They definitely feel much different. Nothing compares to the smoothness of the old Chevre
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According to Corey at RDC by S/S 08 all of the bags were agneau. I know there's been some confusion on this but Corey has been a Bal expert for years. I too have had a couple of 08s that have really thick, gorgeous leather, the paper tag indicated on one of them that it was agneau.What a lovely little first!! I love the colour too!! 2008 bags were a mixture of agneau and chèvre as they were switching leathers, so maybe this one is a chèvre since you mentioned the leather being thicker!
just scored an apple green first!!! 
i'll post photos as soon as it arrives!
i'll post photos as soon as it arrives!
Just received my first Balenciaga bag today. It’s a Ghost sling bag in fuchsia. What is the opinion on it here? I mostly see City bags on this forum...
It looks cool and I got it for €450 only, but it’s a pain to keep the flap open to get things in and out - the bag is extremely structured. It doesn’t hold much because of that either. I’m kinda on the fence about keeping it...
It looks cool and I got it for €450 only, but it’s a pain to keep the flap open to get things in and out - the bag is extremely structured. It doesn’t hold much because of that either. I’m kinda on the fence about keeping it...
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Sounds like it might be best to return it. Since it doesn't hold what you want it to, and is hard to get things in and out of, it isn't likely to be worn enough to give you your money's worth.
I 100% disagree with Corey on this, and (as you know), I've been a major Balenciaga collector since its inception in 2001! The 2008 F/W was Agneau, but the 2008 S/S was still Chevre with some exceptions .. and (again) it pertains to how Balenciaga used to create "batches" of bags (this from my Paris colleague whose sister worked at Balenciaga). According to the 'sister', Balenciaga would have 3 'batches' of bags made .. so, what occurred in 2008 S/S, is that the first 2 'batches' were Chevre, but the last 'batch' was Agneau. So, for instance .. my Vert Thyme and Sky Bleu were GORGEOUS examples of the wonderful Chevre leather, but my Rubisse (F/W) is definitely not as delicious!
So there you go folks, pick a team!
(Your vert thyme looks very much like my 08 marine did, my paper tag said agneau... 
)Hey, @CeeJay do you have any 08 paper tags that indicate chevre? Or does anyone out there? If so could you please post a pic?
just scored an apple green first!!!
i'll post photos as soon as it arrives!
And with her big sister, twiggy
It’s literally perfect! Has strap, mirror, original dustbag, and even the original receipt from Barney’s New York! (Super faded but still semi readable)
I have only found one tiny flaw, a little dirt on one of the tassels, but most of it already came off with just a little scrape. I think I can get it all off
the handles still look brand new
I believe I do, but (alas) my lack of mobility affects my ability to go searching in the BAL closet .. so just may take me more time!!
Please don't go doing anything else to that hip!
Once you're all better if you ever do come across one though I'd love to see it.
Mogano city. 
Bonus pic: at first I was trying to capture the color indoors, and somebody decided he needed to be involved....
Bonus pic: at first I was trying to capture the color indoors, and somebody decided he needed to be involved....