Reveal! Stumbled upon an 01 Chocolate Flat Brass Hobo Prototype

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#31
Wow!
Ok, I don't normally go crazy for something just because it's "special" and I would never purchase a bag just because it's limited edition etc. but THIS is quite something.
What a fantastic find.
Many congrats and wear it in good health!
 
#34
redney said:
Wow!!! What an amazing, super-rare find!! Congratulations!!
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Thank you so much!! I wish there was a way for you all to touch her:)

Livia1 said:
Wow!
Ok, I don't normally go crazy for something just because it's "special" and I would never purchase a bag just because it's limited edition etc. but THIS is quite something.
What a fantastic find.
Many congrats and wear it in good health!
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I fully agree!! And thank you so much for such lovely complements. This one will probably be framed in a shadow box (where I can access her;), but I don't want her to be over used...she's just so beautiful and needs to be protected...so I'm sure I'll wear her "a little" in good health! Haha I'm bit terrified to carry her...like my Plum FBF...terrified! They are just so soft and delicate!

EmileLove said:
Absolutely amazing!!!! This is one of my favorite Bal reveals of all time. Thank you for sharing this extremely rare beauty with us!
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Aw! Thank you so much! So sweet of you to say! You're welcome, but in all honestly...I almost felt selfish by NOT sharing her:) thank you again!

Jubes said:
You are so lucky to have such a beautiful piece of Balenciaga history!! What a treasure! One of the coolest fashion related things I've seen in a long time.
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Thank you so, so much! I 100% agree with you and every time I touch her soft suede inside...omg, I cannot believe that some of my Le Dix others may have the SAME backing!! [emoji16][emoji16] I seriously want some of my other bags to feel the same!!

In all seriousness, thank you! She really is a piece of Bal history!
 
#37
Thank you all so much for the lovely comments & complements:) She really is such a treasure & special Bag! I very much appreciate you all stopping by and taking the time to show your Bal Love as I don't do many reveals or pic posts anymore, but really, thank you for making me feel so good about it! ❤️🌸❤️
 
#40
thompk said:
Thanks, lady! How are you!? Hopefully it will be moto time soon! I'm begging for cooler weather! For now I guess I'll have to play with bags;) lol:cool:
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Lucky you! Its getting cold here already and soon it may be too cold for motos!! hope you're enjoying yours! i'm trying to stay off the thread to avoid temptation but one day I will get my 09 grey!!
 
#41
Harper Quinn said:
Lucky you! Its getting cold here already and soon it may be too cold for motos!! hope you're enjoying yours! i'm trying to stay off the thread to avoid temptation but one day I will get my 09 grey!!
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Ahhh, I totally need to update the moto list, but no one ever helps me do it! haha and it ends up being one more job for me! So you want the 08 light grey moto? In a 34, right? Or was it a 36? I'll have to get on that! I have seen a few 36s for sale, but no 34 Greys...and NO!! It's 84 degrees where I am! That's a little TOO hot here! Yes, it's nice to still be in a bathing suit, but come on moto-weather!!! haha:graucho::graucho:
 
#42
thompk said:
I don't usually do a reveal or thread dedicated to one bag, but I felt that this beauty needed to be shared. So I'm not quite sure how this ended up in my hands, but due to an estate liquidation...I'm now the proud mom to a Chocolate FBHobo, but not just any Hobo...she's a Sample /Prototype!!

Originally, I would have thought this was a mistake or damaged bag, but I've been told she's a Sample and is close to one of a kind. I say "close" because the person that told me this...has the SAME bag!! She's been a collector for years.

There is no lining, just the back of the Nappa/ previously thought to be Kidskin and the front pocket, well, is fake!! Haha! Yep, fake! It's just a sample!! You can see the back of the Flat Brass Studs, the Zippers & the hardware. When touching the inside its like putting on the finest pair of leather gloves you can find. Honestly, it makes me wish all of our other bags didn't have lining, sort of!! Haha

Anyway, I hope all Balenciaga lovers can appreciate her!! Hope you enjoy[emoji4]

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It's nice!
 
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