JAN/FEBR New Bal acquisitions
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This particular one is from F/W 2016, color Bleu Rivage. There are many different styles of Bal backpacks. I like large leather ones with moto bag elements. This one caught my eye because of the color, and that was before I appreciated how lovely it was IRL.When did Bal make these backpacks? First time seeing this style. The color is stupefyingly good
It looks like they mostly market the backpacks to men, but there are also cutesy ones that are probably for women.
Oh WOW that blue backpack!
I mean, the three bags are beautiful, but this backpack is something else. Love the color, of course, and the super cute and useful front pocket.Continuing on, the Navy Village arrived. The photos not only didn’t do it justice, but actually made the color look faded and uneven, and the leather, nothing to write home about.
Well. Let me tell you. The color is a deep, saturated navy with a slight hint of blueish purple. The leather is like liquid silk. None of my other Bal bags are this silky. I’m a bit speechless.
A massive black matelassé also arrived. It’s huge and I love it.
Well. Let me tell you. The color is a deep, saturated navy with a slight hint of blueish purple. The leather is like liquid silk. None of my other Bal bags are this silky. I’m a bit speechless.
A massive black matelassé also arrived. It’s huge and I love it.
What kind of leather is it??Yes! Liquid silk. It’s just such An amazing bag. A heart stopper!It is a puzzle to me why this style was not released more widely. Wonder if the leather was just too difficult, maybe too expensive to access.
Well, been told it’s Nappa, which should make it the same as the original 01 FBFs, but I have a couple of those, and though they are softer than later chèvre bags, the leather on the Village is very thin, and seriously softer, smoother and silkier than any of them.
Apparently, it is polished calfskin (cuir)
Apparently, it is polished calfskin (cuir)
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Thanks ! I was told it was pourpre. I have never had it but had a PS1 in this colour and sold. So I had a lot of scarves and thingies I bought to go with it, now all is well. The size is so beautiful for me …when hip is too small and city too much… first is just rightBeautiful! Such a lovely color!
Absolutely. Started loving the First very late. Never thought it would feel big enough to me, but once I carried one, I realized how perfect it is. Perfect proportions, so easy to carry. (Also, happy that its corners are not prone to damage like the cities.) 
Arrived today from Fashionphile... 2013 ultraviolet agneau money wallet. To replace my Bal black money wallet that I've almost worn to pieces after nine years of almost-daily use. It's time to retire it and start with this new-to-me cutie:
