Rodeo:Kelly as Bel Air:Birkin?

[bagnut1]

Just received a text from my SA on this new bag - looks like a similar, more modern take on another H bag to me.

I'm not a Birkin gal so the similarities make it a hard no for me, but wondering what others think? It seems intriguing but perhaps rather fiddly.

Bel Air

Shop the latest collection of Bel Air at the Balenciaga US official online boutique.

www.balenciaga.com

 

[protein_]

It's giving leather Cargo Birkin...



... but without the very handy cupholder!

 

[heatherB]

I think they’re trying too hard, but I also tend to be into timeless and simpler.

 

[*Jenn*]

I hate it. 😂
I think they’re trying to hard to be trendy (and yes I agree it looks like a large floppy birkin)
And way too $$$

 

[Deco]

Unoriginal. Copy cat.

 

[CoconutDonut]

Those pockets stick out way too far and are an eyesore, and there is way too much going on.

I wonder what other H styles they will take “inspiration “ from next.

 

[protein_]

Those pockets stick out way too far and are an eyesore, and there is way too much going on.

I wonder what other H styles they will take “inspiration “ from next.

They've all ready done a Picotin, if memory serves...

ETA: Yes...

 

[clumsiest]

no concept, cluttered, zero creativity, weird proportions.

 

[bagnut1]

Agree with comments, although I do find it interesting that when it's all cinched up it's much cleaner. I'm curious how it works but I'm not going to make a special trip to the boutique to examine it.

Medium:

 

[papertiger]

I think it's supposed to be an ironic OTT take on the Birkin (hence the Bel Air name). Reminds me of Celine's Luggage Phantom too. Balenziaga used to stand for thrilling creative originality, but we have to remember that the Birkin was also a rip-off of other luggage bags around at the time.

I guess if anyone ever wished they could buy a B that goes over their shoulder they'd like it.

 

[papertiger]

I took another screen grab

I'm getting Fendi peekaboo (on acid) as well now I think this bag has an identity crisis.

I don't hate the bag, it's kinda clever in terms of changing looks, but it annoys me that all that 'front leather' is just 'window dressing', no pockets.

One other thing. Even for a lot of bag, it's expensive IMO.

 

[bagnut1]

I took another screen grab

I'm getting Fendi peekaboo (on acid) as well now I think this bag has an identity crisis.

I don't hate the bag, it's kinda clever in terms of changing looks, but it annoys me that all that 'front leather' is just 'window dressing', no pockets.

One other thing. Even for a lot of bag, it's expensive IMO.


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I think that that whole part that flops down leaves a shallow pocket behind it. And I guess you would still be able to access it (sorta) via the sides next to the handles when the whole thing is cinched up.

Seems convoluted even if that's how it works, but I will be curious to take a closer look when I happen to see one in person.

 

[jellyv]

Messy.

 

[papertiger]

I think that that whole part that flops down leaves a shallow pocket behind it. And I guess you would still be able to access it (sorta) via the sides next to the handles when the whole thing is cinched up.

Seems convoluted even if that's how it works, but I will be curious to take a closer look when I happen to see one in person.

I also think it's interesting enough for me to pop-in and take a look at. I'm curious too. I like that one minute it's maximalist, and another, it's minimalist.

The issue is Bal bags are F 'fashion' for me (F for fun), Hermes is trés serious I'm not comparing prices firkin to Bel Air, but even at less than half, a Bel Air is not at a fun-fashion price. It would have to be seriously great leather and seriously well made for me to consider for that price. It also looks heavy, and I have enough of those arm-stretchers too.

 

[earswithfeet]

I took another screen grab

I'm getting Fendi peekaboo (on acid) as well now I think this bag has an identity crisis.

I don't hate the bag, it's kinda clever in terms of changing looks, but it annoys me that all that 'front leather' is just 'window dressing', no pockets.

One other thing. Even for a lot of bag, it's expensive IMO.


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All I see is Hermès, Celine and Fendi but no Balenciaga. At all. I'm having a hard enough time coming to terms with everything post NG, lol. And I've made my peace with some styles and even like a couple of them. But this is a hard no!
And what are those things anyway?! Pants? Boots? Pants shoes or stiletto pants? Beats me. Oh damn you, Demna...