Soooooooo what did I buy in the Balenciaga boutique, whilst in Hong Kong? 😛
Well, I originally wasn’t even intending to get a Balenciaga bag, since I already have a few. I actually was after a Chanel bag – specifically a slouchy soft lambskin one. However, the current season stock in all the Chanel boutiques had structured, rigid bags. Urgh. So I figured I’d save my money…
Then, when we walked into the Balenciaga boutique.. I SAW IT. I’ve been gagging to get the Town size bag ever since it was newly released this year. Slightly bigger than the First, it’s still smaller than the City. It’s the perfect size for me I reckon. The boutique had 2 different ones that I liked – in “sorbet” (barbie pink) and in “black”. I was initially attracted to the sorbet, since I looooove hot pink, but Chris pointed out that the black was a lot more grungy-cool looking and it IS the original classic Balenciaga colour. Plus, I have pink-everything.
I love the basic black of it, and how it’ll match everything in my wardrobe. The size is fantastic. The benefit of this Town size over the First is that it slouches better, because there’s more leather to go around. And oooooooh boy it slouches fantastically! The lambskin is buttery soft and super smooshy… so luscious. It’s going to age beautifully because wear shows up a lot less on the black than on the coloured ones. And it smells AMAZING!!! Friends that know me online know I have a strange antic for sniffing my Balenciaga bags, it’s cos they just smell so freakin’ good. Now, I’m even resorting to surreptitiously sniffing my hands just to huff that yummy leather smell. So if you see me sniffing my hands, I swear it’s not cos I’m going crazy, I’m just sniffing the bag smell that’s rubbed off on my hands 😛
Anyways. Enough passionate rambling about my materialistic tendencies. PICS!!
Just the sight of that paperbag is enough to make my heart go all jittery 😛
Balenciaga ‘Town’ lambskin bag in black 2010!
A smooshpile of silky leather
I LOVE how it slouches!
The luscious butt… like liquid leather
Squashy side view
Inside
Held by the handles – just noticed the bag
matches my sandals. TOO CUTE!
Slung over my arm
Across the body, ‘cos the Town size has a long strap
Worn with the long strap on the shoulder
With the handles on the shoulder
It fits really easily over the arm by the way (I know people
complain about the handles not being long enough to – not true!)
Colour comparison with 2005 Magenta and 2010 Papeete
For more colour references, you can see my Balenciaga colours and styles here:
Thanks for the info:)
Hi Bev,
I am so lemming to get a black balenciagia bag recently. Hehe
Am considering between classic city n town bag, can I ask which design is better for shoulder carry? I find classic city’s handles abit short.
Btw, if you ever want to sell your black bal, pls let me know! Hehe
Cheers,
Kate
I believe both the handle drop of the City and Town are the same.. but both come with a long strap so you can us ethat too!
the town Bag??where can i buy it in Black now???
Hi i read your ad in Google and was wondering if you know where to find this town bag in black with silver hardware.ASAP
your truly Joel Eli
917-612-3517
the town Bag??where can i buy it in Black now???
Hi i read your ad in Google and was wondering if you know where to find this town bag in black with silver hardware.ASAP
your truly Joel Eli
917-612-3517
Guess what Beverly! I just bought myself the 2010 Anthra Town and I was totally sold ever since I read this post 🙂
The only thing annoying me about this bag is that the strap is way too long for me! How do you tie flat knots into it without ruining the leather and making it uncomfortable under the weight distributer thing?
YAY for you!!!
I agree, the strap is just stupid. I basically tie a regular knot first, then as I tighten it I flatten out the straps so that it lies flat against my shoulder (btw I cut off that weight distributer flap thing, it was so redundant!).. otherwise, you can just tie knots right at the bottom near the buckle so it doesn’t sit on your shoulder and annoy you 🙂
POST PICS!!
Sweet! I should give that a go when I get home. I LOVE the bag! It’s my first Bal and it’s leather is such a dream. I foresee a bal habit developing already. Pictures soon 🙂
Guess what Beverly! I just bought myself the 2010 Anthra Town and I was totally sold ever since I read this post 🙂
The only thing annoying me about this bag is that the strap is way too long for me! How do you tie flat knots into it without ruining the leather and making it uncomfortable under the weight distributer thing?
YAY for you!!!
I agree, the strap is just stupid. I basically tie a regular knot first, then as I tighten it I flatten out the straps so that it lies flat against my shoulder (btw I cut off that weight distributer flap thing, it was so redundant!).. otherwise, you can just tie knots right at the bottom near the buckle so it doesn’t sit on your shoulder and annoy you 🙂
POST PICS!!
Sweet! I should give that a go when I get home. I LOVE the bag! It’s my first Bal and it’s leather is such a dream. I foresee a bal habit developing already. Pictures soon 🙂
Hi, I’m not sure if the bags have a different name here in the us, but I can’t find the one you have anywhere online. I’m obsessed with the slouchiness and the size is perfect. When I try to find it on shop style or the balenciaga site, they all look really rigid so I can’t tell if it’s the same one! Help me pleaseeee I NEED that bag!
It’s called the “Town” which is newly released in 2010 this year.
And YES, the stock pictures show them really shiny and hard – its’ totally weird!! They stuff ’em, I guess. But when they come new, they ARE a lot stiffer and not nice and slouchy.. so I get basic unscented moisturizer and massage it into the leather and voila! Soft slouchy buttery leather 🙂
Omgosh I have to go to nyc and get myself one (: I wonder why they didn’t put the new size on the balenciaga website. If you don’t mind, could you give me the dimensions of your bag? I’m wondering how this size compares to other ones. And thank you for the advice, I’ll definitely try it (:
Here it is! http://fortheloveofbbags.blogspot.com/2010/03/aloha-rag-giant-first-giant-town.html
It’s the best size for me 🙂
Thanks so much (: It’s the perfect size!
Hi, I’m not sure if the bags have a different name here in the us, but I can’t find the one you have anywhere online. I’m obsessed with the slouchiness and the size is perfect. When I try to find it on shop style or the balenciaga site, they all look really rigid so I can’t tell if it’s the same one! Help me pleaseeee I NEED that bag!
It’s called the “Town” which is newly released in 2010 this year.
And YES, the stock pictures show them really shiny and hard – its’ totally weird!! They stuff ’em, I guess. But when they come new, they ARE a lot stiffer and not nice and slouchy.. so I get basic unscented moisturizer and massage it into the leather and voila! Soft slouchy buttery leather 🙂
Omgosh I have to go to nyc and get myself one (: I wonder why they didn’t put the new size on the balenciaga website. If you don’t mind, could you give me the dimensions of your bag? I’m wondering how this size compares to other ones. And thank you for the advice, I’ll definitely try it (:
Here it is! http://fortheloveofbbags.blogspot.com/2010/03/aloha-rag-giant-first-giant-town.html
It’s the best size for me 🙂
Thanks so much (: It’s the perfect size!
OMG Bev, your newest B-bag is simply DIVINE!!!!
Thanks! I looove it. It smells so good 😛
OMG Bev, your newest B-bag is simply DIVINE!!!!
Thanks! I looove it. It smells so good 😛
omg Beverly!! LOL!!!!…so many bags!
At least you use them – people like me don’t – I mean, I have one bag and even then I get lazy totting it about 😛
I don’t.. I usually only use around 1-2 bags at any one time.. the rest I just stare at 😛
omg Beverly!! LOL!!!!…so many bags!
At least you use them – people like me don’t – I mean, I have one bag and even then I get lazy totting it about 😛
I don’t.. I usually only use around 1-2 bags at any one time.. the rest I just stare at 😛
i love the first picture of your dress! 🙂 cute cute purchase!!!
Aww thank you hon! It’s a dress from Copenhagen by a Danish designer.. my first Danish dress ever lol
Gorgeous! Congrats on another fantastic bag.. I’ll have some pretties to show you on Friday hopefully! XD
I especially like the ‘cross the body-ness of it, I am in love with that style now 😀
Yeees can’t wait to see pics of your hauls! 🙂
i love the first picture of your dress! 🙂 cute cute purchase!!!
Aww thank you hon! It’s a dress from Copenhagen by a Danish designer.. my first Danish dress ever lol
Nice…Was eyeing at a Town myself, but figured I lug my kitchen sink on a daily basis, it may be too small for my needs.
Love the smell of new Balenciaga bags!~ it’s totally swoonsome!
Hehe yeah it’s good for people that like small/med bags, like me! It looks better than the First in terms of slouchiness, which is why i love it. The City’s a bit too big for me!
That’s quite a collection you have there!
Yeah I am a wee obsessive…. lol
I m just staring at your collection in awe! *speechless*
It’s cos Balenciaga is awwwwwsome…. hehe
It’s cos Balenciaga is awwwwwsome…. hehe
ooh the boots
OOH and those BLACK BOOTS. I adore them, what brand are they and where can I get some!?
Re: ooh the boots
Theyre just a simple pair of Italian boots! I bought ’em in a big department store in Shanghai.. I LOVE em cos they’re over the knee (sexy!) and ultra ultra soft cos it’s lambskin, mmm. I reckon just look for Italian lambskin boots and you’ll find similar 🙂
loveeeee
I absolutely love the black town! It’s gorgeous!! For reference, how tall are you? I love that it has a long strap but I don’t want it to hang too low on my 5’3″ frame 🙁
Re: loveeeee
I am a short ass 160cm! THe strap is perfectly fine across my body, but a bit low on one shoulder. I solved the problem by tying 1 or 2 flat knots where the leather shoulder pad is and now its’ perfect 🙂
Gorgeous! Congrats on another fantastic bag.. I’ll have some pretties to show you on Friday hopefully! XD
I especially like the ‘cross the body-ness of it, I am in love with that style now 😀
Yeees can’t wait to see pics of your hauls! 🙂
Nice…Was eyeing at a Town myself, but figured I lug my kitchen sink on a daily basis, it may be too small for my needs.
Love the smell of new Balenciaga bags!~ it’s totally swoonsome!
Hehe yeah it’s good for people that like small/med bags, like me! It looks better than the First in terms of slouchiness, which is why i love it. The City’s a bit too big for me!
That’s quite a collection you have there!
Yeah I am a wee obsessive…. lol
I m just staring at your collection in awe! *speechless*
It’s cos Balenciaga is awwwwwsome…. hehe
It’s cos Balenciaga is awwwwwsome…. hehe
Honestly you are too darn funny – ” The luscious butt…” I just laughed out loud… But it’s fabulous looking and you know, hadn’t thought of it but your right. Cant remember the last time I saw a black one.
Most are in colors, but barbie pink? I don’t know if I could say no to barbie pink….but the black one does look awful good with the shoes and its certainly not common.
so nice!
It was the best way to describe it IMHO 😛
I love the barbie pink (sorbet) too… thinking of getting it in a small pouch or wallet 😛
ooh the boots
OOH and those BLACK BOOTS. I adore them, what brand are they and where can I get some!?
Re: ooh the boots
Theyre just a simple pair of Italian boots! I bought ’em in a big department store in Shanghai.. I LOVE em cos they’re over the knee (sexy!) and ultra ultra soft cos it’s lambskin, mmm. I reckon just look for Italian lambskin boots and you’ll find similar 🙂
loveeeee
I absolutely love the black town! It’s gorgeous!! For reference, how tall are you? I love that it has a long strap but I don’t want it to hang too low on my 5’3″ frame 🙁
Re: loveeeee
I am a short ass 160cm! THe strap is perfectly fine across my body, but a bit low on one shoulder. I solved the problem by tying 1 or 2 flat knots where the leather shoulder pad is and now its’ perfect 🙂
Looks great on you. I love the longer strap but I find the Town a little too big for my needs.
Oh you should have given me a shout via email or something, could have gotten you a 10% off.
So funny you say that it’s too big.. cos my friend shopping with me said it was way too small – she even considers the City size too small!
How dya get 10% off? i got 10% off at the boutique as a tourist but maybe yours will be an extra 10% again, dohh
Didn’t lifestyle I tend to only carry necessities-cash credit cards n cell:)
I have a Joyce card from those crazy bbags days (haven’t bought new ones in ages-coin purses don’t count haha). Not sure if he discounts are stackable but at least you managed to score a 10% yay for deals!
Oops, meant to say DIFFERENT lifestyles… stupid iPhone and fat fingers.
beautiful!!! i love how the leather is so soft even though its new!
and totally agree about the smell.. i love sniffing my bals, think their leather smells the best!
Hahah imagine if we go out together… sniffing and and stroking our bags.. ROFL!!
awesome buy! 🙂
you are collecting enough to have your own boutique already! *grins*
A lot of them I sold when I left Australia though, but now I have buyers remorse so starting to buy B bags again, oops!
why did you sell them???????
Ohhh it’s GORGEOUS! The leather looks so soft! LOVE LOVE IT!
I ADORE smooshy leather.. its’ my (not so) secret obsession 😛
Honestly you are too darn funny – ” The luscious butt…” I just laughed out loud… But it’s fabulous looking and you know, hadn’t thought of it but your right. Cant remember the last time I saw a black one.
Most are in colors, but barbie pink? I don’t know if I could say no to barbie pink….but the black one does look awful good with the shoes and its certainly not common.
so nice!
It was the best way to describe it IMHO 😛
I love the barbie pink (sorbet) too… thinking of getting it in a small pouch or wallet 😛
Looks great on you. I love the longer strap but I find the Town a little too big for my needs.
Oh you should have given me a shout via email or something, could have gotten you a 10% off.
So funny you say that it’s too big.. cos my friend shopping with me said it was way too small – she even considers the City size too small!
How dya get 10% off? i got 10% off at the boutique as a tourist but maybe yours will be an extra 10% again, dohh
Didn’t lifestyle I tend to only carry necessities-cash credit cards n cell:)
I have a Joyce card from those crazy bbags days (haven’t bought new ones in ages-coin purses don’t count haha). Not sure if he discounts are stackable but at least you managed to score a 10% yay for deals!
Oops, meant to say DIFFERENT lifestyles… stupid iPhone and fat fingers.
beautiful!!! i love how the leather is so soft even though its new!
and totally agree about the smell.. i love sniffing my bals, think their leather smells the best!
Hahah imagine if we go out together… sniffing and and stroking our bags.. ROFL!!
awesome buy! 🙂
you are collecting enough to have your own boutique already! *grins*
A lot of them I sold when I left Australia though, but now I have buyers remorse so starting to buy B bags again, oops!
why did you sell them???????
Ohhh it’s GORGEOUS! The leather looks so soft! LOVE LOVE IT!
I ADORE smooshy leather.. its’ my (not so) secret obsession 😛