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#211
muchstuff said:
I be been pleasantly surprised in the past from my Japanese purchases. What a great spring bag!
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I agree. I've had good experiences with Japanese resellers, mainly because they post decent photos (except for this time) and you know what you're getting.

I don't buy the super-worn, blackened-handles ones, but I admit it warms my heart to see Balenciaga so broadly adopted as an everyday bag in Japan. I mean, they are really using the hell out of their bags, all workhorses! I find that endearing, even if I don't personally buy them.

Final confession: I know no boundaries and will carry this bag even in the winter. Will probably bust it out next week.
 
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#212
Punkkitten said:
Confession: I was naughty again.
Full disclosure: I was still gutted after someone swooped in and nabbed that pine green Giant 21 hobo before I could back in December. So I kept searching and this little babe popped up. A 2011 Vert Sauge day with giant rose gold hardware and the price was an absolute steal. (Less than I paid for any other day or hobo I own). The color is perfect. As I wanted something either green or teal in the day style for spring and summer.
It is a bit more dry than other Bals I have, but I do also own an arsenal of leather moisturizer so not a problem.

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OMG, what a stunning color combo! that looks pristine! Am I imagining or is there the slightest hint of blue in that green? So lovely.

lol at arsenal of moisturizers :lol:
 
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Deco said:
I agree. I've had good experiences with Japanese resellers, mainly because they post decent photos (except for this time) and you know what you're getting.

I don't buy the super-worn, blackened-handles ones, but I admit it warms my heart to see Balenciaga so broadly adopted as an everyday bag in Japan. I mean, they are really using the hell out of their bags, all workhorses! I find that endearing, even if I don't personally buy them.

Final confession: I know no boundaries and will carry this bag even in the winter. Will probably bust it out next week.
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Oh yeah carry it now by all means!
 
#216
Deco said:
My floral city arrived in lightning speed from Japan. I was expecting it to be in shambles given the price and how utterly blurry every single listing photo was. But it’s near pristine, with slight dryness/cracking along the edges and underside of handles. But zero darkening of handles and otherwise clean and the leather soft and supple.

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This one has always caught my eye, it's so pretty! :love: Congrats on finding her in mint condition too :tup:
 
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#217
Punkkitten said:
Confession: I was naughty again.
Full disclosure: I was still gutted after someone swooped in and nabbed that pine green Giant 21 hobo before I could back in December. So I kept searching and this little babe popped up. A 2011 Vert Sauge day with giant rose gold hardware and the price was an absolute steal. (Less than I paid for any other day or hobo I own). The color is perfect. As I wanted something either green or teal in the day style for spring and summer.
It is a bit more dry than other Bals I have, but I do also own an arsenal of leather moisturizer so not a problem.

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Wow, what a fantastic colour!!! :love: Love the rose gold with it too!
 
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#225
Deco said:
OMG, what a stunning color combo! that looks pristine! Am I imagining or is there the slightest hint of blue in that green? So lovely.

lol at arsenal of moisturizers :lol:
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I would dare say it has soft blue undertones. I was debating between holding out for. Turquoise day with giant gold hardware, but when this popped up in my searches I thought it would suffice nicely. Plus giant rose gold hardware?! It was different
I love green and or blue handbags and since I was sad about losing a green 21 hobo, this fit the bill. Vert Sauge means sage green and I always think of sage (the plant) as being just a little bit more blue.
 
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