Nah - I don't [really] like RED!

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#61
CeeJay said:
I have seen Black Cherry, and it's BEAUTIFUL!! I would definitely say that the Black Cherry looks like a rich Bordeaux! Poupre was nice, but the leather was IMO .. thin. Of course, if you want a Wine color, there is always the '05 Burgundy or the '06 Grenat.
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Thinking about this a bit more, CeeJay, with all your infinite knowledge, would you mind naming the reds that you've found to have great leather? And the ones you've found to be lacking? It'd be a hugely appreciated PSA for those of us scouring evilbay and other sites for the perfect red Bal :)

Thanks.
 
#62
serenityneow said:
Thinking about this a bit more, CeeJay, with all your infinite knowledge, would you mind naming the reds that you've found to have great leather? And the ones you've found to be lacking? It'd be a hugely appreciated PSA for those of us scouring evilbay and other sites for the perfect red Bal :)

Thanks.
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Cool .. will do; here we go:

  • '03 Red - Chevre leather; nice & thick and consistent color
  • '04 [True] Red - Chevre leather; same as above
  • '05 F/W Rouge Theatre - YUMMY, thick & chewy
  • '06 F/W Rouge Vif - FABULOUS leather, super thick & evenly distressed
  • '07 S/S Rouge Vermillion - '07 Chevre Leather; IMO .. '07 had the BEST leather of all years! Super thick, chewy & evenly distressed
  • '07 F/W Tomato - same as above; '07 Leather? .. can't be beat!
  • '08 S/S Coral - like '07, the '08 S/S season had nice & thick, evenly distressed leather
  • '08 F/W Rubisse - also thick & evenly distressed
  • '09 S/S Sanguine - most of the ones that I saw had nice thick leather, even distressing and consistent color
  • '09 F/W Poupre - not a fan; I found the leather to be thinner than prior years, veiny and color wasn't always consistent
  • '10 S/S Sang - inconsistent; some had nice thick leather (I had to look at quite a few before I found the right one)
  • '11 F/W Coquelicot - great leather; nice & thick, even distressing and consistent color
  • '12 S/S Coquelicot - same as above, although some felt it had a slight orange undertone as opposed to the 2011 Coquelicot
  • '13 F/W Rouge Cardinal - inconsistent; I've seen some with really great thick & distressed leather and others with thin, papery leather that was very veiny and where the color was not consistent
 
#63
CeeJay said:
Cool .. will do; here we go:

  • '03 Red - Chevre leather; nice & thick and consistent color
  • '04 [True] Red - Chevre leather; same as above
  • '05 F/W Rouge Theatre - YUMMY, thick & chewy
  • '06 F/W Rouge Vif - FABULOUS leather, super thick & evenly distressed
  • '07 S/S Rouge Vermillion - '07 Chevre Leather; IMO .. '07 had the BEST leather of all years! Super thick, chewy & evenly distressed
  • '07 F/W Tomato - same as above; '07 Leather? .. can't be beat!
  • '08 S/S Coral - like '07, the '08 S/S season had nice & thick, evenly distressed leather
  • '08 F/W Rubisse - also thick & evenly distressed
  • '09 S/S Sanguine - most of the ones that I saw had nice thick leather, even distressing and consistent color
  • '09 F/W Poupre - not a fan; I found the leather to be thinner than prior years, veiny and color wasn't always consistent
  • '10 S/S Sang - inconsistent; some had nice thick leather (I had to look at quite a few before I found the right one)
  • '11 F/W Coquelicot - great leather; nice & thick, even distressing and consistent color
  • '12 S/S Coquelicot - same as above, although some felt it had a slight orange undertone as opposed to the 2011 Coquelicot
  • '13 F/W Rouge Cardinal - inconsistent; I've seen some with really great thick & distressed leather and others with thin, papery leather that was very veiny and where the color was not consistent
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#64
Your collection is fantastic!
I still am so happy with my only Bal, the Hamilton 2012 that has been giving me a great joy,every time, I carry it.
How do you dress with the reds, if you dont mind asking?
 
#65
^^ I've always felt that Red is a natural accent color. The only color that I won't mix with a Red bag is a bright Pink. I don't wear Green (not my favorite color), so it's not an issue looking like a Christmas Tree!
 
#66
CeeJay said:
The Rouge Cardinal has more 'pink-y' undertones, so you should be okay. Can you see them IRL? .. or do you have to order online?
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Absolutely have to order on line. I did order and it arrived and you are spot on about the color. It is a beautiful red with slight pink undertones. However, I had to return it because it had a grey/light black cast to it as if someone had rubbed it lightly with that color. I was so disappointed. The Bal rep said it was more than likely color transfer from something. It was a Velo and again I loved it but I am a bit concerned about ordering again. Do reds have a problem with this transfer issue. Wonder how they store the bags and if it really is color transfer? Would you chance a reorder? Since I have only owned two Bal's I am not sure what to do but your reds are beyond awesome.
 
#67
Izzy48 said:
Absolutely have to order on line. I did order and it arrived and you are spot on about the color. It is a beautiful red with slight pink undertones. However, I had to return it because it had a grey/light black cast to it as if someone had rubbed it lightly with that color. I was so disappointed. The Bal rep said it was more than likely color transfer from something. It was a Velo and again I loved it but I am a bit concerned about ordering again. Do reds have a problem with this transfer issue. Wonder how they store the bags and if it really is color transfer? Would you chance a reorder? Since I have only owned two Bal's I am not sure what to do but your reds are beyond awesome.
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What?!?! .. they sent you a bag which had color transfer on it??? That's DISGUSTING and so wrong!!!

All lighter color bags can get color transfer, especially if the wearer is wearing dark jeans or clothing which has been dyed and the color not truly 'sealed in'. I am especially careful about dark colored jeans and my bags; if I know that I'm going to be wearing something like that, I may just use my Black or a darker-colored bag.

Unfortunately, the Velo and Part-Time .. given the longer straps, are susceptible to color transfer given where they typically hit one on the body. Not really anything to do with the color of the bag per se; obviously, something lighter in color will show up the color transfer more readily.

It is TOTALLY inexcusable for them to have sent you a bag in that condition!! Where did you order it from .. Bal.com or one of the Balenciaga boutiques?
 
#68
CeeJay said:
Cool .. will do; here we go:

  • '03 Red - Chevre leather; nice & thick and consistent color
  • '04 [True] Red - Chevre leather; same as above
  • '05 F/W Rouge Theatre - YUMMY, thick & chewy
  • '06 F/W Rouge Vif - FABULOUS leather, super thick & evenly distressed
  • '07 S/S Rouge Vermillion - '07 Chevre Leather; IMO .. '07 had the BEST leather of all years! Super thick, chewy & evenly distressed
  • '07 F/W Tomato - same as above; '07 Leather? .. can't be beat!
  • '08 S/S Coral - like '07, the '08 S/S season had nice & thick, evenly distressed leather
  • '08 F/W Rubisse - also thick & evenly distressed
  • '09 S/S Sanguine - most of the ones that I saw had nice thick leather, even distressing and consistent color
  • '09 F/W Poupre - not a fan; I found the leather to be thinner than prior years, veiny and color wasn't always consistent
  • '10 S/S Sang - inconsistent; some had nice thick leather (I had to look at quite a few before I found the right one)
  • '11 F/W Coquelicot - great leather; nice & thick, even distressing and consistent color
  • '12 S/S Coquelicot - same as above, although some felt it had a slight orange undertone as opposed to the 2011 Coquelicot
  • '13 F/W Rouge Cardinal - inconsistent; I've seen some with really great thick & distressed leather and others with thin, papery leather that was very veiny and where the color was not consistent
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This is awesome! Thank you so much!!!!!!
 
#69
CeeJay said:
What?!?! .. they sent you a bag which had color transfer on it??? That's DISGUSTING and so wrong!!!

All lighter color bags can get color transfer, especially if the wearer is wearing dark jeans or clothing which has been dyed and the color not truly 'sealed in'. I am especially careful about dark colored jeans and my bags; if I know that I'm going to be wearing something like that, I may just use my Black or a darker-colored bag.

Unfortunately, the Velo and Part-Time .. given the longer straps, are susceptible to color transfer given where they typically hit one on the body. Not really anything to do with the color of the bag per se; obviously, something lighter in color will show up the color transfer more readily.

It is TOTALLY inexcusable for them to have sent you a bag in that condition!! Where did you order it from .. Bal.com or one of the Balenciaga boutiques?
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I ordered from Bal.com which I have done one time only. At first I thought the Velo was supposed to be that way but I realized no one would give a red bag a grey/light black tone, especialy a Balenciaga bag. You made such a great point about color transfer on the Velo it might be good to give up the idea of a red in a Velo. What neutral color do you recommend for a Velo? My black City is so awesome I would like a Velo if the quality is the same. One of the interesting things they told me and this is a quote--our quality control is second to none! Well, we know that isn't true!!! Thanks so much for your help!
 
#75
CeeJay said:
Check this out .. '05 Rouge Theatre City (I actually have 2!)
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OMG...That is just gorgeous...Still my absolute fav colour and leather...Why do you have 2 Ceejay...That is so not fair...:greengrin:
I have searched and searched ... too difficult to find one now in fab condition... thinking of giving up now :sad:
I have ruby city rh... and absolutely love her to bits !!
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