I am new in this Balenciaga forum, and for a long time have an alternately on and off interest on the motorcycle bag. I thought it was super cool long time back when I can't afford any designer bag, the college years and the early days of working. Then I thought it does not work with my life and style. I work in professional service firm, and my style is more 'simple chic with a touch of color' -- the B bag feels too edgy for my office hours, too trendy for my casual days. Also I thought that it has passed the hey days and may disappear soon.
But then I saw the new small City ME in dark brown. Tried it and immediately fell in love with it. This also happened during the time that I am looking for an 'autumn' bag, for a bag to excite me up for the upcoming crazy months, a bag to just appreciate what I have accomplished to date this year.
This bag still has an edgy feel, but the leather and the ME give the formal touch, in a way that is classy. The size is just right, the style is perfect --- versatile between handheld/crossbody/shoulder, zipper top is perfect for travel --- leather seemed durable (and smell awesome!).
It took me some time to 'research' whether the bag is outdated or not and the degree of activity in this forum seemed to confirm that it will be there for years to come. Plus, if it has been relevant for the past 10+ years, I guess it has passed the question of relevancy anyway.
So here I am, officially a B bag owner after about 10 years of being a B bag 'stalker'....
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