This is a new design from Balenciaga’s iconic Lariat / Motorcycle series. I like the convertibility and the unique shoulder strap which is basically a piece of leather. Available at Bluefly for USD1,196 after the 20% off, also in black. Get it now or it will be gone soon.
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I do not really get patchwork anything. While some might view it as artistic, it always comes across as a representation of poverty to me. Well this Balenciaga does not look as bad as what I had expected maybe because the leather patches chosen are all in warmer tones so they do not scream “CHEAP”, which they better not because it costs USD2,345 before Bluefly’s 20% off to USD1,876. The bag is trimmed with wild boar skin.
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The Balenciaga Work is the most favorite bag I have owned so far and it is indeed hard to top it given its quality, leather and attitude, let alone its unique color as once it sells out, there is no way you would be able to find the same color in another season (except for Nero color, maybe). Also, the texture of the leather feels distinct from season to season, which explains why Balenciaga bags are collectibles. The point is; if you do come across a color and leather you like of a Balenciaga bag, you should just go ahead an get it, which I did and I am a very very happy customer.
For the pre-spring/summer 2010, the color choices are already out since November last year and the bags are now out in selected stores around the world (including in the Hilton Singapore outlet since early this month). The colors available are Black, Truffle (dark brown), Anthracite (dark grey), Pommier (dirty green), Cyclade (soft dirty blue), Sang (blood red), Sorbet (soft pink), Sahara (dirty beige), Tomate (orangy red) and Outremer (shocking blue). Some of the colors are already available in Barneys. Balenciaga Work bag is priced at USD1,595 at Barneys.
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Miley Cyrus here is seen carrying a Balenciaga Giant Pompon in grey with gold hardwares. I have to say that I am digging the style of the bag but really… what on earth is she wearing?? Skip the rest and focus on her bag only, people and nobody gets hurt. The Balenciaga Giant Pompon is available at Barneys for USD1,795
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The iconic Balenciaga Arena / Motorcycle bags are admittedly perfect for me, especially the Work or the Weekender but for those who prefer something more structured yet carrying all the details of the other bags, the Office will be the perfect choice. Introduced earlier last year, the Office has not reached the popularity level of the Work, Part-time or City but I think it is worth considering for those who will use it for, as the name suggests, office. Available at Barneys now is the Giant Covered version in Pommier (Palm tree green) for USD1,925.
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I regard my Balenciaga work as my best purchase ever. It is like a perfect bag for me and the Autumn 2009 is a perfect perfect color too. Dee’s infatuation with the Giant City is very high now after seeing my Work and I am all behind it (except for the financing part). I think the current red shade (Pomegranate) is beautiful and easier to pull off compared to the upcoming Spring/Summer 2010 Sang (blood red) will be. Available in UK for GBP1.065.
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I have fallen in love with Balenciaga Work since last July and despite almost got side-tracked by some other bags (Gucci New Jackie, Loewe Amazona Weekender, Hermes Marwari and Prada Trolley Suitcase), I am glad that I managed to fall back onto this baby, especially in this beautiful vintage color (called Autumn). I have only used it once so far (one day after I bought it last Saturday) and it has already made it into the top three favorites of my small collection. Get it from Balenciaga.com for USD1,595. Trust me when I said that this bag is such a great investment and that the soft vintage crafted lambskin is to-die-for. The bag comes with a mirror tag which I prefer keeping than showing.
Images are taken by J Purseholic