For me, dated means it was very trendy for a while but for some reason they don't make it anymore, so stylists would not really use it and when you walk around with it unstyled, people can tell that you bought it when it was trendy and think you haven't updated your wardrobe.
I do wonder why Balenciaga stopped making the original design. Was it because people stopped wanting to wear it and sales went down, they think updating it will boost their sales, or simply due to NG left and the new creative director wanted to change it up?
I still love the original look but when I carry the city or velo style in giant hardware, I do feel like the bag feels a bit dated (I am not styling these days) but if you don't care then who cares! For me, the RH looks less dated because they're less noticeable, and the lesser known models like the courier can't look dated if it was never fully plastered on everywhere.
But this is just my opinion and I know many wouldn't agree with me. I love the original bal bag look, that's for sure!
One of those colors that I let go of years ago and regretted ever since. I do prefer the classic styles myself...I think they're timeless.
