In my opinion, the Balenciaga 2003 - 2005 years were filled with amazing colors .. very diverse and the color saturation was superb. One of the most unique colors, IMO .. was what is shown below - a 2004 F/W Anis City!
CeeJay's BAL-a-palooza!! [Balenciaga Collection over time]
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I know some folks would probably think I'm nuts since I have multiples of the same "color" - e.g., Olive. But, here's the thing with Balenciaga .. while they may all be in the Olive color "family", look at the difference in the hues (and leather of course). So, let's take a look at some of these ..
- Starting with a masterpiece in Chevre Leather .. the 2005 Olive City!
- Then, in 2006 .. Balenciaga came up with the Origan (Light Olive) color | the 2006 S/S Origan City!
- In 2007, Balenciaga decided to put out a Dark Olive .. and of course, being 2007 leather - a scrumptious 2007 F/W Vert Fonce City!
- Interestingly enough, Balenciaga did a Light Olive again .. in 2010, but look at the difference in the color from the 2006 Origan!! 2010 S/S Light Olive City!
Have many more to do, but thought I would stop today's "segment" with .. of course, 2 Red bags!!!
- 2007 S/S Rouge Vermillion City .. that leather!!!
- and one of 2006's finest .. a 2006 F/W Rouge Vif City (one of my all-time favorite bags!!!)
A few more for today! Yet again, had this bag in 2005 .. but sold it when I moved into the Part-Time Giant Hardware (G21) bags. Of course, that was stupid of me .. so was I ever thrilled when I found yet another 2005 S/S Indigo City!
As most of you know from my many posts on the 2007 leather, to me .. it was the TOTAL BOMB of all the leathers (yes - 2004 and 2005 were also good). But, for someone who liked the thick, chewy and highly distressed leather .. 2007 was it!!! Some examples below:
- The 2007 F/W Mogano (Cinnamon) City
- The 2007 Plomb (Steel) City
I've said this many times, Balenciaga has made so many colors that are chameleons .. especially in the Grey, Olive and Blue tones. Out in the sunlight, it can look one way .. without light, looks differently, etc.! Here is a great example of a color that was a major chameleon - many times, photographed very blue, but it had a very distinct Purple undertone .. the 2010 S/S Outremer (Blue China) City!
.. and then, in contrast to the above, in 2011 .. Balenciaga made the 'cleanest' Red it had ever done (oftentimes, the Reds were hued - blue undertones, orange undertones, etc.). Not with this color (especially the original Coquelicot - introduced in the 2011 F/W season!).
2011 F/W Coquelicot City!
2011 F/W Coquelicot City!
For today's pictures .. again, some from the past and some new bags!!!
Again .. proving that 2007 was the pinnacle of the highly distressed, chewy, fluffy and thick leather .. a 2007 Jaune City!
Again .. proving that 2007 was the pinnacle of the highly distressed, chewy, fluffy and thick leather .. a 2007 Jaune City!
Now .. interesting story behind this color. In 2005, when the Apple Green color was originally introduced (Spring/Summer collection) .. NO ONE liked it! Honest to god, I saw it in the stores, then went to work overseas in Europe (back & forth - months at a time), came back .. and 'lo and behold, the same Apple Green City was in the store!!! Of course, then Nicole Ritchie scooped one up and got papped walking around with it, and the rest is history. This is a major HG for many, and I love mine to death!!
Of course, in 2010 - when Balenciaga made the Mini-Mini First Key Charms (for their 10-year anniversary), I had to scoop one up .. and it sits lovingly on my 2005 S/S Apple Green City (one of my all-time faves in my collection!):
Of course, in 2010 - when Balenciaga made the Mini-Mini First Key Charms (for their 10-year anniversary), I had to scoop one up .. and it sits lovingly on my 2005 S/S Apple Green City (one of my all-time faves in my collection!):
As I've previously noted, interesting thing about the 2008 S/S collection .. the leather was very reminiscent of the 2007 leathers (even though being Lambskin/Agneau as opposed to the Chevre leather). This beauty - the 2008 S/S Electric Blue City, is a great example of that lovely leather!
When I lived in Boston, given the weather conditions (could change in 5 minutes), I was always reluctant to carry super-bright colors (hmmm - probably the reason why the Barneys buyers always bought Black, Grey, Brown .. zzzzzzz)! But - I LOVE COLOR, especially in a handbag!!!
So, when I moved out to the LA area, I had to supplement my collection with all these wonderful Balenciaga bright colors (although - mind you, I did have plenty from my early days which I will show later on!!). Shown below, the 2011 S/S Mimosa City!!
So, when I moved out to the LA area, I had to supplement my collection with all these wonderful Balenciaga bright colors (although - mind you, I did have plenty from my early days which I will show later on!!). Shown below, the 2011 S/S Mimosa City!!
Whew .... took me almost 2hrs (i guess) reading everything (and oogling at the pics) .... as what the other ladies have said, BIG THANKS to you Ceejay for posting your collection and giving us newbies the much needed Bal 101. May the "affliction" be with you ..... now and forever! [emoji1]
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