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[muchstuff]

You two are hysterical! I could sit and read your conversations all day

 

[haisley]

@haisley -- can you compare the leather of your '12 Dark Violet and Eggplant?
I know the 04 leather is some of the best Balenciaga's ever produced & 2012 leather is agneau (lamb) not chevre (goat), but seeing your pics has made me curious

Can you describe it and tell us how you think it compares to Eggplant?
Is it as soft? silky? buttery? or is the leather dryer? rougher?
Just curious

Posted a few pics to compare F/W 2004 Eggplant 🍆 vs. S/S 2012 Dark Violet 💜 here.

While they look similar from afar, you can see a difference in the color saturation and leather quality in the pics. The Eggplant (being typical 2004 Chèvre) is much more even, smooth and oh so buttery soft.

Eggplant is a darker shade of purple. All the Eggplants I have seen are consistently vibrant with little to no fading issues. The leather is one of the very best and this is without a shadow of a doubt my favorite purple.

Dark Violet (DV) has more prominent pink undertones. This color is prone to have fading issues. The leather is more veiny and leans towards the dry side. I owned a DV Town previously and let it go of it b/c the leather was so terribly dry. Multiple CPR sessions did not bring it back to life and the color was faded in multiple areas. My DV City (shown in my pics in the link above) is in much better shape, but the leather is still on the drier side even after a good conditioning. Noticeable differences in the leather textures can easily be seen in the handle comparison pic.

IMO, they are both beautiful dark shades of purple, but Eggplant takes the 🎂.

Eggplant > Dark Violet

Hope this helps!

 

[plastic-fish]

Posted a few pics to compare F/W 2004 Eggplant 🍆 vs. S/S 2012 Dark Violet 💜 here.

While they look similar from afar, you can see a difference in the color saturation and leather quality in the pics. The Eggplant (being typical 2004 Chèvre) is much more even, smooth and oh so buttery soft.

Eggplant is a darker shade of purple. All the Eggplants I have seen are consistently vibrant with little to no fading issues. The leather is one of the very best and this is without a shadow of a doubt my favorite purple.

Dark Violet (DV) has more prominent pink undertones. This color is prone to have fading issues. The leather is more veiny and leans towards the dry side. I owned a DV Town previously and let it go of it b/c the leather was so terribly dry. Multiple CPR sessions did not bring it back to life and the color was faded in multiple areas. My DV City (shown in my pics in the link above) is in much better shape, but the leather is still on the drier side even after a good conditioning. You can really tell the difference in the handle comparison pic.

IMO, they are both beautiful dark shades of purple, but Eggplant takes the 🎂.

Eggplant > Dark Violet

Hope this helps!

SUPER helpful! Your post with pictures is excellent.

 

[iluvmybags]

Posted a few pics to compare F/W 2004 Eggplant 🍆 vs. S/S 2012 Dark Violet 💜 here.

While they look similar from afar, you can see a difference in the color saturation and leather quality in the pics. The Eggplant (being typical 2004 Chèvre) is much more even, smooth and oh so buttery soft.

Eggplant is a darker shade of purple. All the Eggplants I have seen are consistently vibrant with little to no fading issues. The leather is one of the very best and this is without a shadow of a doubt my favorite purple.

Dark Violet (DV) has more prominent pink undertones. This color is prone to have fading issues. The leather is more veiny and leans towards the dry side. I owned a DV Town previously and let it go of it b/c the leather was so terribly dry. Multiple CPR sessions did not bring it back to life and the color was faded in multiple areas. My DV City (shown in my pics in the link above) is in much better shape, but the leather is still on the drier side even after a good conditioning. Noticeable differences in the leather textures can easily be seen in the handle comparison pic.

IMO, they are both beautiful dark shades of purple, but Eggplant takes the 🎂.

Eggplant > Dark Violet

Hope this helps!

Thanks for that!
The texture of the leather was what I was most wondering about
07 Violet has a similar texture (& is agneau), but is so soft. I wondered if DV was too, but you’ve described what I thought

 

[iluvmybags]

Is this bc they were replaced?
Is this normal wear for some colors?
Is this just a sign that screams “fake”?

Replying here @DJ Mommy Mom because we’re not supposed to chat in the Reference Library
Those laces look like they were replaced (to me), although without seeing more detailed pics, I can’t speak of its authenticity. Replacing the laces isn’t that difficult for someone handy (they may have also had them professionally done)

Talk to me about bal cities/PT/etc. where the ‘strings’ in the handles are waaay lighter than they should be.

 

[vesna]

Posted a few pics to compare F/W 2004 Eggplant 🍆 vs. S/S 2012 Dark Violet 💜 here.

While they look similar from afar, you can see a difference in the color saturation and leather quality in the pics. The Eggplant (being typical 2004 Chèvre) is much more even, smooth and oh so buttery soft.

Eggplant is a darker shade of purple. All the Eggplants I have seen are consistently vibrant with little to no fading issues. The leather is one of the very best and this is without a shadow of a doubt my favorite purple.

Dark Violet (DV) has more prominent pink undertones. This color is prone to have fading issues. The leather is more veiny and leans towards the dry side. I owned a DV Town previously and let it go of it b/c the leather was so terribly dry. Multiple CPR sessions did not bring it back to life and the color was faded in multiple areas. My DV City (shown in my pics in the link above) is in much better shape, but the leather is still on the drier side even after a good conditioning. Noticeable differences in the leather textures can easily be seen in the handle comparison pic.

IMO, they are both beautiful dark shades of purple, but Eggplant takes the 🎂.

Eggplant > Dark Violet

Hope this helps!

thanks a lot for this beautiful comparison, I was so in love with everything Dark Violet (I had Work and now I have a City) ...but I realize I need an eggplant badly.

 

[clumsiest]

how well does praline age? does it get yellowish? i don't mind the leather darkening but i don't like when white leather turns yellowishhhhhhhh

 

[aptreex]

Posted a few pics to compare F/W 2004 Eggplant 🍆 vs. S/S 2012 Dark Violet 💜 here.

While they look similar from afar, you can see a difference in the color saturation and leather quality in the pics. The Eggplant (being typical 2004 Chèvre) is much more even, smooth and oh so buttery soft.

Eggplant is a darker shade of purple. All the Eggplants I have seen are consistently vibrant with little to no fading issues. The leather is one of the very best and this is without a shadow of a doubt my favorite purple.

Dark Violet (DV) has more prominent pink undertones. This color is prone to have fading issues. The leather is more veiny and leans towards the dry side. I owned a DV Town previously and let it go of it b/c the leather was so terribly dry. Multiple CPR sessions did not bring it back to life and the color was faded in multiple areas. My DV City (shown in my pics in the link above) is in much better shape, but the leather is still on the drier side even after a good conditioning. Noticeable differences in the leather textures can easily be seen in the handle comparison pic.

IMO, they are both beautiful dark shades of purple, but Eggplant takes the 🎂.

Eggplant > Dark Violet

Hope this helps!

Great comparison pics!!
If you didn't label the Dark Violet, looking at the pics alone I would have assumed it was the F/W 2009 Raisin. Are they that close or am I colour blind? lol

Also, from your pics I can now see why people are constantly drooling over the Eggplant. Wow.

 

[haisley]

Great comparison pics!!
If you didn't label the Dark Violet, looking at the pics alone I would have assumed it was the F/W 2009 Raisin. Are they that close or am I colour blind? lol

Also, from your pics I can now see why people are constantly drooling over the Eggplant. Wow.

Thank you!!

I ended up selling my F/W 2009 Raisin before taking comparison pics with that one, but if you were to lay them side-by-side you’d be able to spot the differences. The Raisin has more pinkish undertones compared to Dark Violet which is a darker shade with more evenness in the color.

Here’s another comparison pic that includes 2007 Grape/Violet next to the Dark Violet. While 2007 is different in both leather texture and color from 2009 Raisin, you can see Dark Violet against it and some other purples.

Side note: Please ignore the random black line on the photo. I have an obnoxious bad habit of accidentally drawing marks on photos while exiting the editing text feature on photos and forgot to erase that one out before it was posted.

 

[jaskg144]

Has anyone ever seen a Papier tote with no serial number? I bought mine about 5 years ago from a high-end department store in the UK. I have scoured the bag for a serial no. and it's nowhere to be seen. Usually, they're on the tag but mine doesn't have a flip out tag, just Balenciaga printed inside. Really worried that I somehow bought a fake I sold it on VC last week, I got an email today saying they couldn't authenticate it and are returning it to me.

 

[muchstuff]

Has anyone ever seen a Papier tote with no serial number? I bought mine about 5 years ago from a high-end department store in the UK. I have scoured the bag for a serial no. and it's nowhere to be seen. Usually, they're on the tag but mine doesn't have a flip out tag, just Balenciaga printed inside. Really worried that I somehow bought a fake I sold it on VC last week, I got an email today saying they couldn't authenticate it and are returning it to me.

Look and see if it’s printed inside the pocket. Alternatively search carefully along the seams in the sides inside the bag.

 

[jaskg144]

Look and see if it’s printed inside the pocket. Alternatively search carefully along the seams in the sides inside the bag.

Thank you! I will have a look.

 

[discreetlux]

Hi everyone I’m back from a long hiatus. I came across this classic city from 2006 Y model, but it lists the color as Gris Poivre. This looks more like khaki to me? Price seems a little steep for the dark handles, but I do miss having a green Bal. I was wondering anyone’s thoughts? Thanks!

BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware City Gris Poivre | FASHIONPHILE

This is an authentic BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware City in Gris Poivre. This chic tote is crafted of distressed lambskin leather in beige, accented with aged brass buckles and studs. The shoulder bag features rolled leather top handles with a handwoven whipstitch detail, an optional...

www.fashionphile.com

 

[Deco]

Hi everyone I’m back from a long hiatus. I came across this classic city from 2006 Y model, but it lists the color as Gris Poivre. This looks more like khaki to me? Price seems a little steep for the dark handles, but I do miss having a green Bal. I was wondering anyone’s thoughts? Thanks!

BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware City Gris Poivre | FASHIONPHILE

This is an authentic BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware City in Gris Poivre. This chic tote is crafted of distressed lambskin leather in beige, accented with aged brass buckles and studs. The shoulder bag features rolled leather top handles with a handwoven whipstitch detail, an optional...

www.fashionphile.com

Yes, it's green. Origan.

 

[discreetlux]

Yes, it's green. Origan.

Gosh I’ve been holding out for a men’s weekender but I have so many gigantic bags and this green is gorgeous. Thank you for the color update