Only the front zipper has a bit of shine to it, and the contrast is an interesting before-and-after demonstration of what the studs and buckles used to look like. It might prove more difficult to ...

On the other hand, if you’ve been pining for the regular gold of yesteryear, you may be in luck. On Neiman Marcus’ blog NMDaily, Sarah Bray writes that come Spring 2013 bags, Balenciaga will cease to ...