Identify this Balenciaga

[tifa]

Hi!!

So I just purchased a pre-loved bag online, on the website it says it's a BLACK velo, but after I saw the bag in person the color kind of GREY under the Californian sunlight..then I read the tag from the website, it says Anthracite! :weird:

The serial number on the leather tag is 235216 1000 213048 (which I googled, apparently it is black velo)
But the color just isn't...black

So I'm confused, is this Black or is this Anthracite? Please help me identify!

Thank you!!

 

[saira1214]

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This bag is Anthra and can range from 2007-2010. It's hard to tell which year without further details because Anthra was a core color for so many years.

 

[Sssy]

This bag is Anthra and can range from 2007-2010. It's hard to tell which year without further details because Anthra was a core color for so many years.

Hi Saira I authenticated this bag and it has no pocket at the mirror So I thought between F/W 2008 and 2010. Hard one It would be much easier if all of Bal bags have a metal plate

 

[tifa]

Another picture of the leather tag and the contradicting sale tag from the website...

 

[saira1214]

Hi Saira I authenticated this bag and it has no pocket at the mirror So I thought between F/W 2008 and 2010. Hard one It would be much easier if all of Bal bags have a metal plate

Thanks, Sssy! Yep, you are totally right. I wish they all had the metal plate too, or at least the leather on the back of the tag like they have been doing with the newer bags. So much easier!

 

[tifa]

Thanks, Sssy! Yep, you are totally right. I wish they all had the metal plate too, or at least the leather on the back of the tag like they have been doing with the newer bags. So much easier!

Hi Saira, do you mind identifying my bag above? You seem like the expert on this! Thank you!

 

[saira1214]

Another picture of the leather tag and the contradicting sale tag from the website...

This is black.

 

[tifa]

This is black.

Thank you!
Can you tell the year by any chance?
Also why is it grey-ish under sunlight...color fading?

 

[saira1214]

Thank you!
Can you tell the year by any chance?
Also why is it grey-ish under sunlight...color fading?

I think it is from 2011. I would have to do some searching, but maybe that year it wasn't jet black. There are certainly some years that are darker that others. One that comes to mind is 2007 had a black that was a softer black with some green tint to it.

 

[tifa]

I think it is from 2011. I would have to do some searching, but maybe that year it wasn't jet black. There are certainly some years that are darker that others. One that comes to mind is 2007 had a black that was a softer black with some green tint to it.

Ahh I see! But since my tag's made in Italy is all cap letters I think it's post 2010? Anyways I'm thinking of taking this velo to restoration so it'll be shinier!

Also is that a black velo in your profile pic too? Is there any particular reason why you use that as a profile pic? From how much you know about balenciaga I'm guessing you own tons of bal bags!

 

[saira1214]

Ahh I see! But since my tag's made in Italy is all cap letters I think it's post 2010? Anyways I'm thinking of taking this velo to restoration so it'll be shinier!

Also is that a black velo in your profile pic too? Is there any particular reason why you use that as a profile pic? From how much you know about balenciaga I'm guessing you own tons of bal bags!

Yes, your bag is post 2011. I was just using 2007 as an example of a year with a lighter black. My profile pic is a 2005 city. No particular reason as to why that is my prof pic. Just haven't changed it in awhile, lazy I guess. I once had a very large collection, but I have parred that down and now have a more manageable collection of oldies. I probably don't need anymore, but there are still a few that I have been searching for. lol.

 

[Rockerchic]

2011 Anthra.

Thanks so much!

 

[ms p]

Sssy & Saira appreciate the help

 

[Sick4Marc]

Howdy Bgals...

Does this look like a 2007 GSH Jaune/Marigold City to you?

Yes, the lighting is less than ideal.

Hoping I've lucked out!

Many thanks for your wise consult.

 

[saira1214]

Howdy Bgals...

Does this look like a 2007 GSH Jaune/Marigold City to you?

Yes, the lighting is less than ideal.

Hoping I've lucked out!

Many thanks for your wise consult.

2007 Juane. The lighting is weird (ETA: I just saw you said that). Also, it may be faded because it doesn't seem as saturated, but again, that can be the light.