i would expect alot more from such expensive bags!
u must be crushed!
sorry 2 hear bout ur loss>
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u must be crushed!
sorry 2 hear bout ur loss>
yip, ur right!
the lv cherries and the flowers.
though i really love most of the others.
c'mon girls...
we all have our different likes and dislikes, but only thing which we all hate, would be :
COUNTERFEITS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
we all have our different likes and dislikes, but only thing which we all hate, would be :
COUNTERFEITS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For me, the love of Balenciaga is tactile and emotional. The colors really speak to me (most of them call out to me, the rest just say "hi!"). Here is one in her natural habitat (on a motorcycle):
They work for many on different levels. Color is the thing I like to swap out most - and I don't like standard colors. I like that the pockets are in the same place - and I don't want too many of them, I just get confused.
But most of all, I like the lightweight, how they hug my body, how when I turn around quickly they don't swing and slug my companions, and, being not a small girl, they fit against me and don't make me any bigger.
For some reason, the fact that they have hardware from 1920's Belstaff jackets and boots makes me happy - and I love the tassles. I bought tooled leather in high school at the only boutique within miles, and I love fringed anything. The marbled look of Balenciaga reminds of my other favorite substance (rocks). I love actual rocks, am a rock collector and amateur geologist. My husband doesn't mind holding my purse, if it's a Balenciaga - he'd rebel if it were LV or any monogram print.
There's a Balenciaga-look-alike bag out by Lanvin (on Barney's catalog, I think) that pushes past Balenciaga style into new areas - and I really like that too. I also like Henry Cuir. I like beads. I like leather that looks tanned, I'm interested in leather tanning.
Coach bags can be marvelous and I'd buy a Coach over a LV bag, any day. A friend had a thick, scrumptious mahogany colored Coach with drawstring and gold hardware at a party the other night, and it caught everyone's attention - more than any other bag.
I like that people don't generally notice my Bal bags, though - they look sort of fun and hip, not all designer-ee. Unless you follow handbags and celeb stories, Balenciaga bags don't really grab that much attention.
I just like petting and looking at certain leathers - I no longer like the stiff embossed leathers I liked when I was younger, but I still have strong leather preferences. I have Balenciaga waxed calfskin, too not just the chevre. I think the range of caramels Balenciaga has had in the past 6 years are amazing, and I'm a caramel kind of girl.
I also like teal and turquoise - so, there's the story behind being a Bal-enthusiast.
It took me 4 years to trash my first Bal bag (a Twiggy, now minus two studs, but the leather is still stunning and there's not a bit of cord showing through anywhere). She's also missing a tassel. I'm very hard on bags (I literally toss them in the back of the 4Runner) and so far, so good, with Balenciaga.
They work for many on different levels. Color is the thing I like to swap out most - and I don't like standard colors. I like that the pockets are in the same place - and I don't want too many of them, I just get confused.
But most of all, I like the lightweight, how they hug my body, how when I turn around quickly they don't swing and slug my companions, and, being not a small girl, they fit against me and don't make me any bigger.
For some reason, the fact that they have hardware from 1920's Belstaff jackets and boots makes me happy - and I love the tassles. I bought tooled leather in high school at the only boutique within miles, and I love fringed anything. The marbled look of Balenciaga reminds of my other favorite substance (rocks). I love actual rocks, am a rock collector and amateur geologist. My husband doesn't mind holding my purse, if it's a Balenciaga - he'd rebel if it were LV or any monogram print.
There's a Balenciaga-look-alike bag out by Lanvin (on Barney's catalog, I think) that pushes past Balenciaga style into new areas - and I really like that too. I also like Henry Cuir. I like beads. I like leather that looks tanned, I'm interested in leather tanning.
Coach bags can be marvelous and I'd buy a Coach over a LV bag, any day. A friend had a thick, scrumptious mahogany colored Coach with drawstring and gold hardware at a party the other night, and it caught everyone's attention - more than any other bag.
I like that people don't generally notice my Bal bags, though - they look sort of fun and hip, not all designer-ee. Unless you follow handbags and celeb stories, Balenciaga bags don't really grab that much attention.
I just like petting and looking at certain leathers - I no longer like the stiff embossed leathers I liked when I was younger, but I still have strong leather preferences. I have Balenciaga waxed calfskin, too not just the chevre. I think the range of caramels Balenciaga has had in the past 6 years are amazing, and I'm a caramel kind of girl.
I also like teal and turquoise - so, there's the story behind being a Bal-enthusiast.
It took me 4 years to trash my first Bal bag (a Twiggy, now minus two studs, but the leather is still stunning and there's not a bit of cord showing through anywhere). She's also missing a tassel. I'm very hard on bags (I literally toss them in the back of the 4Runner) and so far, so good, with Balenciaga.
LOL, I posted all my bag dislikes back in October and went back to review them... thought I would have changed my mind a lot, but I actually haven't, though now I would absolutely love a Chloe Paddington (heavy or not)
Still very much dislike the Fendi B-bag and Spy, but would LOVE some Chanel...
Still very much dislike the Fendi B-bag and Spy, but would LOVE some Chanel...
Well to each his own.
I find the colors and leather of Bbags and chloes amazing!! I like both!!
Coach is a brand that has been around for decades for a good reason. I own a coach bag the chevron sunburst bag which I searched high and low for. They not my favorite brand nut niether is Chanel. You knwo what u am just going to give my scorn for that comment. No need to defend my social status to you. And I have seen the coach collections of many lovely purse holders on this forum. The first time I saw anytihng low class was your comment.i can not stand coach ... i was never a fan .. they look so cheap and taky .. very low class!! it a designer bag for the poor ... hate me if you wish .!
And the fakes on ebay
Im suprised many people don't like Balenciaga. It is a very popular brand and it is one of the most popular forums on TPF.
I think there's a strong style dividing line between Balenciaga and some other styles (like LV). Rarely does any one type of bag appeal to more than 15-20% of any group I've asked (I'm a teacher, I get to ask lots of interesting questions about style in class, as it fits in with my topic). Guys like Balenciaga better than LV!
There have been plenty of anti-LV comments on this thread and until I came to this forum, frankly, I just did NOT get LV at all. Now I want a white multi Wapity - I just wish I didn't have to pay $250 for it (it reminds me of the Minnie Mouse designer print on the Disney purses - which I also love, but they are WAY cheaper!)
Can any LV lovers explain their LV love to those of us who aren't feeling it? I came to like LV small leather goods here on this forum, but I simply don't get why the handbags are found so desirable by so many.
It was actually a photo by one tPF member (I'm bad with names), showing the white multi-color, with that tan and white checkerboard print and some other LV wallet or small leather good piled together that made me think of "treasure hunt." At least, I think it was all LV - I don't know.
I fell in love with their raspberry red or whatever it is this Spring - until I actually touched it and then it just made me giggle, it's too much like vinyl for me. What am I not getting?
There have been plenty of anti-LV comments on this thread and until I came to this forum, frankly, I just did NOT get LV at all. Now I want a white multi Wapity - I just wish I didn't have to pay $250 for it (it reminds me of the Minnie Mouse designer print on the Disney purses - which I also love, but they are WAY cheaper!)
Can any LV lovers explain their LV love to those of us who aren't feeling it? I came to like LV small leather goods here on this forum, but I simply don't get why the handbags are found so desirable by so many.
It was actually a photo by one tPF member (I'm bad with names), showing the white multi-color, with that tan and white checkerboard print and some other LV wallet or small leather good piled together that made me think of "treasure hunt." At least, I think it was all LV - I don't know.
I fell in love with their raspberry red or whatever it is this Spring - until I actually touched it and then it just made me giggle, it's too much like vinyl for me. What am I not getting?
I'm not that head over heels about the Marc Jacobs bags; the Stam has managed to seduce me from time to time but I have decided that it's really not for me. I also don't have much interest in the Fendi spys except the one in tulle that somehow I'm just in love with; and chanel bags don't seem to get me either, and neither Hermes. I guess I'm a little weird here...
I absolutely adore LV...the two most recent ones that I bought are the MIRROR MONOGRAM PAPILLION and the SOPHIE HANDBAG....I absolutely agree that some styles are ugly...I find that I like to own their limited edition items because not everyone has it. I swear like majority of ppl I know own at least 1 piece of LV. I love the class and recognition that it gives.
Along with my other
is for VERSACE! I just love the flashiness that comes with the brand! The picture i have up under my name is the VERSACE RUNWAY OVER THE KNEE BOOTS that my bf got me for valentines day! I don't have a handbag yet but I am looking to own one (Limited Edition of course!)As for my HATES! DEFINETELY JUICY...I know that lots of ppl. really like it but it just doesn't appeal to me at all...I find it cheaply made and the materials (especially the terry cloth) is well cheap. The one thing I thought about getting once...was a shirt for my dog but then I held off cause I knew that I could get her something nicer elsewhere.
As for COACH...it is ok...I own a few of them and I think they are good for school and clubbing...thats about it though. Not sure why people make such a big deal about them. I don't consider them to be high end handbags and it turns me off that they are made in China. Since this is also where majority of fake handbags come from.
As for BALENCIAGA...well I have been considering the hobo or the city bag...but I don't love it...I think it is a really plain brand...my bf and all my friends think it is really ugly...actually to be quite honnest Balenciaga isn't even that big in Vancouver...
For me, the love of Balenciaga is tactile and emotional. The colors really speak to me (most of them call out to me, the rest just say "hi!"). Here is one in her natural habitat (on a motorcycle):
They work for many on different levels. Color is the thing I like to swap out most - and I don't like standard colors. I like that the pockets are in the same place - and I don't want too many of them, I just get confused.
But most of all, I like the lightweight, how they hug my body, how when I turn around quickly they don't swing and slug my companions, and, being not a small girl, they fit against me and don't make me any bigger.
For some reason, the fact that they have hardware from 1920's Belstaff jackets and boots makes me happy - and I love the tassles. I bought tooled leather in high school at the only boutique within miles, and I love fringed anything. The marbled look of Balenciaga reminds of my other favorite substance (rocks). I love actual rocks, am a rock collector and amateur geologist. My husband doesn't mind holding my purse, if it's a Balenciaga - he'd rebel if it were LV or any monogram print.
There's a Balenciaga-look-alike bag out by Lanvin (on Barney's catalog, I think) that pushes past Balenciaga style into new areas - and I really like that too. I also like Henry Cuir. I like beads. I like leather that looks tanned, I'm interested in leather tanning.
Coach bags can be marvelous and I'd buy a Coach over a LV bag, any day. A friend had a thick, scrumptious mahogany colored Coach with drawstring and gold hardware at a party the other night, and it caught everyone's attention - more than any other bag.
I like that people don't generally notice my Bal bags, though - they look sort of fun and hip, not all designer-ee. Unless you follow handbags and celeb stories, Balenciaga bags don't really grab that much attention.
I just like petting and looking at certain leathers - I no longer like the stiff embossed leathers I liked when I was younger, but I still have strong leather preferences. I have Balenciaga waxed calfskin, too not just the chevre. I think the range of caramels Balenciaga has had in the past 6 years are amazing, and I'm a caramel kind of girl.
I also like teal and turquoise - so, there's the story behind being a Bal-enthusiast.
It took me 4 years to trash my first Bal bag (a Twiggy, now minus two studs, but the leather is still stunning and there's not a bit of cord showing through anywhere). She's also missing a tassel. I'm very hard on bags (I literally toss them in the back of the 4Runner) and so far, so good, with Balenciaga.
Thats it! I don't perfer BALENCIAGA becuase it doesn't grab much attention!