What's the opinion on the black paddy with black hardware? Like or dislike? I've seen one I want to buy but I'm not sure. Can't remember the year of production either.
Black Hardware
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I think black on black is nice but beware that the padlock is painted and chips easily. That alone would drive me NUTS! I wouldn't want to look at a chipped padlock, but that's just me. I like the brass locks, or even the newer leather covered padlocks.
I have a paddy with black hardware and I don't think the padlock paint is too delicate, though I am careful with it.
I bought mine a couple of months ago, with one chip in it when i got it, and carried it exclusively for about 6 weeks. I was careful with it and it didn't get anymore chips, so I think- as long as you don't throw it around- it should be okay.
I bought mine a couple of months ago, with one chip in it when i got it, and carried it exclusively for about 6 weeks. I was careful with it and it didn't get anymore chips, so I think- as long as you don't throw it around- it should be okay.
my only paddy is a black shopper with black hardware. i love it because the look is quite distinct from the regular paddies and not quite as recognisable. i love the contrast between the big silver zipper at the bottom and all the black as well, gives it a bit of an edge. ooh this post made me want to take it out of the closet and wear it tomorrow!
so far no chipping issues.
so far no chipping issues.
Colour chipping off was the main issue for me. I had a bronze Mulberry a few months ago and all the colour rubbed off that. I wonder how the designers get away with selling thier bags for hundreds of pounds only to find that we get the same issues that we would get on a bag that costs a 10th of the price. Chipped hardware, paint problems..? Makes me think I'm wasting my money sometimes.
I have three paddies with the black hardware: the medium black paddy, the medium metallic blue (blue nuit) and the large black pocket paddy. I LOVE them! 
I think they are very "edgy" 
looking and a nice departure from the brass or silver colored hardware. 
I have not had any chipping issues, but I am very, very careful with my handbags. 
If you are contemplating a purchase, I'd say "go for it." 
The black hardware came out in '06. 
I think they are very "edgy" looking and a nice departure from the brass or silver colored hardware. I have not had any chipping issues, but I am very, very careful with my handbags. If you are contemplating a purchase, I'd say "go for it." The black hardware came out in '06. 
