CeeJay's BAL-a-palooza!! [Balenciaga Collection over time]

[timmian]

Wow! Just LOVE admiring your gorgeous bags, CeeJay. Definitely purse porn I do have a question, though. Somewhere along the way you mentioned a Balenciaga OUTLET!!?? in Italy,I think. Did I get that right? I'm going to Italy in the fall and, if it really exists and is worth the trip, I WILL go there, with your info. Thanks

 

[elenash]

beautiful collection....i love them all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[CeeJay]

Hubby should have let you have your way the first time! When will men learn not to get in the way of a woman and her handbag wants?

TELL ME ABOUT IT!!! Different trip; different City (Milan) .. saw the Officine Panerai watch and LOVED it. At the time it was around $2k; should have freakin' bought it .. because now they START at $10k! I keep on reminding him of this fact!

 

[CeeJay]

Wow! Just LOVE admiring your gorgeous bags, CeeJay. Definitely purse porn I do have a question, though. Somewhere along the way you mentioned a Balenciaga OUTLET!!?? in Italy,I think. Did I get that right? I'm going to Italy in the fall and, if it really exists and is worth the trip, I WILL go there, with your info. Thanks

Not really an "outlet" per se; at "The Mall" in Incisa (outside of Florence), there is a store which carries Balenciaga in addition to Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, etc. Can't remember the name off the top of my head. If you look up "The Mall" on the Internet, you will find it.

Now, that being said .. it is highly unlikely that you will find any Motorcycle bags there. They sell too well for the store to have them, but they could have some other styles .. oftentimes, those that don't sell too well. In the past, I used to scoop up tons of accessories there .. the Planets/Boobies, wallets, etc. - but again, there is oftentimes not much there. It's still worth the trip though, because "The Mall" also has a plethora of other *outlet* stores such as: Gucci, Loro Piano, Giorgio Armani (picked up a herringbone blazer there that was $3k retail at Bloomingdales; I got it for $300!!!). My favorite store is also there -- Bottega Veneta; although .. the prices are still up there!

Have fun & good luck!!

 

[CeeJay]

One of the best combinations ever, was the gorgeous 2007 Sandstone (Argyle) and GGH. Like all of the 2007 leather, the leather on the Sandstone is gorgeous, thick & chewy and nicely distressed. Here's my 2007 Sandstone GGH Part-Time!

 

[CeeJay]

A gorgeous color from 2009, was Officier .. a dark Navy blue with definite purple undertones. The only problem IMO .. with this color was the fading; it just seems to fade very easily.

Here's my 2009 Officer RH Part-Time, with an interesting similar color "mini-City" charm in 2011 Dark Knight!! Pretty close, huh?!?!

 

[timmian]

Appreciate the info, CeeJay! Definitely sounds as if it's worth a trip!

Not really an "outlet" per se; at "The Mall" in Incisa (outside of Florence), there is a store which carries Balenciaga in addition to Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, etc. Can't remember the name off the top of my head. If you look up "The Mall" on the Internet, you will find it.

Now, that being said .. it is highly unlikely that you will find any Motorcycle bags there. They sell too well for the store to have them, but they could have some other styles .. oftentimes, those that don't sell too well. In the past, I used to scoop up tons of accessories there .. the Planets/Boobies, wallets, etc. - but again, there is oftentimes not much there. It's still worth the trip though, because "The Mall" also has a plethora of other *outlet* stores such as: Gucci, Loro Piano, Giorgio Armani (picked up a herringbone blazer there that was $3k retail at Bloomingdales; I got it for $300!!!). My favorite store is also there -- Bottega Veneta; although .. the prices are still up there!

Have fun & good luck!!

 

[DonnaHawk]

Enjoying your thread again

 

[fruitbingo]

love all the colors, especially red and yellow

 

[pinkelephant721]

A fairly recent addition to the collection .. a 2011 Dark Knight RGGH Part-Time. While I'm not opposed to the new mini-Giant HW, I must say that I will miss the 'real' Giant HW and sincerely hope that Balenciaga re-thinks its elimination!

I have the Dark Knight with RGGH too but in the City! Fantastic combo! :greengrin:

 

[cookielvs!bags5]

i thought I had a lot of BBags until I read this thread from the beginning.
Understanding that you sold and bought throughout the years, What is your total bbag count?
How do you store all of your lovely bags?

 

[CeeJay]

i thought I had a lot of BBags until I read this thread from the beginning.
Understanding that you sold and bought throughout the years, What is your total bbag count?
How do you store all of your lovely bags?

If I revealed the total count, someone would likely have me COMMITTED !!!! I've been paring down though; with a move across country coming up, I can't be taking up 1/2 of the moving van with my bags!

 

[Happy Luppy]

CeeJay I envy your Bal collection!
You're truly a Bbag fan :worthy:

 

[MrsPPS]

Oh wow, CeeJay, what an absolutely breathtaking collection! I was contemplating a Bal for my next bag, but this thread has absolutely convinced me that I *have* to have one! Thank you for taking the time to post all these beauties.

 

[clevercat]

A new 2012 addition from the Holiday "Hamilton" (Balenciaga's name for the leather) Line. The leather is actually Chevre, but similar to the Hermes Togo leather. 2012 also introduced the smaller "giant" hardware, that Balenciaga is referring to as 'G12' (apparently since the size is 12mm). This pic is taken directly out of the bag; I will post more pics when I have broken it in .. 'cos the leather gets softer & smooshier over time!!

The 2012 Gris Poivre mGSH Hamilton Part-Time!!

Going through this thread is such a nice way to spend a lazy Sunday morning...
CeeJay - how have you found this bag, as it breaks in? Curious, as I am thinking of breaking away from traditional Bal for a while (I've looked at other brands, but I just can't do it!)....this style and colour really appeal to me.