Balenciaga Part Time Bag

The Balenciaga Part Time bags are as interesting as bags could get. The bag itself is quite similar to the Balenciaga City & Giant City, however, the main thing is that the models are unique depending on the color. For example, the brass hardware on the noir wears golden metal hardware, but the nut hardware looks more vintage than on the noir. The bag prices also differ depending on the colors (because of the availability of the bags) and are from eleven hundred (less for used bags, of course) up to seventeen hundred. Although some might say it’s quite a big monetary difference for just a different color, the truth is that you buy a totally different bag when you buy from a different color.

Now for the actual things that the Part Time has to offer. The Part Time bag is dressed in distressed goatskin for an ultra chic, slouchy look that everyone loves in these bags; it also wears the goldtone hardware that differs on each model. As for the rest of the usual parametres, they’re right here: the bag is equipped with gold plated metal hardware, the top zip can be closed, the handles are 6.7″ (easy for carrying on the shoulder), it has a removable shoulder strap with a 9.8″ drop, a front zip pocket and a leather framed hand mirror for those of you who prefer to always have a mirror with you. When you open the fine zip, you can see the top-notch textile lining and an interior zip pocket with the Balenciaga embossed tag. It’s 16″ x 6″ x 9″, weighs 3.2lbs (definitely a downer! It’s quite heavy, if you ask me!) and, as all Balenciaga’s bags, is made in Italy.

So much for the technicalities. Or not. The bag currently retails in only four colors; still, it’s easy to find one that suits you on the internet or, in rare cases, in stores. I actually miss the noir color from their official store – they could’ve at least let it stay there… for the view although they don’t make noir colored Part Times anymore.

Although the Part Time was made for the ‘05 spring/summer collection, it’s still a nice bag to collect, and it’s definitely a top pick – a chic looking bag, ultra feminine and sharp around the edges, making it more straightforward and attractive. If you want to try something new from the big B, this could as well be your choice. And even if you just need a good bag, the new colors certainly are fashionable – Balenciaga never lets down.