

[cheV58]

I am not sure if this is where I should post this. But, I need help in authenticating this Velo that I bought online. Seller said this was bought in Singapore years ago. Does not have the two cellphone compartments inside. Is that a red flag? And the size of the strap seems off to me and the texture of the black lining, also the threads on the hand strap.

 

[muchstuff]

I am not sure if this is where I should post this. But, I need help in authenticating this Velo that I bought online. Seller said this was bought in Singapore years ago. Does not have the two cellphone compartments inside. Is that a red flag? And the size of the strap seems off to me and the texture of the black lining, also the threads on the hand strap.

Please post a pic of the back of the interior tag.

 

[jejekoko]

Hi, i’m about to buy this balenciaga mini bag from Carousell Australia. Seller has lost the receipt and said that the bag was bought in US. Could you please help me authenticate it please? Thank you so much!


Item name: Balenciaga mini city metallic edge S/S 2016 model
Link: Carousell
Seller name: suburbanchyc


Thanks so much! Please let me know if u need clearer pics!

 

[muchstuff]

Hi, i’m about to buy this balenciaga mini bag from Carousell Australia. Seller has lost the receipt and said that the bag was bought in US. Could you please help me authenticate it please? Thank you so much!


Item name: Balenciaga mini city metallic edge S/S 2016 model
Link: Carousell
Seller name: suburbanchyc


Thanks so much! Please let me know if u need clearer pics!

The bale pic isn't bad but the tag pics aren't useful and you're missing the rivet and the back of the zipper head. Pics need to be close up and forward facing with no bends in the tag.

 

[jejekoko]

Thanks so much! I’ve uploaded more pictures. Hopefully it helps! Thanks

The bale pic isn't bad but the tag pics aren't useful and you're missing the rivet and the back of the zipper head. Pics need to be close up and forward facing with no bends in the tag.

ks so

 

[cheV58]

I am not sure if this is where I should post this. But, I need help in authenticating this Velo that I bought online. Seller said this was bought in Singapore years ago. Does not have the two cellphone compartments inside. Is that a red flag? And the size of the strap seems off to me and the texture of the black lining, also the threads on the hand strap.

Thanks, @muchstuff. Here’s the tag back.

 

[muchstuff]

Thanks, @muchstuff. Here’s the tag back.

Authentic in my opinion, S/S 2011. I think the double slip pockets started in 2013.

 

[muchstuff]

Thanks so much! I’ve uploaded more pictures. Hopefully it helps! Thanks



ks so

Calling @peacebabe and @ksuromax. Please check the tag.

 

[cheV58]

Authentic in my opinion, S/S 2011. I think the double slip pockets started in 2013.

So, this seemingly smaller strap and the fatter/rounder bale is authentic for that season? They’re different when compared to new arrival or in-season Balenciagas.

 

[muchstuff]

So, this seemingly smaller strap and the fatter/rounder bale is authentic for that season? They’re different when compared to new arrival or in-season Balenciagas.

Given that the Velo is no longer made you can’t compare it to anything this season. But yes, the hardware is consistent with the date of the bag shown. You can't compare a 2011 bag's details to the current ones. You can't even compare the bale on a classic hardware bag to a giant hardware bag of the same year, they're different. I can’t attest to the strap length as I don’t know what it is or if it’s been shortened. I have a 2010 Velo that I can measure the strap on if that helps. Or are you saying the width seems less?

 

[cheV58]

Given that the Velo is no longer made you can’t compare it to anything this season. But yes, the hardware is consistent with the date of the bag shown. You can't compare a 2011 bag's details to the current ones. You can't even compare the bale on a classic hardware bag to a giant hardware bag of the same year, they're different. I can’t attest to the strap length as I don’t know what it is or if it’s been shortened. I have a 2010 Velo that I can measure the strap on if that helps. Or are you saying the width seems less?

Yes, I meant the width seems less when compared to another Velo of almost the same year. Let me send my friend’s details where I compared mine. And, yes, I’d appreciate your measuring the strap width on your Velo, if okay. . Below are photos of my friend’s Velo details - the interior tag which maybe tells the season and the bag’s bale.

 

[muchstuff]

Yes, I meant the width seems less when compared to another Velo of almost the same year. Let me send my friend’s details where I compared mine. And, yes, I’d appreciate your measuring the strap width on your Velo, if okay. . Below are photos of my friend’s Velo details - the interior tag which maybe tells the season and the bag’s bale.

I was just about to post again, you may not have the original strap on your Velo. I went back and saw that your Velo has giant hardware. The bale for giant hardware generally looks like the one on your friend's bag. Because the straps on the giant HW bags were wider the bales were a different shape, they look elongated compared to the bale on the City for instance. Your bale looks like it came from a bag with classic HW. Sorry, that's what comes from answering questions at midnight. Yours does look authentic, just not for a giant HW bag. And your friend's bag is also the same season as yours.