understated coolness -- so true. they really cornered the market with an edgy look that also manages to be soft and elegant.What a stunning Bal. Totally understand what you mean by falling in love with a bag all over again after not using it for a while. I myself haven’t used Bal in quite a while due to other bags getting more usage as of the past few years, but a few weeks ago I pulled out one of my old Bals and almost couldn’t believe I haven’t carried them for so long! They just hug your body and the colours as exquisiteimo, no other brand does edginess quite like Bal does. Bal has that understated coolness.