Newsflash! I didn't realize this...but Balenciaga is now selling their bags online! (US Only...but still...) Most of you probably don't give a toss about this little tidbit...but it's big news considering Balenciaga's stance on online-sales of their ever-sort-after Le Dix bags (and its spawn-offs). So now...it seems that they have decided to throw the towel in and submit to the 21st century by offering [officially] their bags for sale online. I myself am still contemplating getting my grubby hands on a Giant City (silver hardware) in black... (yes men can wear it too...the shoulder strap is just long enough to wear as a messenger and by George it looks good on!)
However, while I understand the decision to go from goatskin to a thicker, more durable lambskin...there's still something about the original goatskin that makes me wish they still made 'em that way. There's something classically grungy and sexy and, well, very Nicolas Ghesquire about the distressed, cracked, and slouching goatskin. It's kind of impoverishly luxurious if you get what I mean. Though the lambskin closely mimics the same finish...it just doesn't have the same personality.
...and while we're on the subject of the new...I can't wait to see the new fall winter 08/09 colours! About 6 weeks ago, while still in Tokyo running around like a crazed addict getting my final doses of shopping, a Balenciaga S.A. accidentally showed me the colour chart for the fall winter collection. I was hoping to score a black Courier (after much consideration), but of course, they were sold out. As I was checking out the Vert Thyme and Bleu Liturgique Couriers in the mirror I noticed she flipped out a piece of paper that looked like a colour swatch. My eagle eyes swept to her direction and with a piercing, bloodthirsty gaze, I demanded to see the colours. (Of course, I asked nicely....really....I did....) Let me just say thank the Lord [Tom Ford] that they will be doing another run of Anthracite! And I'm sure the Argent will be awesome! There are also going to be some reds and purples...but I don't really care about those.
So basically...what remains of this year, I will probably be calling the NY store for an order. The dilemna now is whether to get a Giant City or a Courier and whether to get a black or an Anthracite....and if I get both...the which one should I get in which colour. This is all very complicated.
*ahem* .....yes....anyway...sorry about this post. Just got a case of Balenciaga-itis. Nothing a good sleep and splurge at the shops won't fix.
NOTE TO CAT: If you're reading this Cat, please keep your eyes on Balenciaga in Shinjuku for me. I expect updates to the minute!
T.
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