Hi, I've noticed you haven't had any feedback here...I have only pre-loved bags but I do have quite a few and find that the leather, whether agneau (lamb) or chevre (goat), is pretty darn sturdy. I can't really comment on the newer bags however, as mine are almost all pre 2011. Both leathers have their fans, and there are also calf leather bags as well. I know it's a huge chunk of change for a bag (are you in Canada?) and I'm guessing that you'll find most people will say that the chevre leather is longer lasting, but I've never had issues with either chevre or agneau. Hopefully someone with more experience with the newer bags will add a comment, meanwhile just troll through the various threads for info!I think I put this in the wrong thread.. hopefully this is the right one!!
Hi ladies!! I've been reading about balenciaga for the past 2 weeks.. I've never bought one and of course now that the prices are ridiculous, I want oneI've read so many posts about goat versus lamb and I'm a bit worried about spending $2.5k on a bag that won't last (I don't sell my bags). Can you please give me your thoughts on this one? I really like the colour and how understated it is with the aged brass hardware but it's not available in store so I'd have to get it online. Thanks for your input, I really appreciate it!! Happy holidays!!
http://www.holtrenfrew.com/store/holt/ProductDetail/Classic-City-Shoulder-Bag/_/A-sku-sku220028.prod260025.en__US.HOLT#selSkuID=Fossil Grey&size=
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Hi ladies.
I need your help! However I own several designer bags, I'm a Balenciaga virgin.
Ever since I saw the Balenciaga Giant City with the big hardware (21, if I'm right?) I've been in love with it!
I know Balenciaga discontinued that style, so I've been trying my luck on Vestiaire Collective.
Can you guys give me your opinion on this bag (photo)?
I love it and it's in good condition (as the owner stated) but the measurements (Width 38 cm, Height 23 cm, Depth 15 cm) doesn't seem right to me?
So my question is; are there more sizes in the "city giant" style? or just one?
And is this (last photo) a Giant City? I absolutely LOOOOVE that bag she's wearing!!!
I need your help! However I own several designer bags, I'm a Balenciaga virgin.
Ever since I saw the Balenciaga Giant City with the big hardware (21, if I'm right?) I've been in love with it!
I know Balenciaga discontinued that style, so I've been trying my luck on Vestiaire Collective.
Can you guys give me your opinion on this bag (photo)?
I love it and it's in good condition (as the owner stated) but the measurements (Width 38 cm, Height 23 cm, Depth 15 cm) doesn't seem right to me?
So my question is; are there more sizes in the "city giant" style? or just one?
And is this (last photo) a Giant City? I absolutely LOOOOVE that bag she's wearing!!!
by the pocket on the back side of the mirror i can see it's pre 2008, means it's chevre, if it's indeed in good condition, then you are lucky
it must be a great find! check out the corners, and if authentitcity isn't a concern, my opion is - go for it! early years chevre is amazing!Does it look good to you (the leather)? I let a friend look at it and she didn't like it.. But I thought the crackled and soft leather was normal for Balenciaga over time?
And do you know when Balenciaga discontinued this style? What year?
And do you know when Balenciaga discontinued this style? What year?
Veiny and distressed leather is what Balenciaga is famous for
tastes differ, some people like thick leather and structured bags, some like slouchy and soft, it should look and feel good to you, not your friend
if we speak about this particular bag, yes, it looks good to me style wise, but if you have any doubts in authenticity, quality, style, etc, i suggesf you post it in a relevant thread
City has never been discontinued, they only have stopped using big "giant" studs a couple (or so) of years ago
tastes differ, some people like thick leather and structured bags, some like slouchy and soft, it should look and feel good to you, not your friend
if we speak about this particular bag, yes, it looks good to me style wise, but if you have any doubts in authenticity, quality, style, etc, i suggesf you post it in a relevant thread
City has never been discontinued, they only have stopped using big "giant" studs a couple (or so) of years ago
by the pocket on the back side of the mirror i can see it's pre 2008, means it's chevre, if it's indeed in good condition, then you are lucky
G21 hardware was introduced in 2007 and the pocket on the back of the mirror was dropped in F/W 2008 so that helps date the bag. As ksuromax mentioned, you can post in the authenticate this thread with the relevant pics if you like, see the links below
. IMHO it's a great colour/hardware combo...Veiny and distressed leather is what Balenciaga is famous for
tastes differ, some people like thick leather and structured bags, some like slouchy and soft, it should look and feel good to you, not your friend
if we speak about this particular bag, yes, it looks good to me style wise, but if you have any doubts in authenticity, quality, style, etc, i suggesf you post it in a relevant thread
City has never been discontinued, they only have stopped using big "giant" studs a couple (or so) of years ago
I'm not afraid of the authenticity. Vestiaire Collective has in-house authenticators, who will check this for me before sending me the bag. I've shopped with them before and I've had a good experience with them.
Is the last picture I posted (something I just found somewhere) the same bag I'm trying to buy? There's only one size in this particular style, yes??
Yup, there would have only been one size City at that time. Having said that, I think I recall that some aspects of the City with G21 were a bit bigger, perhaps a thicker strap etc. because of the weight of the hardware. Just as an FYI, here's a link on some buyer's experiences with VC. Not saying your bag isn't authentic, but I've had too many experiences with in house authenticators being wrong. It's always buyer beware!
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/vestiaire-collective-experiences.771028/page-100
Wait.. what??? That's crazy..
Can I post more pictures in another thread so you guys can try and see if it's the real deal?
I'm also going to do the same thing for my Chanel boy bag & Chanel espadrilles I bought from VC last year.. :/ Just to be sure!
True..
I can just make a new thread and call it "authenticate this bag" or how does this work? Thanks!
There's one general already, for some odd reason I can't post links from my phone, but check in Balenciaga Shopping it will be there
Check the bottom of this post, there are two links. One will tell you the photos you need, the other will tell you where to post them. Just to reiterate, no one's saying that VC doesn't have some authentic items. The bigger issue is that many sites that say they authenticate in house aren't always right. Goodnight, after midnight here
I've given up on the phone appThere's one general already, for some odd reason I can't post links from my phone, but check in Balenciaga Shopping it will be there
Night night my friend 