And like the bags and SLGs, the bracelets too come in different colours every season, which also means there’s a high chance you’ll become obsessively addicted if you’re not careful.

I would know. I finally caved in and bought myself one today at Balenciaga Hilton Shopping Gallery in Noir with rose gold giant hardware, and already, I’m planning to get another. Like I mentioned earlier, addictive.

Images: Balenciaga

Before we proceed, however, I’ll also need to insert a quick disclaimer. The colours shown here are by no means true to life; they are instead a guide to what you can expect from Balenciaga as far as what is going to be launched.

There are a total of 13 hues in the S/S12 line-up, 3 of which are Noir, Anthracite and Blanc Light that are not featured above, which I’ll simply leave to your imagination. From left to right we’ve got Cris Ciment, Gris Poivre, Rose Bruyere, Rose Blush, Coqueucot (not to be confused with last season’s Coquelicot), Vert Poker, Gylcine, Bleu Indigo, Bleu Cobalt and last but not least, Dark Night (not to be confused with The Dark Knight).

As usual, you should be able to find the new S/S12 offerings at Balenciaga at Hilton Shopping Gallery, otherwise just head online and let Google do the searching. Balenciaga is one of the easiest brands to buy authentic online, you just need to know where to look. So tell me, which colour (or colours) will you be lusting over this season?

Image: Bagaholicboy

YOU SHOULD SEE: F/W11 Colours For Balenciaga!
YOU SHOULD SEE: S/S11 Colours For Balenciaga!

First up, the Louis Vuitton Lockit Voyage Pulsion which should be available in Singapore in the coming month. Priced at SGD7950 for the larger version (shown above), as well as SGD4500 for the smaller, stuffed-toy looking one.

Next, the new Dior Miss Dior which most of you should be familiar with by now. This one (available in 4 variations based on size and length of chain), is made of quilted leather and adorned with all manner of finery retails from SGD4500 and up.

One of my F/W11 favourites from Bottega Veneta, the Lido in patchwork intrecciato nappa that retails for SGD7980. Pricey, yes, but isn’t she a beauty?

I could go on and on about the oversized clutches from F/W11 Miu Miu, but I shan’t. From SGD2560 and up.

From Balenciaga comes this unusual painted paisley clutch, available in different colour combinations and priced at SGD2830 each.

Don’t forget to check out the album I’ve created on Facebook either, where I’ll be uploading more ads with bags and their respective prices in SGD. Seen any personal favourites yet?

Images: Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Dior, Louis Vuitton & Miu Miu

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I would know, I have a pile of 6 or 7 lying disdainfully in the corner of the room, all forsaken and forlorn. And I would be content with my new ones from Pantone if not for the fact that I keep thinking about these which I spotted at Balenciaga rcently.

Simply called the Balenciaga Smart Phone Pouch, they will fit the iPhone4 snugly, as well as some other smart phones in the market. What’s more alluring is perhaps the fact that the pouch is so immediately recognisable, complete with hardware, leather tabs and zipper.

Available in almost all of the season’s new colours, as well as recurring shades (shown above in Noir and Coquelicot), they are priced at around SGD300 or so in Singapore (get them from Balenciaga located at Hilton Shopping Gallery).

Also stunning, the ones in Cyclamen and Anthracite for the girls and the boys respectively. Or vice versa.

I don’t need to be tempted. I don’t want to be tempted. And don’t get me started on the Balenciaga Tablet (purpose-built for the iPad) either.

Images: Balenciaga

Shown here are Giant Money wallets in Papyrus and Coquelicot, both colours from the F/W11 collection with hardware in rose gold. Retailing for USD541.30 (or around SGD659 after conversion) on Japanese online retailer Diabro, I do think their prices are pretty competitive, cheaper even, than most others.

Besides Giant Money wallets, you’ll also find other Balenciaga models like the Classic Continental, the Zip Continental and the Compagnon in a wide variety of F/W11 hues, as well as in S/S11 colours that are now also on sale.

They stock bags too, from the Giant First to the Velo to the City at great, great prices. What are you waiting for? Go!

Image: Diabro

Why are they so popular? The winning combination of affordability, durability and that dazzling colour palette that changes every season, ensuring that there will always be something for everyone.

There are 12 colours for the F/W11, and they include (from left to right), Champagne, Praline, Papyrus, Orange Brule, Coquelicot, Cyclamen, Bleu Lavande, Bleu Paon, Vert Sague and Altantique. Besides the 10 above, the remaining two which I didn’t feature above are Anthracite and Noir because they are recurring colours.

Head down to Balenciaga at Hilton Shopping Gallery to find out what’s already in, or check them out online at Browns (UK), Diabro (Japan), Matches (UK), MyTheresa (Germany), and Tessabit (Italy).

So tell me, which of the F/W11 colours do you adore the most?

Image: Bagaholicboy

YOU SHOULD SEE: S/S11 Colours For Balenciaga!

From left to right we’ve got Praline, Mimosa, Vieux Rose, Grenadine, Militaire, Anthracite, Vert Menthe, Dark Night, Nuage and Ardoise. And in case you’re wondering what the 11th colour is, it is simply Blanc Light, in other words, simply White.

In Singapore, you can get a selection of Balenciaga in S/S11 colours from their boutique at Hilton Shopping Gallery, where prices are much lower than they were before. Online, check out Browns (UK), Diabro (Japan), Kepris (Singapore), and Tessabit (Italy), all of which sell authentic designer merchandise and ship internationally.

So tell me, which is your favourite colour from their S/S11 palette?

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Retailing for USD1795 (and now available at Barney’s), it is neither affordable, attractive, nor does it make any sense. Why would anyone want a suede tote that’s covered with what looks like cut-out letters from magazine pages?

And if the one in White ain’t bad enough, then check out the one in Beige. Equally hideous, like a homecraft project gone wrong. Definitely not one of Balenciaga’s best moments.

Images: Balenciaga

Retailing for USD460 now at Bluefly, you’ll also be pleased to know that they do ship to internationally to a handful of countries in the region including Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand.

If the khaki/ecru/burgundy is not your thing, then check out this other combination in black and 2 shades of grey at just USD368. Either way it’s just pure bliss…

Images: Bluefly

I did a quick check with Balenciaga at Hilton Shopping Gallery (I wanted to know if there were any exotics in Singapore and how much one would typically cost here) and they revealed that there is indeed one piece at the current moment. It’s not a Part-Time, but a GSH City in exotic croc (SGD28,000). Still, whether it’s a Part-Time or a City, anything in exotic croc would be beautiful don’t you think?

Then again, some may argue that of the 3 in the snapshot, Orlando Bloom wins hands down as being the most beautiful of the lot.

Image: Just Jared