My Bals

[Kimbashop]

thank you!
a few of my older bags are long gone, most Pradas, all Chanels and Guccis, but BV and Bal are (almost) all still in the collection

Interesting that you have found your home among Bal and BV. Is unstructured, smooshy leather the draw?

BTW, I have you and Much to blame for my emerging interest in BV! Your cervo baseball and Nodini collections are so gorgeous.

 

[viewwing]

Wowowow! What leather is that plain black bazaar? Looks thick n smooshy. Are they being made like this now too? Maybe it’s time for me to get one.

 

[ksuromax]

Interesting that you have found your home among Bal and BV. Is unstructured, smooshy leather the draw?

BTW, I have you and Much to blame for my emerging interest in BV! Your cervo baseball and Nodini collections are so gorgeous.

it is mainly, plus lack of obvious logo/branding

you're welcome!
always there for you should you need any enabling!

 

[muchstuff]

Wowowow! What leather is that plain black bazaar? Looks thick n smooshy. Are they being made like this now too? Maybe it’s time for me to get one.

This one's S/S 2017 but you see them quite often on the secondary market.

 

[jeanstohandbags]

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I am just in awe to see all these totally amazing bags one after the other!

 

[jeanstohandbags]

Here is my collection-- small, but much beloved. I have several bal bags on my wish list, when the money tree grows back.

1. The one that started it all for me: 2016 Black Vibrato City. I wish to be buried with it.
2. Anthracite Day. My first Day bag. Year might be 2009 or 2010. Thick, smooshy lamb.
3. 2005 Rouge Theatre Day, chevre. This particular leather is smooth and silky. When I wear it, it sometimes feels like water lightly brushing against my skin. Not the best picture; it just doesn't convey the gorgeous color.
4. 2007 Mogano City, chevre. What to say? This bag makes my mouth water every time I look at it. I got her last year practically new. The leather is pillowy, wrinkly, and chewey, and the color is brown with strong maroon undertones. The bag sits more comfortably on my shoulder than my Vibrato does.
5. 2004 Eggplant First, chevre. My favorite leather so far. It is unbelievably soft and substantial. And the color makes me very happy.
6. 2003 Black First with Pewter Hardware and long strap, chevre, I carry this bag often. Leather light, very smooth, and silky. I love the size of the Firsts for weekends and dinner events.
7. 2007 Black First, chevre. She came to me "well-loved" and was quite a project to restore. I'm still not quite sure if the color is black or plomb, but the leather is that gorgeous chewey, thick leather that marks 2007. She is much heftier than my 2003 because of the differences in leather, and almost looks like a different bag to me: more structured and holds its shape when things are in it.
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Fantastic collection, each one is absolutely beautiful!

 

[muchstuff]

I am just in awe to see all these totally amazing bags one after the other!

Thanks

 

[Maltese87]

Such lovely collections!! May I ask the colour of your Bal first thats sat on the table? I think Im in love

 

[muchstuff]

Such lovely collections!! May I ask the colour of your Bal first thats sat on the table? I think Im in love

I'm guessing you're referring to the caramel flat brass First? It's from F/W 2002. It's actually a little darker than it shows in that photo, more like this...

 

[Maltese87]

I'm guessing you're referring to the caramel flat brass First? It's from F/W 2002. It's actually a little darker than it shows in that photo, more like this...
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Yes thats the one! Oh thank you for showing a second picture of this beauty its even better, its the perfect brown colour! Its as sweet as caramel! Oh well have to go on a hunt for one

 

[muchstuff]

Yes thats the one! Oh thank you for showing a second picture of this beauty its even better, its the perfect brown colour! Its as sweet as caramel! Oh well have to go on a hunt for one

It's a bit of a tough one to find but they're out there..

 

[Maltese87]

It's a bit of a tough one to find but they're out there..

Yeah thats what I was afraid of with a 2002, but when seeing something I love at first sight it just doesnt do with anything else haha I will wait

 

[muchstuff]

Yeah thats what I was afraid of with a 2002, but when seeing something I love at first sight it just doesnt do with anything else haha I will wait

They're coveted because of the flat brass hardware and the longer strap. I'll keep an eye out for you!

 

[Maltese87]

They're coveted because of the flat brass hardware and the longer strap. I'll keep an eye out for you!

I understand them, the flat brass just goes so well together with the colour too. Aww thank you so much for that thats so sweet!

 

[muchstuff]

I understand them, the flat brass just goes so well together with the colour too. Aww thank you so much for that thats so sweet!