Looking for Feedback - '08 Turq Leather

brunettetiger · May 27th, 2008, 04:40 PM

Hi - for those of you who own this color, what is your take on the leather? I've seen very even color, not real deep saturation (almost like a painted faux finish), and the leather seems stiff and very thick??? Not good or bad - just different. Anybody broken one in yet? I am anxiously waiting on a Money Wallet and Turq Work RH

Thank you!!! bt

sl57 · May 27th, 2008, 04:52 PM

I have a turq city with GGH and I LOVE IT.
No complaints in color,or texture.

mshel · May 27th, 2008, 05:22 PM

I had a day and sold it but the saturation was amazing and the leather was think, but I think would/will break in wonderfully.

verty · May 27th, 2008, 06:03 PM

i've seen a couple IRL... i only touched the part-time i saw, though. it was ok leather... just like you said not really good or bad, but one of the better o8's i've felt. the one i touched had sorta soft leather that was very smooth - not really any distressing. i remember the other turq's i saw all had smooth leather too, but i didnt touch them.

my mom has an o8 that is sooo thick and wasnt very soft when it first arrived. it's still thick and appears smooshier than it feels - the 'gloss' hasnt worn off yet, which surprises me since it's a couple months old now. the turq i felt def. felt better than her bag - so i think it would break in nicely.

whoa.. i ramble!

amiekbs8 · May 27th, 2008, 06:39 PM

I have a makeup and the saturation and brightness is great. It's thick and smooth and soft, I'm actually very fond of it. I'm sure your Work will break in amazingly!

brunettetiger · May 27th, 2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by verty

i've seen a couple IRL... i only touched the part-time i saw, though. it was ok leather... just like you said not really good or bad, but one of the better o8's i've felt. the one i touched had sorta soft leather that was very smooth - not really any distressing. i remember the other turq's i saw all had smooth leather too, but i didnt touch them.

my mom has an o8 that is sooo thick and wasnt very soft when it first arrived. it's still thick and appears smooshier than it feels - the 'gloss' hasnt worn off yet, which surprises me since it's a couple months old now. the turq i felt def. felt better than her bag - so i think it would break in nicely.

whoa.. i ramble!

hey verty - Which style is your mom's bag?

verty · May 27th, 2008, 07:26 PM

^it's a city

oh. but it's not turq - it's vert thyme! the turq i felt had better leather (IMO) than her VT.

sunshine074 · May 27th, 2008, 08:10 PM

I have a turq City and the leather is really thick and saturated. I love it! The color is absolutely beautiful.

MarieG · May 27th, 2008, 08:13 PM

I have a Turquoise Work and the leather is AMAZING!!

I seriously love it! I'm even considering getting a Turquoise City some time soon as I love the leather and color so much!

HTH!

brunettetiger · May 27th, 2008, 09:39 PM

marie - your gorgeous photos definately enabled me on the Turq Work!!! How is she breaking in?

Tiare · May 27th, 2008, 10:01 PM

The leather for the '08 Turq, Red and Yellow have been beautiful in all the stores I've seen them in.

It's the pinks that have been veiny and hide-like

KDC · May 27th, 2008, 10:03 PM

Not sure about 08 Turq, but the only good 08 leather I have seen is Bubblegum. A little disappointing. 08 seems more inconsistent than late 07. Hmmm

Decophile · May 27th, 2008, 10:14 PM

I guess it all depends on what qualities you're looking for. I returned my Turq Giant PT because I was disappointed with the leather, but that's because I like super soft, pliable and smooshy leather with a lot of distressing. If that's what you're looking for, Turq will not deliver. But if you like thick, sturdy (almost stiff) feeling, smooth, undistressed leather, then you'll be very happy with Turq.

I also agree with your very apt observation about the painted faux finish on Turq. It's a gorgeous, vibrant color (actually why I broke down and bought my Turq in the first place... the color melted my heart), but it also looks like that gorgeous color is a diluted version (with faux finishing glaze mixed in) that floats on top of the leather, rather than penetrates all the way through. Of course you'll find exceptions to this, but all the Turq and Bouton D'ors I've seen can be described this way. I too am curious to see how they will break in. I remember much of 06 leather were thin and crinkly when they first came out, but those same leathers have since "plumped" and softened over time.

brunettetiger · May 27th, 2008, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Decophile

diluted version (with faux finishing glaze mixed in) that floats on top of the leather, rather than penetrates all the way through

exactly!

HandbagAngel · May 28th, 2008, 12:04 AM

My Turq. RH Work color is very saturated. Its leather is just like Decophile described, thick, sturdy (brand new, wasn't broken in yet) and smooth. I believe its leather will be softer once it is broken in. I have touched several 2008 bags and I like my Turq. Work leather the best. It sure is not vieny or dry as others. I cannot wait to break it. I have to say, the 08 Turq. is a very "happy" color. I love my Turq. RH Work!

May 27th, 2008, 04:40 PM	#1
brunettetiger Follow Your Heart... Location: Fantasy Island	Looking for Feedback - '08 Turq Leather Hi - for those of you who own this color, what is your take on the leather? I've seen very even color, not real deep saturation (almost like a painted faux finish), and the leather seems stiff and very thick??? Not good or bad - just different. Anybody broken one in yet? I am anxiously waiting on a Money Wallet and Turq Work RH Thank you!!! bt __________________ SS07GGHAnthraDayFW07BlkCitySS07GGHBlkWorkFW07VioletFirst FW07GGHPineCityFW08AmethystTwiggyFW08RubyWorkFW07SGHBlkPT

May 27th, 2008, 04:52 PM	#2
sl57 Member Location: NY NY	Re: Looking for Feedback - '08 Turq Leather I have a turq city with GGH and I LOVE IT. No complaints in color,or texture.

May 27th, 2008, 05:22 PM	#3
mshel I Love Summer	Re: Looking for Feedback - '08 Turq Leather I had a day and sold it but the saturation was amazing and the leather was think, but I think would/will break in wonderfully. __________________ "Experience is what you get... When you don't get what you wanted." -Author Unknown

May 27th, 2008, 06:03 PM	#4
verty Member	Re: Looking for Feedback - '08 Turq Leather i've seen a couple IRL... i only touched the part-time i saw, though. it was ok leather... just like you said not really good or bad, but one of the better o8's i've felt. the one i touched had sorta soft leather that was very smooth - not really any distressing. i remember the other turq's i saw all had smooth leather too, but i didnt touch them. my mom has an o8 that is sooo thick and wasnt very soft when it first arrived. it's still thick and appears smooshier than it feels - the 'gloss' hasnt worn off yet, which surprises me since it's a couple months old now. the turq i felt def. felt better than her bag - so i think it would break in nicely. whoa.. i ramble! __________________ CLICK daily to help feed a rescued animal. It's FREE! Bbag treasures: Vert D'Eau First Sandstone City Ocean City o7 Black City o8 White City

May 27th, 2008, 06:39 PM	#5
amiekbs8 Member Location: NYC!	Re: Looking for Feedback - '08 Turq Leather I have a makeup and the saturation and brightness is great. It's thick and smooth and soft, I'm actually very fond of it. I'm sure your Work will break in amazingly! __________________ SO BANNED! ...but so happy! picture post coming soon!

May 27th, 2008, 07:26 PM	#7
verty Member	Re: Looking for Feedback - '08 Turq Leather ^it's a city oh. but it's not turq - it's vert thyme! the turq i felt had better leather (IMO) than her VT. __________________ CLICK daily to help feed a rescued animal. It's FREE! Bbag treasures: Vert D'Eau First Sandstone City Ocean City o7 Black City o8 White City

May 27th, 2008, 08:10 PM	#8
sunshine074 Member Location: Salina, Ks	Re: Looking for Feedback - '08 Turq Leather I have a turq City and the leather is really thick and saturated. I love it! The color is absolutely beautiful. __________________ HAVE: Balenciaga Turquoise 08 City, Balenciaga Vert Gazon 07 City, Balenciaga Bubblegum GSH 08 City, Balenciaga Vert Deau 07 city, Louis Vuitton Cabas Mezzo, Louis Vuitton Multicolor Wapity, Louis Vuitton monogram wallet, Louis Vuitton monogram six-key holder, Louis Vuitton Keepall 60 with strap, Louis Vuitton Multipli-cite, YSL Y-mail wallet in Black and Silver, Coach Large Bleeker Duffel and wallet in Ink,

May 27th, 2008, 08:13 PM	#9
MarieG ..loves Balenciaga:) Location: Australia	Re: Looking for Feedback - '08 Turq Leather I have a Turquoise Work and the leather is AMAZING!! I seriously love it! I'm even considering getting a Turquoise City some time soon as I love the leather and color so much! HTH! __________________ "A girl should be two things: Classy and Fabulous." ~Coco Chanel My Bal Collection Come and Visit My Blog: http://littleslicesofheaven.blogspot.com/

May 27th, 2008, 09:39 PM	#10
brunettetiger Follow Your Heart... Location: Fantasy Island	Re: Looking for Feedback - '08 Turq Leather marie - your gorgeous photos definately enabled me on the Turq Work!!! How is she breaking in? __________________ SS07GGHAnthraDayFW07BlkCitySS07GGHBlkWorkFW07VioletFirst FW07GGHPineCityFW08AmethystTwiggyFW08RubyWorkFW07SGHBlkPT

May 27th, 2008, 10:01 PM	#11
Tiare zOMG sales! Location: N.Y.C.	Re: Looking for Feedback - '08 Turq Leather The leather for the '08 Turq, Red and Yellow have been beautiful in all the stores I've seen them in. It's the pinks that have been veiny and hide-like __________________ *Wishlist* A Poppy HH tassel Balenciaga - Bubblegum Pink, Magenta, Black or Lilac First. *Balenciaga - Any METALLIC* First or City bags!!! Foley & Corinna - Magenta City Clutch**

May 27th, 2008, 10:03 PM	#12
KDC bbag.jeans.heels Location: Somewhere on a beach in the Pacific	Re: Looking for Feedback - '08 Turq Leather Not sure about 08 Turq, but the only good 08 leather I have seen is Bubblegum. A little disappointing. 08 seems more inconsistent than late 07. Hmmm __________________ Out with the old, in with the new! NeroGGHLVGallieraMerFonceGGHBleuElectriqueGGHBubblegumRubisGrannySGHMandarin ...satisfied

May 27th, 2008, 10:14 PM	#13
Decophile Member Location: Denver, Colorado	Re: Looking for Feedback - '08 Turq Leather I guess it all depends on what qualities you're looking for. I returned my Turq Giant PT because I was disappointed with the leather, but that's because I like super soft, pliable and smooshy leather with a lot of distressing. If that's what you're looking for, Turq will not deliver. But if you like thick, sturdy (almost stiff) feeling, smooth, undistressed leather, then you'll be very happy with Turq. I also agree with your very apt observation about the painted faux finish on Turq. It's a gorgeous, vibrant color (actually why I broke down and bought my Turq in the first place... the color melted my heart), but it also looks like that gorgeous color is a diluted version (with faux finishing glaze mixed in) that floats on top of the leather, rather than penetrates all the way through. Of course you'll find exceptions to this, but all the Turq and Bouton D'ors I've seen can be described this way. I too am curious to see how they will break in. I remember much of 06 leather were thin and crinkly when they first came out, but those same leathers have since "plumped" and softened over time.

May 28th, 2008, 12:04 AM	#15
HandbagAngel Member	Re: Looking for Feedback - '08 Turq Leather My Turq. RH Work color is very saturated. Its leather is just like Decophile described, thick, sturdy (brand new, wasn't broken in yet) and smooth. I believe its leather will be softer once it is broken in. I have touched several 2008 bags and I like my Turq. Work leather the best. It sure is not vieny or dry as others. I cannot wait to break it. I have to say, the 08 Turq. is a very "happy" color. I love my Turq. RH Work!