Identify this Balenciaga

TPF may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, and others

#9,483
Hi may I know the color please..not sure whether tag belong to the bag though.
esFfZQ0.jpg

RHnlIbq.jpg
zCoSgjD.jpg
c4mkaAs.jpg
 
#9,486
Hi all,
Can any of you i.d. this bag on eBay? I've spoken to seller (she's a member here) and the bag is authentic, as she just received it back from Bal NY for cleaning & repair. But we can't figure out the style. Black chèvre and has most of the characteristics of a RH City, but the bottom corners are rounded the corner buckle patches reach up higher towards center than a "modern" City (and appear to be larger), and the top zipper and front is not consistent w/ modern City. Finally, inner tag is not silver plate, but leather with dot, not dash. Purchased at Barney's BH she thinks in the 05-06 timeframe. We've already ruled out Twiggy, Drum and Polly. Anyone?? Maybe an early version or prototype of the City? (Does anyone know when Bal started producing/selling the City style?) Here's the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BALENCIAGA-CLASSIC-CITY-BLACK-BAG-AUTHENTIC-/181718802552
 
#9,488
s.tighe said:
Hi all,
Can any of you i.d. this bag on eBay? I've spoken to seller (she's a member here) and the bag is authentic, as she just received it back from Bal NY for cleaning & repair. But we can't figure out the style. Black chèvre and has most of the characteristics of a RH City, but the bottom corners are rounded the corner buckle patches reach up higher towards center than a "modern" City (and appear to be larger), and the top zipper and front is not consistent w/ modern City. Finally, inner tag is not silver plate, but leather with dot, not dash. Purchased at Barney's BH she thinks in the 05-06 timeframe. We've already ruled out Twiggy, Drum and Polly. Anyone?? Maybe an early version or prototype of the City? (Does anyone know when Bal started producing/selling the City style?) Here's the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BALENCIAGA-CLASSIC-CITY-BLACK-BAG-AUTHENTIC-/181718802552
Click to expand...


It's the twiggy style.
 
#9,493
saira1214 said:
2006 truffle
Click to expand...

saira1214 I have some photos I wanted to post that I took now that I have the actual bag in hand and it has been authenticated, I know you confirmed it is 2006 truffle, but would you feel the bag had ever been dyed as I want to be sure to address that to the seller if it has or if this is the way it should look originally. I hope this is the correct place to post this question.

I really appreciate your advise and help on this for me and many others that you help here.

Thanks again

at dusk natural outdoor lighting




119_6889_zps5pgdnhge.jpg
 
#9,494
MichelleMyBell said:
saira1214 I have some photos I wanted to post that I took now that I have the actual bag in hand and it has been authenticated, I know you confirmed it is 2006 truffle, but would you feel the bag had ever been dyed as I want to be sure to address that to the seller if it has or if this is the way it should look originally. I hope this is the correct place to post this question.

I really appreciate your advise and help on this for me and many others that you help here.

Thanks again

at dusk natural outdoor lighting




119_6889_zps5pgdnhge.jpg
Click to expand...


It's hard for me to tell in photos. Your photos are definitely lighter, probably because of lighting. There is nothing in the photos to suggest it was dyed. Does it feel stiff or sticky? What makes you think it was dyed?
 
#9,495
saira1214 said:
It's hard for me to tell in photos. Your photos are definitely lighter, probably because of lighting. There is nothing in the photos to suggest it was dyed. Does it feel stiff or sticky? What makes you think it was dyed?
Click to expand...

No I do not feel anything suggesting any of that, I am just wanting the expert opinion as to what colors it should be knowing photos can be deceiving. According to the description I gave on the authenticate thread, the leather is correct to texture for that year and I did notice the overall stitching throughout is not dyed and is a normal color as it should be for original so I am happy to hear that :smile1:

It is my very first and because it is a vintage (used) and did not get directly from Bal store, I just wanted to be certain and can now exhale and enjoy my very First Bbag :happydance:

Again thank you for your help, I deeply appreciate your patience with my photos and questions.

I just took 2 pics outdoors in overcast mid day light (to me seems to get the best true tones) and last ones just to show you for a better lighting view...


 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top