When it comes to the design of the bag itself, pay attention to the pockets.
The back of the recent bag's handles should have notched rivets as the zippers should be marked "Lampo", and the bales which is attached to the handle to the O-rings on the side of each bag should be rounded, crimped and form a double layer.Įxtra tip : The Giant Silver and Rose Gold hardware has been discontinued from Spring 2012, replaced with the new Giant 12 hardware. For example, Balenciaga's recent years' motorcycle bags are known for their edgy stud hardware, which comes in 3 different styles, classic, giant, and covered. Unique hardware is what makes Balenciaga recognizable from afar. *Do keep note that newer bags that DON'T have the metal nameplates still have the letter stamped on the back of the tag along with the serial number. Balenciaga is working its way backwards through the alphabet, therefore, it's quite easy to determine what season your bag is from, on bags with a metal tag, it's based on this letter. This indicator designates the season that the colour/bag comes from. There is an alphabet/alpha indicator at the end of each serial number. Here's an extra tip for you to authenticate a Balenciaga. The two rows of numbers on the back of the tab matches the leather batch number as well as the style number. Make sure the serial number on the front of the label (if there's one), matches the serial number on the backside of the label. The handbag's style number will be listed on the front or back of the tab, sometimes could be on both sides too. So pay close attention to the underscore or the period.įrom 2001-2008, these labels were made out of sterling silver, but today, they are made out of nickel. From 2001-2004, the label should read "Balenciaga_Paris", as for after the year 2005, it should read "Balenciaga.Paris". The interior label should be printed on a metal name plate or leather tab. We can always start from the interior label itself, the first visible and obvious identification when you look inside the bag. Authentic Balenciaga bags will retain its value over the years, and they can be identified by the following indicators.
Now, before you make an investment on your brand new Balenciaga City or other styles, make sure you're getting the real thing. While Balenciaga has its origins in the world of couture creations of the famous Spanish designer Cristobal Balenciaga, the brand's history has seen its move to Paris and transformation into a more cutting-edge and modern brand coveted by celebrities as well as street style bloggers in addition to the fashion elite.
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