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merrygold · Sep 13th, 2009, 04:47 PM

I, too, wasn't into the grape until I saw it IRL. Now I am ready to pounce on the Emile clutch wallet in grape when it goes on sale, to match my Emile chequebook cover.

fafnir · Sep 13th, 2009, 04:49 PM

^^ Tell, merry! I'm agreeing with jenni, in the HH pics it looks too pastel. I'm also going to check out Luciana's pics.

jennirane · Sep 13th, 2009, 04:55 PM

Merry, yes, describe!! Let's see if this works... it's the Lilly, Newman (? Or Yves) and Emile, which are in Grape, right? It looks much darker, like the Aubergine...

http://forum.purseblog.com/attachmen...3&d=1252720184

jennirane · Sep 13th, 2009, 04:57 PM

And here's the IRL shot of the Grape Lilly from HH... maybe this is the closest? Not as pastel as the stock shots, but not quite as dark/reddish as Luciana's pick... Merry, which is closest to the IRL?

http://haydenharnett.com/index.cgi?a...roduct_picture

merrygold · Sep 13th, 2009, 05:10 PM

OK here are pics of my Emile chequebook cover in grape. My apartment faces north so I only get indirect sunlight. I can take it out to the park next to my apartment to get direct sun, but I don't want to be known as the crazy lady who takes pics of her wallet. LOL

Pics without flash in indirect sunlight. These pics best represent the colour.

Here are pics of the wallet taken with flash. You can see what a difference it makes to the colour's appearance! It does not appear as bright purple IRL.

jennirane · Sep 13th, 2009, 05:14 PM

Thanks, Merry! It IS darker purple IRL... seems like a "true" purple, as opposed to the Aubergine which obviously has the red undertones. I think I could do either. I wonder what the difference is in the feel of the leather and amount of shine? Is the Grape on the stiff side? Medium shine?

merrygold · Sep 13th, 2009, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by jennirane

Merry, yes, describe!! Let's see if this works... it's the Lilly, Newman (? Or Yves) and Emile, which are in Grape, right? It looks much darker, like the Aubergine...

http://forum.purseblog.com/attachmen...3&d=1252720184

My chequebook wallet does not look as reddish/aubergine as these photos depict. Apparently it's a chameleon colour, very difficult to capture on film. lol

merrygold · Sep 13th, 2009, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by jennirane

And here's the IRL shot of the Grape Lilly from HH... maybe this is the closest? Not as pastel as the stock shots, but not quite as dark/reddish as Luciana's pick... Merry, which is closest to the IRL?

http://haydenharnett.com/index.cgi?a...roduct_picture

Hmm I would say this colour is closer to my chequebook cover IRL, if you shone a bright spotlight on it. Or maybe I just need to get away from the computer and step out into some sun. lol

merrygold · Sep 13th, 2009, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by jennirane

Thanks, Merry! It IS darker purple IRL... seems like a "true" purple, as opposed to the Aubergine which obviously has the red undertones. I think I could do either. I wonder what the difference is in the feel of the leather and amount of shine? Is the Grape on the stiff side? Medium shine?

Yes I would say that the grape leather is stiffer than, say, the plum of the Jackson double zip. This stiffness is suitable for this wallet, but the handbags may have a different handle; I don't know. It has a light shine, but not as shiney as the shine leathers or the oyster for that matter. I love it!

jennirane · Sep 13th, 2009, 05:33 PM

Your checkbook case is gorgy!! Almost looks like you could use it as a low-profile "regular" wallet, too... put bills in the flap used to hold the checkbook in. It'd work for different sized bills, too.

sallyca · Sep 13th, 2009, 07:49 PM

Merry - how does it compare with these pics?
Emile Passcase in Grape is Here - Pics

travelmom · Sep 13th, 2009, 07:49 PM

Good morning ladies, or evening for you I think. Anyway, I am so glad you enjoyed the pics and review of the lovely Emile.

Thanks to Merry for posting the grape pics! That was actually very helpful to me.

I am trying to decide which colour to go for next and thought the grape was way too kool aidey, but your pics show it as being quite a bit darker so it is back in the running. I love Yam, but for such a heavy traffic item, I am afraid it would be ruined in no time. My other Yam items all seem so delicate and so easy to scratch/mark up. Black is always useful, but boring. Grey is interesting, but a bit blase. So I guess I am down to Grape & Black.

About the phone, if I have the wallet stuffed there is no way it would close with the phone in it. It does fit inside as well BTW. The problem is that as the wallet gets more filled up, the corners become the furthest from each other. That is why I 'think' the new central snap will be an improvement and may help to close the wallet with the phone and all my crap!

sallyca · Sep 13th, 2009, 07:50 PM

Jenni - I think the grape looks great in the Lilly/Newman pic but it seems like that is a different leather - looks thicker and more pebbly so maybe takes the dye differently.

jennirane · Sep 13th, 2009, 07:57 PM

Might be... but it's pretty there, isn't it? I'm just not that tempted by any of the new hobos... have enough Lorcas... want to see the new colors of Havanas. Even with the adjusted Grape, which is pretty, I think I'm still drawn to the Aubergine and Grape Shine (if that's what the Havana will be called... the pop of the patent is great.) But I could see getting the (regular) Grape in something small like the Pass Case...

sallyca · Sep 13th, 2009, 08:35 PM

Yeah - I'm excited about seeing some of the shines in the bigger bags - like the trophy/trophy satchel/biblio/havanas. I think this Emile Clutch looks wonderful in terms of the organization aspect but in the current colour choices I think I'm leaning back to black.

Sep 13th, 2009, 04:47 PM	#31
merrygold Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Chasing the ban wagon Posts: 2,351	I, too, wasn't into the grape until I saw it IRL. Now I am ready to pounce on the Emile clutch wallet in grape when it goes on sale, to match my Emile chequebook cover.
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Sep 13th, 2009, 04:49 PM	#32
fafnir Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Portland Posts: 4,059	^^ Tell, merry! I'm agreeing with jenni, in the HH pics it looks too pastel. I'm also going to check out Luciana's pics.
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Sep 13th, 2009, 04:55 PM	#33
jennirane For one afternoon... Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 4,801	Merry, yes, describe!! Let's see if this works... it's the Lilly, Newman (? Or Yves) and Emile, which are in Grape, right? It looks much darker, like the Aubergine... http://forum.purseblog.com/attachmen...3&d=1252720184
	__________________ Stalking Old HH: Yam Emile Bowler and Yam, Moonbeam, and EggplantCelina Cuffs

Sep 13th, 2009, 04:57 PM	#34
jennirane For one afternoon... Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 4,801	And here's the IRL shot of the Grape Lilly from HH... maybe this is the closest? Not as pastel as the stock shots, but not quite as dark/reddish as Luciana's pick... Merry, which is closest to the IRL? http://haydenharnett.com/index.cgi?a...roduct_picture
	__________________ Stalking Old HH: Yam Emile Bowler and Yam, Moonbeam, and EggplantCelina Cuffs

Sep 13th, 2009, 05:10 PM	#35
merrygold Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Chasing the ban wagon Posts: 2,351	OK here are pics of my Emile chequebook cover in grape. My apartment faces north so I only get indirect sunlight. I can take it out to the park next to my apartment to get direct sun, but I don't want to be known as the crazy lady who takes pics of her wallet. LOL Pics without flash in indirect sunlight. These pics best represent the colour. Here are pics of the wallet taken with flash. You can see what a difference it makes to the colour's appearance! It does not appear as bright purple IRL.
	__________________ Team Nitzalina! Groupon Abuser. Glutton for PunisHHment.

Sep 13th, 2009, 05:14 PM	#36
jennirane For one afternoon... Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 4,801	Thanks, Merry! It IS darker purple IRL... seems like a "true" purple, as opposed to the Aubergine which obviously has the red undertones. I think I could do either. I wonder what the difference is in the feel of the leather and amount of shine? Is the Grape on the stiff side? Medium shine?
	__________________ Stalking Old HH: Yam Emile Bowler and Yam, Moonbeam, and EggplantCelina Cuffs

Sep 13th, 2009, 05:33 PM	#40
jennirane For one afternoon... Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 4,801	Your checkbook case is gorgy!! Almost looks like you could use it as a low-profile "regular" wallet, too... put bills in the flap used to hold the checkbook in. It'd work for different sized bills, too.
	__________________ Stalking Old HH: Yam Emile Bowler and Yam, Moonbeam, and EggplantCelina Cuffs

Sep 13th, 2009, 07:49 PM	#41
sallyca Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: BC Posts: 1,807	Merry - how does it compare with these pics? Emile Passcase in Grape is Here - Pics
	__________________ Hoping for: Anthracite Havana, Beatrice in any colour, Lido wallet, Pilot in TCP or ICP, Black Tharpe and the elusive and oft-sought Emerald Goat Corcovado.

Sep 13th, 2009, 07:49 PM	#42
travelmom OP Member Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 648	Good morning ladies, or evening for you I think. Anyway, I am so glad you enjoyed the pics and review of the lovely Emile. Thanks to Merry for posting the grape pics! That was actually very helpful to me. I am trying to decide which colour to go for next and thought the grape was way too kool aidey, but your pics show it as being quite a bit darker so it is back in the running. I love Yam, but for such a heavy traffic item, I am afraid it would be ruined in no time. My other Yam items all seem so delicate and so easy to scratch/mark up. Black is always useful, but boring. Grey is interesting, but a bit blase. So I guess I am down to Grape & Black. About the phone, if I have the wallet stuffed there is no way it would close with the phone in it. It does fit inside as well BTW. The problem is that as the wallet gets more filled up, the corners become the furthest from each other. That is why I 'think' the new central snap will be an improvement and may help to close the wallet with the phone and all my crap!
	__________________ EMERALD GOAT Has Come in from the Pasture !!! Pure LURVE!!! SEEKING A FEW OTHER THINGS LIKE OLIVE, PLUM & WHIPSNAKE CUFFS, SKINNY BELTS, CBGB BELT IN GREY, HARLEQUIN RECTANGLE & BARREL CASES

Sep 13th, 2009, 07:50 PM	#43
sallyca Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: BC Posts: 1,807	Jenni - I think the grape looks great in the Lilly/Newman pic but it seems like that is a different leather - looks thicker and more pebbly so maybe takes the dye differently.
	__________________ Hoping for: Anthracite Havana, Beatrice in any colour, Lido wallet, Pilot in TCP or ICP, Black Tharpe and the elusive and oft-sought Emerald Goat Corcovado.

Sep 13th, 2009, 07:57 PM	#44
jennirane For one afternoon... Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 4,801	Might be... but it's pretty there, isn't it? I'm just not that tempted by any of the new hobos... have enough Lorcas... want to see the new colors of Havanas. Even with the adjusted Grape, which is pretty, I think I'm still drawn to the Aubergine and Grape Shine (if that's what the Havana will be called... the pop of the patent is great.) But I could see getting the (regular) Grape in something small like the Pass Case...
	__________________ Stalking Old HH: Yam Emile Bowler and Yam, Moonbeam, and EggplantCelina Cuffs

Sep 13th, 2009, 08:35 PM	#45
sallyca Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: BC Posts: 1,807	Yeah - I'm excited about seeing some of the shines in the bigger bags - like the trophy/trophy satchel/biblio/havanas. I think this Emile Clutch looks wonderful in terms of the organization aspect but in the current colour choices I think I'm leaning back to black.
	__________________ Hoping for: Anthracite Havana, Beatrice in any colour, Lido wallet, Pilot in TCP or ICP, Black Tharpe and the elusive and oft-sought Emerald Goat Corcovado.

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