Hayden Harnett Question

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Teresa1127

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Hi
Just discovered HH thanks to you all. I indulged in two Gaza Hobo's (bittersweet & taupe) and the Mercer Triple C Stachel in luggage. I absolutely LOVE the look and incredibly soft leather of the Mercer, however, I cannot tolerate that the bag falls open when one strap falls off my shoulder.

Can you all tell me which HH styles and colors have the softest leather? I noticed that the Gaza bittersweet is not nearly as soft as the taupe.

TIA,
Teresa
 
#3
I think the Nico XX is unanimously the softest HH bag, although I don't own it :crybaby:
I have a Havana in plum and it's pretty soft too, but the leather is thicker on the Havana as compared to the Nico.
 
#4
My Havanas, Thalia, and Suki all have very soft leather.

FYI, the fall 07 version of the Mercer Satchel uses a different type of leather, which is not as soft but is more structured, so the sides do not fall apart when you put it down. When I first saw it at Luna Boston I wondered if it was bigger but I think it's just because it holds it's shape better that it looks bigger.
 
#5
My Lorca has soft and smooshy leather, though if you read in the other threads, there are lots of complaints about the consistency of the Lorca leather. I do wonder if the Fall 2007 Lorcas will have different leather.
 
#6
My Salina in Amethyst is incredibly soft! When I set it down it actually has no form to it and just lays over. It is definitely the softest bag that I have! My Nomade Drawstring in Bittersweet is much more structured with a couple of different types of leather. It retains its form at all times but I have only used it on a couple of occasions so that may change with more use. The magnet on the Nomade is not as strong as I would like as the bag does not stay closed at all times. Other than that, I love their bags and look forward to adding a few more. Even another Salina would be nice!
 
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ciatta said:
My Salina in Amethyst is incredibly soft! When I set it down it actually has no form to it and just lays over. It is definitely the softest bag that I have! My Nomade Drawstring in Bittersweet is much more structured with a couple of different types of leather. It retains its form at all times but I have only used it on a couple of occasions so that may change with more use. The magnet on the Nomade is not as strong as I would like as the bag does not stay closed at all times. Other than that, I love their bags and look forward to adding a few more. Even another Salina would be nice!
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I was thinking about the Salina in luggage. It's really cute, I'm just wondering if I'll be able to see what I'm looking for easily. I generally buy bags that are wider and less tall. Do you have any problem finding things.
 
#8
I have a Salina in chalk and I love it! If I need the top to be secure, I just pull the drawstrings very tight. Otherwise I keep them pulled in about 1/2 way - that still lets me dig in there and find what I need but keeps everything inside when I set the bag down,too. I've never had a problem finding anything....
 
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hannahbananab said:
I have a Salina in chalk and I love it! If I need the top to be secure, I just pull the drawstrings very tight. Otherwise I keep them pulled in about 1/2 way - that still lets me dig in there and find what I need but keeps everything inside when I set the bag down,too. I've never had a problem finding anything....
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Thanks for the info. Just submitted a best offer that was accepted for the salina in luggage. The drawstring was my other worry - is it annoying and would it be secure enough given I live in NYC where I have been picked a couple of times. :wtf:
 
#11
I have 3 HH's and have fondled a few more at my local department store. I've found the Beatrice Satchel to be the softest, smoshiest leather of all time.
Of the 3 I own I'd say the Mercer Stachel in luggage is the softest. The Nomade Drawstring in Fir is the most structured in leather and design.
 
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Teresa1127 said:
Can you all tell me which HH styles and colors have the softest leather? I noticed that the Gaza bittersweet is not nearly as soft as the taupe.

TIA,
Teresa
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I have Salinas, Inkas, the Triple Strap, the Triple-Compartment, the Havana, several clutch wallets, and a couple of carry-alls.

ALL have soft velvety TDF leather except the Triple Strap - and that is a very nice leather as well, just not as soft and velvety as the rest. The cobalt Inka that I have is a more 'finished' leather (which I'm sure is part of the coloring process for this particular color) but is still such a soft velvet-like leather I'm surprised every time I touch it.

I think some of it is in the finishing process - you've already noticed the difference between bittersweet and taupe - but the Nomades seem to be a breed unto their own - I had a Nomade for a very brief time before I sent it back - too weird for me (besides being WAY too big).
 
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