| 1. Choose your style from the following: | | | | Balenciaga bag is perfect for casual use. |
| * First (aka: Small, Classique, Le Dix, Lariat).This | | | | * Twiggy. The Twiggy style handbags measure |
| Balenciaga handbag is basically flat with rounded | | | | 14.5x6.5x9, with a 23" shoulder strap. It is a bit longer |
| edges. It measures 13x2.5x7.5 and has a 18" shoulder | | | | and larger than the Box style. It is a great handbag for |
| strap. This handbag retails in the United States at | | | | casual every day use. Handbags that are in this style |
| approximately $995.00 and have a serial code of | | | | have the serial code "128523", and retails for just |
| "103208". | | | | $1055.00 in the United States. |
| * City (aka medium). This handbag is very roomy and | | | | 2. Make sure you get an authentic bag. The |
| great for everyday use. It measures 15x4x10, and has | | | | Balenciaga bag is very popular with celebrities, and |
| a 24" shoulder strap. It has a serial code of "115748" | | | | thus there is a huge demand and a long waiting list. |
| and retails for about $1,195.00 US. | | | | Balenciaga does not allow stores to sell their handbags |
| * Work (aka Office, Large). Handbags in this style from | | | | online so if you see an advertisement from a store |
| Balenciaga have the serial code "132110", and retails in | | | | that says they have them in stock you will need to call |
| the United States for in the $1,275.00 price range. It | | | | them to order. You may be able to purchase an |
| measures 18x6x12 and is great for transporting files | | | | authentic Balenciaga bag on eBay, but do be careful. |
| and folder from the work place to home and back. | | | | The demand is so high that there are many fake or |
| * Weekender (aka Voyage). Retailing for $1,385.00 and | | | | counterfeit items. |
| having a serial code of "110506" it measures 21x9x15. | | | | Tips |
| The size of this bag will allow you to take just about | | | | * When purchasing secondhand Balenciaga Bags, be |
| anything you need for that weekend get away. | | | | certain to check for "Lampo" brand zippers and the |
| * Purse. Handbags in this style have the serial code | | | | authenticity nameplate inside the bag. Also, you will |
| "128522", and retails approximately at $1095.00 The | | | | frequently find a "Balenciaga 'Controllato'" slip inside the |
| Purse style measures 16x2x11 and is slightly larger than | | | | pocket of the cosmetic mirror. |
| the Balenciaga City size but slimmer. This bag is a | | | | * Real Balenciaga bags are constructed from |
| great addition to your next shopping trip. | | | | distressed goat leather and have an easily |
| * Box. Handbags in this style have the serial code | | | | recognizable slouch when placed on a hard, flat |
| "145694", and retails approximately US$985.00 The | | | | surface. |
| Box style measures 13x6x6.5 this every day style | | | | |