You Balenciaga Strap Extension DIY Tricks
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Many tPFers purchase separate straps for their Bals. I'm a bit of a purist personally and don't. If you're happy with it, that's what matters!
I am always into individualising my bags, whether with a charm or different strap. I really like how some girls add a twilly to the handles which also gives a new look. It just spices things up a bit & makes a bag multi-dimensional. Most of all it's fun to pick out new accessories to add to bag a beach day
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want to chime in with my recommendation, maybe of some help to some one.
I have been looking for an adjustable strap for my bleu paon ME city to be able to wear it crossbody at the height somewhere between my hip bone and waist line.
And although I appreciate that one can buy a separate Balenciaga strap nowadays, it just doesn't suit my bag because: 1) black doesn't look good with bleu paon 2) too thin 3) too long.
Found a great solution at Anya Hindmarch, tried it on at dept store, sorry wasn't able to make a photo. But it is just perfect: 1) is it wide and adjustable 2) sits so comfortably on shoulder 3) great color match - navy with bleu paon much better than black.
Here is the pic from the internet of the strap that I want to buy (pricey...) AH also has this one in other colours like burgundy and without stickers. Also found Marc Jacobs straps are nice, but they have black leather detail, wich doesn't go with bleu paon (not a perfectionisthere, but just don't like).
I need this in my life!
I have been looking for an adjustable strap for my bleu paon ME city to be able to wear it crossbody at the height somewhere between my hip bone and waist line.
And although I appreciate that one can buy a separate Balenciaga strap nowadays, it just doesn't suit my bag because: 1) black doesn't look good with bleu paon 2) too thin 3) too long.
Found a great solution at Anya Hindmarch, tried it on at dept store, sorry wasn't able to make a photo. But it is just perfect: 1) is it wide and adjustable 2) sits so comfortably on shoulder 3) great color match - navy with bleu paon much better than black.
Here is the pic from the internet of the strap that I want to buy (pricey...) AH also has this one in other colours like burgundy and without stickers. Also found Marc Jacobs straps are nice, but they have black leather detail, wich doesn't go with bleu paon (not a perfectionisthere, but just don't like).
I need this in my life!
What's your opinion on using a strap with a different hardware? I only have one crossbody strap - with silver HW. I'm thinking of using it with my RH cities.
To be honest, I would prefer the same HW but until a preowned Bal with a longer crossbody strap with RH comes along, I'm stuck. The bags came with charms with silver clasps and I think they look alright so I am thinking of keeping the charm on and and use my strap so that the silver on the charm will tie with the silver HW.
To be honest, I would prefer the same HW but until a preowned Bal with a longer crossbody strap with RH comes along, I'm stuck. The bags came with charms with silver clasps and I think they look alright so I am thinking of keeping the charm on and and use my strap so that the silver on the charm will tie with the silver HW.
I am not sure about mixing gold tone and silver tone hardware. Now a days, you can mix anything to show your own personality and style. I am finally accepting wearing shoes and bags not in the same color. Haha...
Looks good to me!! Since the strap is of the same color, it definitely works.
I’m so glad I found this thread! I’ve been thinking about getting a chain strap from Mautto for my ME Town. The strap is adjustable but I want the option of a shorter shoulder strap.
Hi all! Not sure if this has been raised, but I'd like to shorten the strap of my City bag as it bothers me hanging way below my hip. I've asked at the London Boutique and I was told they could send it to Italy so they could punch additional holes in the strap but that would take too long! Any other ideas/DIY anyone tried? Thanks