22 April, 2010

B A L E N C I A G A

Balenciaga has been around since the early 1900's with their odd feminine bubble shaped gowns, but for being a fashion house in the early 1900's, they were advanced in designs for their times. Balenciaga is now owned by a french company, but was discovered/created by a Spanish Designer.

Way back when, I didn't care two pennies for a Bal Bag, but never say never!! My enabling tea friends have introduced me to yet another line..which I'm kind of lusting after - oy. Sheesh, thank goodness for Bonanzle right? :D

So here's a few Bbag teasers! (photo credit to Susan and Tracy/thnx girls!) + regular googled vintage Balenciaga images. Enjoy!!

^ Susan's Marine Part-Time. Sighhhh.

I die, I die! Susan lOves the palladium (did I spell that right?!) hardware on her Marine PT. I would too.

Forgive me for my Bbag nubeness..but isn't the distressed lambskin leather TO DIE FOR?! Lucky lady!


^ Tracy's Raisin First. !!!
Gorgeousness! But, forget what kind of HW, T :( Sorry! Imma Bbag nube :D


Vintage B A L E N C I A G A gown, sketch & perfume ad, circa 1940's




^ can't stop drooling over T's raisin (purple toned) Bbag. Sighhhh.