Identify this Balenciaga
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Please post a photo of the back of the tag, and the back of the mirror. I think this is either a 2007 or 2008 anthracite work. Can say which leather yet without the added photos.
That's the only pic I have! I took it from a stranger lol. Looking to buy the same but have no idea what style it is.
Out of curiosity, as I'm no expert at all, did this bag have a shoulder strap?
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Always looking to educate myself, Saira, when I look at the pic of this bag it looks like the back edge has the little dip in the middle. I've never held a work IRL, do they have that dip? I always thought they were straight across and the part time had the dip, similar to the City? Thanks for your patience as always!
It's honestly hard for me to tell. At first I thought it was a PT, but I'm not seeing the shoulder strap. Because this photo doesn't depict the whole bag, it is really hard to give information about the bag.
Good point re: the shoulder strap. I'm curious, think I'll ask! Thanks saira!
The was no strap when I borrowed to take picture. But then maybe she removed it. I don't know much about balenciaga
If the strap was removed there still would have been the rings on the sides of the bag that the strap attaches too. Do you recall if it had them?
As saira mentioned, without more photos it's not possible to say with certainty, but if it had a place for a strap it may have been a part time. If no strap, it may have been a work. Saira mentioned the colour as anthracite. If you look in the reference library under the style reference subforum you could look at photos of those two styles. If you prefer a shoulder strap you might want the part time, or if you prefer one a little smaller, the city is very popular. The bag in your photo had what's called giant hardware, which came in two sizes depending on when the bag was manufactured. This looks like G21 which was made earlier and was the larger of the two. Saira mentioned it could have been 2007 or 2008, so depending again on when it was manufactured the leather could have been either chevre (goat) or agneau (lamb).
There's a ton to learn about Balenciaga, which is part of the fascination for me. I'm still a rookie when it comes to these bags but half the fun is learning. We're very fortunate to have some really knowledgeable people who are willing to take the time to help us out. Welcome to your next obsession!
Some good sites to check are Real Deal Collections, HG Bags, Fashionphile, Trendlee, Ann's Fabulous Finds, Tradesy, eBay...everyone has their favourites. If you find something you like be sure to post the appropriate photos on the "authenticate this" thread before you purchase (check out the first couple of posts on that thread for the necessary photos at the correct angles)...good luck hunting!