CHAT about Balenciaga Finds

[Deco]

Eggplant Mini Classique? Not posting in finds thread because I can't see enough details to authenticate.

Leather handbag Balenciaga Purple in Leather - 48567346

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[protein_]

This bag looks like it's had some cupping done on it.

Tan lines!

Also on TRR, painted SS 04 Yellow, just in case anyone is thinking of it - definitely painted.

https://www.therealreal.com/products/women/handbags/handle-bags/balenciaga-leather-motocross-city-giant-ncku1

 

[nicole2730]

Fake C tag on Vestaire

City leather handbag Balenciaga Green in Leather - 48573815

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[atlantis1982]

This bag looks like it's had some cupping done on it.

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lol it looks like someone glued extra studs on there, and just like a Command Hook on your apartment wall, they've removed it prior to selling.

 

[discreetlux]

Beautiful Rouge Theatre Weekender:

https://www.therealreal.com/products/women/handbags/handle-bags/balenciaga-leather-top-handle-bag-mgexs

Uggghh I would totally buy this right now, but I can't until next week...when it will probably be sold 😭

I was looking at the measurements and almost thought it was a work, but it has the three studs down past the handle, so definitely a weekender

 

[vesna]

Uggghh I would totally buy this right now, but I can't until next week...when it will probably be sold 😭

I was looking at the measurements and almost thought it was a work, but it has the three studs down past the handle, so definitely a weekender

I think it will be there still, good luck, it is gorgeous.

 

[Deco]

The lizard embossed bags have some of the most beautiful and saturated colors. But they don’t wear like other Bal bags. The color on these seems to flake off rather than just fade.

I mentioned before that the color on the later lizard embossed bags can flake off rather than fade. Behold.

 

[haisley]

I mentioned before that the color on the later lizard embossed bags can flake off rather than fade. Behold.

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100% agree! This is why I got rid of mine. The colors are vibrant, but they rub off leaving white like you see in this photo.

I can attest that the earlier versions are NOTHING like this and are worth it if you can find one in good condition. The first versions have softer leather and I have not experienced any color rub off on them.

 

[Deco]

100% agree! This is why I got rid of mine. The colors are vibrant, but they rub off leaving white like you see in this photo.

I can attest that the earlier versions are NOTHING like this and are worth it if you can find one in good condition. The first versions have softer leather and I have not experienced any color rub off on them.

Yes! The NM anniversary lizards are nothing like these later lizards. The leather is super soft and the color deeply saturated with zero flaking. My brown one hasn't even slightly faded.

 

[ghoulish]

Is this Parme with RG G21? I love this combination so much, though it doesn't fit my style. I just drool from afar.

https://www.therealreal.com/products/women/handbags/handle-bags/balenciaga-leather-motocross-city-giant-nd2uy

@DJ Mommy Mom I think it was you looking for this (or similar) color combo?

 

[plastic-fish]

Pretty scuffed up, but well priced Vampire Burgundy Neo Classic City. I wonder how it will respond to a good conditioning rubdown, if the scuffs can be rubbed out.

https://www.therealreal.com/products/women/handbags/handle-bags/balenciaga-leather-classic-city-2021-ncnkb

Is it wrong that I kind of like the scuffs? Sort of a shabby chic kind of look. Hmmm, might have to see if my bank account also likes shabby chic…

 

[Deco]

Is it wrong that I kind of like the scuffs? Sort of a shabby chic kind of look. Hmmm, might have to see if my bank account also likes shabby chic…

Well, I have to convince myself those scuffs are "flaws" to fight the urge to buy a second one.... I rooting hard for your shabby chic loving bank account.

 

[vesna]

Is it wrong that I kind of like the scuffs? Sort of a shabby chic kind of look. Hmmm, might have to see if my bank account also likes shabby chic…

I totally understand. Some bags are just meant to be shabby to be gorgeous. I still remember 15 years ago seing on ebay Hermes Birkin in natural barenia, so beaten up, even had a hole in it, looked like a mess, patina all over.....BUT, that leather and that mess were my dream. I did not have $3500 for it otherwise it would be my everyday bag forever. Like pulled out of the movie about Indiana Jones adventures

I also like what they did for Coach presentation of the new largest 48 Empire, LOVE it

 

[Deco]

Possible 05 Turquoise Work (I don't think it's Lagon, as it doesn't look like Lagon leather)
Nice candidate for a trip to the bag spa, regardless.

https://www.therealreal.com/products/women/handbags/totes/balenciaga-leather-work-ngcrg

My guess is Lagon. The handles seem too long for 05 Work.

 

[atlantis1982]

My guess is Lagon. The handles seem too long for 05 Work.

If only there was some way to tell. Too bad nobody on tPF has ever reached out to them and suggested posting tag pics.
*obvious sarcasm*