How about a little VL........

S'Mom

S'Mom

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Apr 8, 2006
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#1
.....for me?

I'm still thinking about a light colored Kelly for everyday, rain or shine and chanced across a pic of a Gold Vache Liegee Kelly in the Information thread that stopped me dead in my tracks!

And I thought......how about a 28cm Gold VL Kelly?

Pros and cons anyone? I know next to nothing about this leather except that Gold seems lighter looking in it and I don't think it would compete with my Gold Togo Birkin for wear-time.

Would love your opinions......trying to put a list together for Muffin of acceptible bags for S'Mom.....:P
 
#2
Have you seen Gold VL in person?

It's actually a quite unusual looking leather, in my opinion. I find that people either adore it, or don't get it. It's got a two tone effect to it, as the bottom of the grain is a bit lighter than the top of the grain. It's also very, very rigid and stiff (hehe)--not casual at all, in my opinion.

I think it's lovely but I also don't think it fits your bill in this case.
 
#4
I have a friend with a gorgeous Gold VL Birkin that I only saw briefly once..........but next time I see her, I'll take a better look!!!!!
 
#8
CynthiaNYC said:
Have you seen Gold VL in person?

It's actually a quite unusual looking leather, in my opinion. I find that people either adore it, or don't get it. It's got a two tone effect to it, as the bottom of the grain is a bit lighter than the top of the grain. It's also very, very rigid and stiff (hehe)--not casual at all, in my opinion.

I think it's lovely but I also don't think it fits your bill in this case.
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Ah......you know what I was liking about it.....that it reminded me of Peau Porc a little with that two-tone grain. Is this a leather that "softens" with wear?
 
#10
no D, I beat up my Kelly and she is still as hard as a rock,.. but I like that. I think a 28cm kelly in VL would be very casual. I wear mines with jeans blazers sweaters and it's fine.
 
#13
I LOVE VL in rouge H and the darker colours where the two-toned effect is less obvious.

Gosh, I hope I don't offend anyone here, but I really don't like VL in gold - it's quite pale, and has a pinkish cast, to my eye. I love how rigid it is, though, and I think it is fabulous in other colours.
I've heard it can be refurbed quite well, too, which is good to know.
 
#14
S'Mom said:
Ah......you know what I was liking about it.....that it reminded me of Peau Porc a little with that two-tone grain. Is this a leather that "softens" with wear?
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The little I've used my VL Birkin it has softened considerably. It is quite amazing leather, imo. And I'm not terribly fond of epsom or courcheval (have a trim in each), so in comparing VL to those two leathers, there is, to me, no comparison.

It shines, it's very tough, but lively to the touch, rain-resistant, gorgeous two-tone and very light texture....you may be on to something, here....VL may be perfect for your needs in your new bag!
 
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