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Hi ladies, I just got a preowned City and I am so in love with the softness of the leather. But the city tends to be on the small side for me (I'm a teacher so often have to bring home piles of papers to grade). I came across a pre-owned Day in burgundy and I'm contemplating if I should get that now, especially because I love hobo bags. But the thing that's holding me back (other than the price of course) is not being sure of the comfy-ness of the shoulder strap? I was pleasantly surprised by how comfortable the City shoulder strap is, even when the bag is weighed down by papers, but I'm worried that the Day wouldn't be as comfy to carry heavy since the strap is the rounded type that might not distribute weight as well. Can anyone who has both bags give me any advice? Much appreciated! :)
 
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Dingaling1987 said:
Hi ladies, I just got a preowned City and I am so in love with the softness of the leather. But the city tends to be on the small side for me (I'm a teacher so often have to bring home piles of papers to grade). I came across a pre-owned Day in burgundy and I'm contemplating if I should get that now, especially because I love hobo bags. But the thing that's holding me back (other than the price of course) is not being sure of the comfy-ness of the shoulder strap? I was pleasantly surprised by how comfortable the City shoulder strap is, even when the bag is weighed down by papers, but I'm worried that the Day wouldn't be as comfy to carry heavy since the strap is the rounded type that might not distribute weight as well. Can anyone who has both bags give me any advice? Much appreciated! :)
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Hello to you too! I am a teacher too and I have to carry stuff even books all the time. The City is too small for that use, and the Day won't fit your papers comfortably. You won't be able to get them in and out easily without damaging the file. I use the Work for my private lessons and I am very happy with it since the bag can hold a ton of paper even a laptop. The handle of the Day, I haven't found uncomfortable. It is nice and soft too but I don't load it that much. What I usually carry, besides my books, is my LV Emilie wallet, a pochette accessoires, a mini pochette accessoires, my pencil case, two sets of keys, eye glasses, sunglasses, and my LV mini agenda oh and a small umbrella. Quite a lot of stuff and still the Day strap feels comfortable. But I wouldn't advice to buy it so that you carry papers. Get the Work if you can find a color you like. You will feel it is the perfect bag for the job.
 
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Thanks for the tip! Might pass up on the Day then (well, depending on my self-restraint, since my birthday is coming up in a couple weeks). I am into shoulder bags though, so the Work isn't really for me. Might start looking at Velos instead. Oh my, balenciagas are so addictive!
 
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Mendezhm said:
I agree, a crossbody city would be amazing! The nearest place to go and try them on is over an hour drive. I have 4 kids and they're all starting back at school (plus I work), so it's not realistic for me to do that anytime soon. The more I think about it I'm leaning toward the velo. I'm thinking the town is just going to be too small. I want to use it as an everyday bag, so it's probably not realistic to go with a smaller bag. Thanks! [emoji7]
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I have Velo n city. I find Velo's proportion not as nice looking as City,I also prefer the size of city, unfortunately my 2014 city's leather is thin n papery...totally not luxurious imo. My city is much lighter than Velo, but then each has different leather which may contribute to its weight.
 
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Dingaling1987 said:
Thanks for the tip! Might pass up on the Day then (well, depending on my self-restraint, since my birthday is coming up in a couple weeks). I am into shoulder bags though, so the Work isn't really for me. Might start looking at Velos instead. Oh my, balenciagas are so addictive!
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While I agree that a Day probably isn't the best bag for papers, files, etc., it's a great bag for everyday use and I find the strap very comfortable (I don't load the bag, just carry the normal day to day stuff, full sized wallet, small make up bag, credit card carrier, hand cream, keys, phone, mints, plus a book quite often). I love the shape and the hang of it!
 
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Dingaling1987 said:
Thanks for the tip! Might pass up on the Day then (well, depending on my self-restraint, since my birthday is coming up in a couple weeks). I am into shoulder bags though, so the Work isn't really for me. Might start looking at Velos instead. Oh my, balenciagas are so addictive!
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The Velo is a nice and big bag which would carry your papers but it falls too low on the hip. I had three and sold them all. The Work can be worn as a shoulder bag and mind you my arms are not thin. You cannot comfortably wear it like that if your coat is very heavy or with puffer jackets.
 
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Hi guys,

I just bought a balenciaga classic city regular hardware 2015 black from reebonz. There are several things that I'm concernd. First the style number of the tag in the bag is 115748 which is right for city. However in the authenticity card the style number is written as 281770. The second problem, the leather saucht do not have texture as the leather of the bag. The third one is the mirror was wrapped inside a plastic and they put it at the front pocket of the bag. Is this authentic?
 

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Considering buying the Classic City in Black suede, and an everyday bag - Does anyone own a suede Bal that can advise weather or not the suede is a good or bad idea? It certainly looks gorgeous in the suede...This would be my only black Bal.

Thanks!
 
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stephlny78 said:
Considering buying the Classic City in Black suede, and an everyday bag - Does anyone own a suede Bal that can advise weather or not the suede is a good or bad idea? It certainly looks gorgeous in the suede...This would be my only black Bal.

Thanks!
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I would love an answer to this too! I have Balenciaga City's in leather but have always wanted a Suede one but i am not sure how they hold up. If you live in a rainy area maybe you would have to baby the suede bag a lot more. Looks wise, i think you should get one, they look absolutely divine. :D
 
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Miss World said:
I would love an answer to this too! I have Balenciaga City's in leather but have always wanted a Suede one but i am not sure how they hold up. If you live in a rainy area maybe you would have to baby the suede bag a lot more. Looks wise, i think you should get one, they look absolutely divine. :D
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I checked it out again the other day in Barney's, and it is really the most beautiful suede. The black is just SO BLACK and it feels like velvet. I'm really only worried about the handles getting messy - since this bag is mainly used on the forearm or hands. Considering getting it in the mini version b/c it would just sit on the shoulder!
 
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stephlny78 said:
I checked it out again the other day in Barney's, and it is really the most beautiful suede. The black is just SO BLACK and it feels like velvet. I'm really only worried about the handles getting messy - since this bag is mainly used on the forearm or hands. Considering getting it in the mini version b/c it would just sit on the shoulder!
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I've seen Kim Kardashian wearing the black suede Balenciaga City for years and hers still looks beautiful. You could probably spray it with suede protector. I don't think the suede will get damaged too much held on the forearm, but maybe hand held all time, every single day, will cause some wear. The Mini City is super cute too, depends what size handbag you really need though.

Please let me know what you decide, i hope you get a suede one either way, they are just so beautiful. :graucho:
 
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Hi everyone!

Does anyone know if Balenciaga Envelope is still available from Bal store?

If any of u have Envelope and Hip....could u pls share pro n cons of each bag? TIA! [emoji8]

Oh....photos of each bag side by side would be appreciated so much!
 
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I'm assuming I just found a Bleu Mineral Giant Day? It is marked down but in mint brand new condition. Being cleared out because it's the only one. I brought her home from Holt Renfrew today [emoji2]
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Sbs comparison in low light here w my Rocco also navy w silver hw
 
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