Identify this Balenciaga

[earswithfeet]

I'm guessing that, like most of the metallic leathers, the finish will wear off in time in some spots. Maybe not but we've seen it with some bags.

That's why I mostly just admire the metallics. Too scared to actually carry them...

 

[muchstuff]

That's why I mostly just admire the metallics. Too scared to actually carry them...

I wonder if there's a way to protect them without changing the feel of the leather...

 

[Deco]

That's why I mostly just admire the metallics. Too scared to actually carry them...

Excuse me? Did someone summon the metallics freak? The vintage metallics leathers are as lovely as all the other vintage leathers. I have a newer silver bag and the leather doesn’t hold a candle to these oldie goodies. Dive right in!

 

[muchstuff]

Excuse me? Did someone summon the metallics freak? The vintage metallics leathers are as lovely as all the other vintage leathers. I have a newer silver bag and the leather doesn’t hold a candle to these oldie goodies. Dive right in! View attachment 5827711View attachment 5827712View attachment 5827713

To quote our friend ksuromax, holy cookies!

 

[betty*blackbent]

OK, because of my lust for pewter, I played eBay roulette, and purchased this despite some alarming photos.

I admit to being relieved when I pulled her out of a ..plastic bag! She looks authentic, despite the weird font on the tag.

She’s super lightweight and the leather is one of the most buttery soft I’ve ever touched.
I think someone has attempted to spruce her up, because I don’t think the edging looks quite right, too blue, in places. Color is rhinoceros grey. It was extremely difficult to capture the actual shade in photos.
I believe she is a 2004 PH grey Twiggy. My first Twiggy.
I was thinking to send her off to be refurbished, definitely the handles.
What say you?

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There is absolutely ZERO way I would ship any bag, much less one that sold for more than $100, without a plastic bag.

The tiny chance of damage a few days in transit in plastic could do is far outweighed by the risk of water damage while shipping if you package without plastic.

 

[yuzulife]

What do you all think this color is?

 

[yuzulife]

Excuse me? Did someone summon the metallics freak? The vintage metallics leathers are as lovely as all the other vintage leathers. I have a newer silver bag and the leather doesn’t hold a candle to these oldie goodies. Dive right in! View attachment 5827711View attachment 5827712View attachment 5827713

Amazeballs!!

 

[Kiradris]

When did Bal make black bags (I'm assuming this is black) with blue contrast? Also, does this look like a mid day?

 

[muchstuff]

When did Bal make black bags (I'm assuming this is black) with blue contrast? Also, does this look like a mid day?

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Pretty sure it’s been dyed.

 

[muchstuff]

What do you all think this color is?

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Don’t know for certain, faded French blue?

 

[yuzulife]

Don’t know for certain, faded French blue?

Thanks, it's certainly a mystery!

 

[muchstuff]

Thanks, it's certainly a mystery!

The mirror is deffo more vibrant than the bag.

 

[ghoulish]

Excuse me? Did someone summon the metallics freak? The vintage metallics leathers are as lovely as all the other vintage leathers. I have a newer silver bag and the leather doesn’t hold a candle to these oldie goodies. Dive right in! View attachment 5827711View attachment 5827712View attachment 5827713

Wow wow wow! You have a full 2005 Metallics Day set. You’re killing me with these group shots…of course keep them coming!!

 

[chowlover2]

Excuse me? Did someone summon the metallics freak? The vintage metallics leathers are as lovely as all the other vintage leathers. I have a newer silver bag and the leather doesn’t hold a candle to these oldie goodies. Dive right in! View attachment 5827711View attachment 5827712View attachment 5827713

Gadzooks, am I dreaming? So much beauty in one pic and they all look pristine. What's your secret?

 

[Deco]

Gadzooks, am I dreaming? So much beauty in one pic and they all look pristine. What's your secret?

high volume means no single piece gets used a ton.