Will Balenciaga Moto Bags go back in "style" again?

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CeeJay said:
Could not agree with you more on this @muchstuff !!! While Hermes, Chanel and Louis Vuitton typically bring in the higher $$$, oftentimes (upwards to the 90 percentile) .. you will NOT recoup what you paid (especially if bought at full retail)! When I see these articles stating that buying a Hermes Birkin is an investment, I just shake my head because I know too many people who bought into that nonsense and when they either wanted to, or had to sell their Birkin .. the amount quoted/given to them was a heck of a lot lower than what they expected!!! I have three Birkins .. one I will never sell as it's my favorite color - Red w/ Gold HW. However, I have been thinking about selling the 2 others (Gold JPG w/ Gold HW, Royal Blue w/ Gold HW) .. but I know that I will get a lot less than what I paid .. and I did not buy at full retail!!
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#77
I really don't think anything can go out of style as long as it is styled the right way. Even crazy trendy colors (helloo neon yellow from 2010s) can look modern w. the proper styling.

I really think the black balenciaga city is timeless, and is always my first reccomendation to people getting a first designer bag. I also don't really buy new (I do have a LV multi & Prada I bought new), so the amazing prices on cities is perfect for me. Having said that, I think the first looks a bit dated now, but I'm sure it will come back as everything always does.
 
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Just purchased a small ME city yesterday just because I love the style and I'm afraid of it being discontinued. To me, it's classic, understated luxury with a some rocker chic to spice it up. I have more structured and dressy bags but I don't get much wear out of them, especially during the pandemic. Also, my current clothing choices are mostly athleisure so I think the city pairs well with that.
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sdkitty said:
not sure whether this Vogue article has been posted before but I like it...unfortunately doesn't ID the various photos but seems like most of them are City bags
www.vogue.com

Why the Balenciaga Motorcycle Bag Is My First Love

More than 15 years after it first hit shelves, this Vogue writer now wants one.
www.vogue.com www.vogue.com
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Iconic :heart: Seeing a Bal moto bag always makes my heart flutter a little. I wasn't getting any more for now, but maybe just a blue one?! :biggrin:
 
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sdkitty said:
not sure whether this Vogue article has been posted before but I like it...unfortunately doesn't ID the various photos but seems like most of them are City bags
www.vogue.com

Why the Balenciaga Motorcycle Bag Is My First Love

More than 15 years after it first hit shelves, this Vogue writer now wants one.
www.vogue.com www.vogue.com
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Such a great article. I felt just like the writer until I got my black Velo a few months ago.
 
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SomethingGoodCanWork said:
Iconic :heart: Seeing a Bal moto bag always makes my heart flutter a little. I wasn't getting any more for now, but maybe just a blue one?! :biggrin:
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I just have one a black City.....even though the colors are beautiful I'm kinda glad I have black.....neutral and durable and classic
At one time I thought I wanted another City, maybe grey, but not sure now...it's a tad bit small for me
 
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sdkitty said:
I just have one a black City.....even though the colors are beautiful I'm kinda glad I have black.....neutral and durable and classic
At one time I thought I wanted another City, maybe grey, but not sure now...it's a tad bit small for me
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Then you have all you need, the coloured ones are the toppings, so to speak :smile: They are all gorgeous but the black one is numero uno. My first City is a black City, too.

If you find the City too small, have you thought of getting a Work, for ex? Or a Velo?
 
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SomethingGoodCanWork said:
Then you have all you need, the coloured ones are the toppings, so to speak :smile: They are all gorgeous but the black one is numero uno. My first City is a black City, too.

If you find the City too small, have you thought of getting a Work, for ex? Or a Velo?
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yes, I've considered other styles but I keep forgetting which it best. I think velo strap is not my taste. some of the bags are too large. some too small. city is just right proportion-wise but the outside and inside pockets are small.
If I saw something nice here on the PF or at the local consignment store where I found my city, I might get another Bal bag.
 
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sdkitty said:
yes, I've considered other styles but I keep forgetting which it best. I think velo strap is not my taste. some of the bags are too large. some too small. city is just right proportion-wise but the outside and inside pockets are small.
If I saw something nice here on the PF or at the local consignment store where I found my city, I might get another Bal bag.
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I have had my Velo-strap shortened. It is perfect now
 
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