The Bbag Chat Room

[ksuromax]

Further to our conversation about similarity and difference between 2011 Coq and other reds, here are comparison shots of my Coq City (M tag) and True Red First (C tag)
indoors close to the window, no direct light
Coq loos paler, True Red is more vivid and saturated (but mind that they are different hides, City is agneau, First is old chevre)

 

[ksuromax]

and these were captured outdoors in the direct sun light
next to True Red this Coq looks pinkish, almost like Rose Thulian

 

[muchstuff]

and these were captured outdoors in the direct sun light
next to True Red this Coq looks pinkish, almost like Rose Thulian
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Thanks @ksuromax, such saturated colour on the true red!

 

[Lakotan]

and these were captured outdoors in the direct sun light
next to True Red this Coq looks pinkish, almost like Rose Thulian
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The difference in saturation is stunning, thank you for this comparison!

 

[Lakotan]

And that’s why these early Bal bags are so treasured!

 

[muchstuff]

I was at our local Bal boutique today and took a good look at the Neo City and I have to admit it's a a pretty good-looking bag. I took a few pics, I really like seeing the flat brass hardware again and I like the use of leather instead of waxed cord in the handles. But they took out the interior zipped pocket which was a huge mistake IMO, just a little card pocket, at least in the small, they didn't have a regular size. Interior is leather lined. And the red is a true red, very nice. The black is even nicer.

 

[muchstuff]

I can also see this being popular for the holiday season, it came in silver as well.



One bag left with graffiti...

 

[Asphodel]

I was at our local Bal boutique today and took a good look at the Neo City and I have to admit it's a a pretty good-looking bag. I took a few pics, I really like seeing the flat brass hardware again and I like the use of leather instead of waxed cord in the handles. But they took out the interior zipped pocket which was a huge mistake IMO, just a little card pocket, at least in the small, they didn't have a regular size. Interior is leather lined. And the red is a true red, very nice. The black is even nicer.

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Is it a lot stiffer than what we are used to with Bal?

 

[muchstuff]

Is it a lot stiffer than what we are used to with Bal?

It's pretty stiff calfskin. It'll take longer to break in and I'm curious to see what it looks like once it starts to slouch, with those exaggerated corners. But it's a striking bag, especially in black.

 

[Asphodel]

It's pretty stiff calfskin. It'll take longer to break in and I'm curious to see what it looks like once it starts to slouch, with those exaggerated corners. But it's a striking bag, especially in black.

I can’t wait until I can window shop again.

 

[muchstuff]

I can’t wait until I can window shop again.

I did enjoy handling the new bags but TBH it’s not that comfortable being out there shopping, at least not for me. And it’s stupid, I’m high risk and should really just stay home.

 

[Asphodel]

I did enjoy handling the new bags but TBH it’s not that comfortable being out there shopping, at least not for me. And it’s stupid, I’m high risk and should really just stay home.

I completely understand. I love going to stores when I need absolutely nothing and try on clothes, smell perfume, look and touch new bags and buy something that I absolutely did not plan on buying. I can’t remember the last time I was able to do that. Even before the second lockdown, I would only go shopping if I absolutely needed to and it was always in and out as quickly as possible.

I am looking forward to being able to go out to shops without fear.

stay safe and healthy

 

[muchstuff]

I completely understand. I love going to stores when I need absolutely nothing and try on clothes, smell perfume, look and touch new bags and buy something that I absolutely did not plan on buying. I can’t remember the last time I was able to do that. Even before the second lockdown, I would only go shopping if I absolutely needed to and it was always in and out as quickly as possible.

I am looking forward to being able to go out to shops without fear.

stay safe and healthy

Thanks, you too!

 

[Kimbashop]

I was at our local Bal boutique today and took a good look at the Neo City and I have to admit it's a a pretty good-looking bag. I took a few pics, I really like seeing the flat brass hardware again and I like the use of leather instead of waxed cord in the handles. But they took out the interior zipped pocket which was a huge mistake IMO, just a little card pocket, at least in the small, they didn't have a regular size. Interior is leather lined. And the red is a true red, very nice. The black is even nicer.

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I have really taken to this style. Thanks for the report. You said the black is nicer? In what ways?

 

[muchstuff]

I have really taken to this style. Thanks for the report. You said the black is nicer? In what ways?

It might just be my personal preference for black but to me the black worked really well with the shape and the HW.