The leather is so beautiful! I saw in one of the threads that there was also a Mogano Work --- my HG! :wondering
CeeJay's BAL-a-palooza!! [Balenciaga Collection over time]
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Just spent the last hour going through your fab thread (AGAIN!!!) 
your collection is simply stunning (past & present). Thanks for taking the time to share all these beauties with us.
Looking forward to seeing what else you have in your closet!
your collection is simply stunning (past & present). Thanks for taking the time to share all these beauties with us.Looking forward to seeing what else you have in your closet!
Now .. on with the "show" 
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Obviously, if you've started from the beginning, you can see that the #1 predominant color in my collection is RED! I love Red bags in general, but especially love my Bal Reds!!
While I usually like a Red with some blue undertones (Rouge Vif & Rubisse), the Red that I love the most is the 2007 Tomato. I love it so much, that I actually have 2 of the exact same bag (albeit - one is very heavily used; the other is pristine!).
Here's a pic of my 2 Tomato GSH PT's. The one on the left is the very used one; the one on the right is the "pristine" one!
The leather on these 2 bags is just OUTSTANDING!!!! Soft like a babies' bottom; a perfect example of the perfection of Balenciaga Chevre leather!!
The "very well loved" one:
The "pristine" one (okay - it has been used a few times!):
!!!Obviously, if you've started from the beginning, you can see that the #1 predominant color in my collection is RED! I love Red bags in general, but especially love my Bal Reds!!
While I usually like a Red with some blue undertones (Rouge Vif & Rubisse), the Red that I love the most is the 2007 Tomato. I love it so much, that I actually have 2 of the exact same bag (albeit - one is very heavily used; the other is pristine!).
Here's a pic of my 2 Tomato GSH PT's. The one on the left is the very used one; the one on the right is the "pristine" one!
The leather on these 2 bags is just OUTSTANDING!!!! Soft like a babies' bottom; a perfect example of the perfection of Balenciaga Chevre leather!!
The "very well loved" one:
The "pristine" one (okay - it has been used a few times!):
The 2008 F/W collection produced another outstanding Red - "Rubisse". Similar to the gemstone, this Red is deep and saturated, but with a definitely blue undertone. While the leather is Agneau (Lamb), I lucked out finding a wonderfully distressed one .. more reminiscent of the Chevre pieces:
2008 F/W Rubisse RH Part Time:
Check this out .. the Tomato & Rubisse PTs, side-by-side:
2008 F/W Rubisse RH Part Time:
Check this out .. the Tomato & Rubisse PTs, side-by-side:
Another color which is love (and therefore have 2 different bags of the same color), is the 2009 Officier! This color, IMO .. is one of the more "complex" blues that Balenciaga has produced. Somewhat similar to the 2006 Ink, the difference is that the Ink color had more purple undertones .. whereas the Officer is definitely a very deep/dark Navy .. with then a subtle purple undertone.
Here's my 2009 Officer GSH PT!
Here's my 2009 Officer GSH PT!
Unlike other brands, Balenciaga seems to continue to create very unique & complex colors. I like the fact that they continue to push the envelope in this aspect; however, it doesn't seem to always go over so well with the buyers!
For the 2011 F/W season, Balenciaga introduced yet another gorgeous color called Orange Brule. Unlike the previous Orange-hued colors, this color is a deep pumpkin-Orange color, with a definite tawny brown overcoat .. almost as though it were a leaf on a tree during the Fall foliage season!! Of course, since I live in New England (US) where the Fall foliage is reknown (and happens to be my FAVORITE season!), when I saw this color in-the-flesh, I knew it had to become part of the collection. Here's my 2011 F/W Orange Brule City:
I found a cute little "mini" City charm on Etsy; it goes perfectly with this bag .. check it out!:
For the 2011 F/W season, Balenciaga introduced yet another gorgeous color called Orange Brule. Unlike the previous Orange-hued colors, this color is a deep pumpkin-Orange color, with a definite tawny brown overcoat .. almost as though it were a leaf on a tree during the Fall foliage season!! Of course, since I live in New England (US) where the Fall foliage is reknown (and happens to be my FAVORITE season!), when I saw this color in-the-flesh, I knew it had to become part of the collection. Here's my 2011 F/W Orange Brule City:
I found a cute little "mini" City charm on Etsy; it goes perfectly with this bag .. check it out!:
I will own one some day...
Stunning! I don't think I saw this color at all in NYC lately. You've got a great eye for discovering underdog colors that people just eventually fall in love with after their season.
Do you have any of the ipad covers? I'd love to get my hands on one but it feels too big a luxury for a grad student atm.
Do you have any of the ipad covers? I'd love to get my hands on one but it feels too big a luxury for a grad student atm.
Unlike other brands, Balenciaga seems to continue to create very unique & complex colors. I like the fact that they continue to push the envelope in this aspect; however, it doesn't seem to always go over so well with the buyers!
For the 2011 F/W season, Balenciaga introduced yet another gorgeous color called Orange Brule. Unlike the previous Orange-hued colors, this color is a deep pumpkin-Orange color, with a definite tawny brown overcoat .. almost as though it were a leaf on a tree during the Fall foliage season!! Of course, since I live in New England (US) where the Fall foliage is reknown (and happens to be my FAVORITE season!), when I saw this color in-the-flesh, I knew it had to become part of the collection. Here's my 2011 F/W Orange Brule City:
I found a cute little "mini" City charm on Etsy; it goes perfectly with this bag .. check it out!:
Beautiful collection !Stunning! I don't think I saw this color at all in NYC lately. You've got a great eye for discovering underdog colors that people just eventually fall in love with after their season.
Do you have any of the ipad covers? I'd love to get my hands on one but it feels too big a luxury for a grad student atm.
Aw .. thanks *danae*; if I remember correctly, you've amassed a very nice collection yourself!
I do seem to be drawn to items that are different (e.g., different styles like the Bowlers, Whistle, Aviator .. and definitely the different leathers - Cameau/Camel, Monk, Caribou, etc.). I guess I am truly more of a Balenciaga collector than just a consumer.
It does sadden me that Balenciaga continues to "cut corners" on their product (e.g., removing the slot on the back of the mirror, removing the feet on the Part-Time, etc.). However, I have tried a number of other brands and frankly, they just don't measure up. I just find that the style suits me and more importantly, the bags can take all my thrashing/bashing about
!!! There are certain colors in the Balenciaga palette that I've loved so much, that I have (or have had) multiple styles in the same color (e.g., Coquelicot, Tomato, Mogano, etc.) .. c'mon now, you know some of you other Bal "addicts" have dups a well !!!
In addition to my GSH Part-Time, here is my 2009 Officier RH Part-Time (a very well loved bag!!):
!!!In addition to my GSH Part-Time, here is my 2009 Officier RH Part-Time (a very well loved bag!!):
