Identify this Balenciaga

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#10,082
Adaniels729 said:
It's a town but I'm not sure of the color. I was thinking rose thulian but I'm not sure ... Both pics are of the same bag in different light. View attachment 3158456View attachment 3158457
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Can you show the back side of the tag? If it's rose thulian it will have a K. IF there is no letter on the back and the Made in Italy is ALL CAPS it's probably s/s 2012 coquelicot. It looks more like coquelicot to me from the pics.
 
#10,083
s.tighe said:
Can you show the back side of the tag? If it's rose thulian it will have a K. IF there is no letter on the back and the Made in Italy is ALL CAPS it's probably s/s 2012 coquelicot. It looks more like coquelicot to me from the pics.
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Thank you! I just bought it so I will send pics of the tag when it comes. Hoping you are right and it's coquelicot!
 
#10,084
#10,086
Catcook said:
Hi lovely ladies! There are two black Firsts on eBay I've been studying. Can you tell me the years? The hardware looks like very early editions.

1) http://www.ebay.com/itm/262068004456?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

2) http://www.ebay.com/itm/331682496459?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

#1 doesn't have a pocket on the mirror, so I'm confused...

Thanks for any help you can provide! :confused1::smile1:
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Have you verified that the second bag is authentic? (I can't officially say it's not because I'm not an authenticator... but I strongly suspect it is not). Maybe submit to authenticate thread first :)
 
#10,087
Hello,

The initial First's mirror comes with pocket, so nothing is wrong on the #1 mirror. I do remember authenticating that bag before, and i hope is the same one as this time, the back of the tag is not sharp. You may want to get a better photo of it if you are buying. Also ask for zipper head photo that show YKK print.

#2 bag is fake.

Catcook said:
Hi lovely ladies! There are two black Firsts on eBay I've been studying. Can you tell me the years? The hardware looks like very early editions.

1) http://www.ebay.com/itm/262068004456?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

2) http://www.ebay.com/itm/331682496459?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

#1 doesn't have a pocket on the mirror, so I'm confused...

Thanks for any help you can provide! :confused1::smile1:
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#10,092
Loulou2015 said:
Hello, In case it is helpful to know #1 was authenticated by peacebabe as looking fine. It is a flat brass first from 2002, a real oldie! post #6796 in Bal authentication forum
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Thank you Loulou, I've been dreaming of owning an oldie, older than my 2005 Sky Blue. Just having spent a bundle recently on a Work, it would be a real battle w dh. [emoji15]
 
#10,093
peacebabe said:
Hello,



The initial First's mirror comes with pocket, so nothing is wrong on the #1 mirror. I do remember authenticating that bag before, and i hope is the same one as this time, the back of the tag is not sharp. You may want to get a better photo of it if you are buying. Also ask for zipper head photo that show YKK print.



#2 bag is fake.
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Thank you, Peacebabe, I'm honored to hear from a legendary expert like you! With oldies I'm always hoping aberrations may me normal given the bag's age.

I may see if the seller of bag 1 will come down on price bc I see a rip inside. I'll get better pics for the authentication thread if I move forward. Thanks everyone for your guidance, it is truly appreciated. [emoji177][emoji257]
 
#10,095
You are most welcome!

And i realized my typo..... I meant to say the "Initial First came WITHOUT pocket on the mirror" :p

Catcook said:
Thank you, Peacebabe, I'm honored to hear from a legendary expert like you! With oldies I'm always hoping aberrations may me normal given the bag's age.

I may see if the seller of bag 1 will come down on price bc I see a rip inside. I'll get better pics for the authentication thread if I move forward. Thanks everyone for your guidance, it is truly appreciated. [emoji177][emoji257]
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