Thursday, 28 October 2010

A new bag

Okay maybe not so new. I've recently acquired a vintage pewter hardware Balenciaga First Bag, made in 2002 out of Monk leather, which essentially is a cross between suede and calfskin (no monks or nuns were harmed in the process don't worry).

As i've been educated by Corey from RealDealCollection, Balenciaga bags from 2002 are more intricately made than those today because the demand was much lower then, more thought and craftsmanship are put into the creation of every single bag and therefore they can withstand the test of time, older bal bags (2004 and before) also hold their value better in the 2nd hand market.

I like this new acquisition because it's one of the few First bags that boasts a long 29inch strap that can be worn crossbody. Perfect for when i need to bring Mountain Boy to the playground. It stays close to the body so it's not cumbersome.


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I've bid farewell to my Balenciaga Black GSH City because it weighs too much. Only smaller hardware from now on.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

nice bag! got it from ebay? i'm looking for a nice compact, yet can store lots cross-body too. how much? fern

judebabe said...

Congrats on your new bags.
lovely color too!

hee! that's when I First fell in love with Balenciaga.
But no money or know where to buy then.

I just got a murrier GSH Town in Sg. I love it.
Strap is a bit too long though.

lovexiaolongbao said...

Fern> Check RealDealCollection website for prices on her 2nd hand models. Each differs depending on condition. What do u mean by lots though? First is quite small for some people but for me just nice cos i only carry essentials and sometimes i squeeze in a diaper and a small waterbottle for dylan.

Judebabe> thanks!! the town strap is too long i know so when i returned mine due to quality issues i hesitated to get another town, i was especially afraid of it being dragged on the floor when i squat down for Dylan.

lilsnooze said...

You are right, this is the right length! Though Im amazed you can travel out with mountainboy with this bag only!

Anonymous said...

Stella,

You 4ever looking chic :)

didi