Wednesday, 29 April 2009

The Material Boy #273


Below: Balenciaga SGH Envelope Clutch in Automne
Below: Balenciaga SGH Envelope Clutch in Black
Below: Balenciaga SGH Envelope Clutch in Praline
Below: Balenciaga SGH Flat Clutch in Automne
Below: Balenciaga SGH Flat Clutch in Charbon
Below: Balenciaga SGH Flat Clutch in Praline
Below: A Purseforum member working the Praline Flat Clutch! Fabulous!
Below: Author of Blog 'We Could Grow Up Together' working his Paul Smith man clutch! Love it!


Below: Author of Blog 'We Could Grow Up Together' with his Balenciaga Clutch?


Below: Author of Blog 'My Fabulous Bag' with his man clutch. Gorgeous!


Balenciaga SGH Envelope Clutch vs SGH Flat Clutch

Recently I toying with the idea of a man-clutch. And after seeing pics of 2 bloggers (We could Grow Up Together and My Fabulous Bag) clutching their man clutch in such fabulous manner, I am exceptionally keen to get one myself too. Yes, I did have the Paul Smith Laptop Bag which can pass off as a man clutch...I want something in leather that works great for evening.

Of course, the search starts with my favourite brand of the moment, Balenciaga. Here's the 2 variants that can work on me:-P I only want Silver Giant Hardware as I like a bit of bling for evening. These fit my requirements perfectly.

1) SGH Envelope Clutch in Automne, Praline or Black - US$695 (Now US$475 at HG Bags)
2) SGH Flat Clutch in Automne, Praline or Charbon - US$645 (Now US$445 at HG Bags)

So which style to pick? I hate shopping dilemma. Can I have both?:-P

Source: Balenciaga, HG Bags, The Purse Forum, We Could Grow Up Together, My Fabulous Bag
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14 comments:

  1. Gregory29 April 2009 at 21:40

    Hey Kevin, I would go with the envelop clutch, it has so much more personality. The flat clutch just looks like an over sized coin purse .
    Good luck !

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  2. khaz29 April 2009 at 22:11

    i say go for the envelope (i'm workin on gettin one myself). but that's just me. i hate zipper tops.


    p.s. i'm a guy too

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  3. we could grow up 2gether29 April 2009 at 22:17

    oh no, drunken pictures!

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  4. M.P.C30 April 2009 at 01:21

    When in doubt, buy both!

    But seriously, I would think the envelope would make a nicer evening clutch since it's more structured and has less details (more elegant?).

    The flat clutch would make a nice Sunday brunch one with more details to spruce up a more casual outfit.

    Just my two cents. Those are seriously drool-worthy clutches. Consider the Vuitton Limelight clutch too? Good for evening and very slouchy. ;)

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  5. Tom30 April 2009 at 03:38

    I have a Gucci "clutch" that I use when I feel like carrying just the basic stuff. Those Balenciaga ones are really nice though. :-)

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  6. LuxuryObsessed.com30 April 2009 at 03:57

    What about an Hermes Jige Clutch?

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  7. Kevin @ myMANybags30 April 2009 at 11:27

    Thanks guys...I love these clutches:-)

    Balenciaga is my favourite now:-)

    So will announce the decision soon:-P

    Happy Labour Day!

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  8. Kevin @ myMANybags30 April 2009 at 12:00

    Oh Kwannam,

    if I look that good when drunk..I would not mind to get drunk all the time. hehehe. I love your style:-) you inspire me for the clutch!

    Kevin

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  9. Vichaya30 April 2009 at 20:52

    Well, I'd prefer a guy with flat clutch. Envelope looks too girly with those GH. Sorry.

    Love your blog!

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  10. clare83nce1 May 2009 at 00:31

    Hi kevin,
    R the bags on HG bags on ebay genuine?

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  11. Kevin @ myMANybags1 May 2009 at 10:50

    For authenticity queries, please contact Erica:-) She will be able to answer.

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  12. CarldSo3 May 2009 at 19:43

    It´s me!!!! lol :)

    uuuu love that balenciaga one....

    :)

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  13. Kevin @ myMANybags3 May 2009 at 22:14

    Yes, Carlos! it's you...you are a true bag inspiration:-) Nice to find a fellow bag fan:-P Love your collection and style.

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  14. Anonymous18 December 2009 at 05:23

    Love your bags man! They look as good as the ones fashion presenter Emmanuel Ray carries around. Fab stuff!

    Samara

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