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Minnifer · Aug 6th, 2009, 03:24 PM

Jenn - Thanks - will take another look. And of course, even my bitching and moaning about the hobos now doesn't mean I won't wind up with one (or two or three) in my closet come fall

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RealMcCoy · Aug 6th, 2009, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by jennirane

RMC, is the Cognac darker than Yam, do you think?

I was kinda bleh with the new bags, too, and yes Minnifer they're a little Coach, but take a look at the Newman close-up; the lower half of it is really beautiful, with the different panels.

Definately darker than the yam. Not as orangey either. I think they did a good job with getting that color dead on with old vintage luggage from the 40's.

It is darker than the older HH color "saddle" also - and not as yellowey as the saddle brown. From the bags I've seen IRL, I would say the browns run:

Yam - an orangey brown (more toward the orange)
Saddle - a yellowey camel tan
Brandy - a red-based brown
Cordovan - a medium walnut brown
Chocolate - a dark brown (with just a hint of blue to cool it)

I haven't owned any of the HH "luggage" color - or the "cocoa" to know how those compare. I would say Fall's cognac is darker than the booze color and lighter than the color called "tobacco" in other handbag lines. I will have to do the gingeybear thing and go match it with my box of crayons.

jennirane · Aug 6th, 2009, 03:27 PM

^^^ It helps to think of them as woods, for me (having spent WAY too much time in Room & Board, LOL). That explains why I like the Cordovan so much better than the Brandy... I'm a walnut girl all the way! But I also like the orange hues of the Yam... not sure if Cognac will be for me, but I appreciate the 40s luggage nod.

fafnir · Aug 6th, 2009, 03:31 PM

Oh, the 1940's luggage color sounds perfectly lovely. Too bad the Biblio isn't coming in cognac.

Suzzeee · Aug 6th, 2009, 03:36 PM

Now the site is down - hopefully that means they're posting tons of new things! I hope they do a Pre-season sale -- even with 20% I'd order a couple of the things I want for sure!

Sybaryte · Aug 6th, 2009, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by jennirane

^^^ It helps to think of them as woods, for me

Using the wood analogy, I think cognac would be oak.

RealMcCoy · Aug 6th, 2009, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by fafnir

Oh, the 1940's luggage color sounds perfectly lovely. Too bad the Biblio isn't coming in cognac.

Oh, I am with you on that. I would buy a Biblio in cognac - even if I have the Farrow in the same color. And, I wish one of the wallet colors was cognac. Is the yam on the wallets a different yam than the Emile bowler? Or, is it the past yam and will need to be "watched over" to keep from stains?

nomoreroom · Aug 6th, 2009, 03:40 PM

Interesting -- I agree with the Coach similarities, at least for the turnlock bags. Definitely cleaned-up, pared down and more "classic" than the HH we know. More of what I think of as an "uptown" look. I am holding out for a Biblio and hoping it will be available in grape or cognac since I have black HH bags that I love.

jennirane · Aug 6th, 2009, 03:40 PM

They're not calling it Yam Shine, but it does look a tad darker to me, and we already have the Biblio tags as samples... and Gingey's Lorca.

Hmmm Yam as cherry wood? (My second favorite after walnut :)

Suzzeee · Aug 6th, 2009, 03:41 PM

Now the site is down - hopefully that means they're posting tons of new things! I hope they do a Pre-season sale -- even with 20% I'd order a couple of the things I want for sure!

jennirane · Aug 6th, 2009, 03:45 PM

Just went back and looked at the Yam wallets again, and there's a definite shine to it; can't fake that even in a bad photo. So I'd say it's finished leather rather than the nekkid yam of old.

fafnir · Aug 6th, 2009, 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by Suzzeee

Now the site is down - hopefully that means they're posting tons of new things! I hope they do a Pre-season sale -- even with 20% I'd order a couple of the things I want for sure!

skydive nikki · Aug 6th, 2009, 03:50 PM

privatejoy · Aug 6th, 2009, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by Minnifer

Yes! That!
Also, does anyone else think the new hobos look a little Coach-esque (the flaps and turnlocks, in particular)? No likey.

That was my exact same thought.

fafnir · Aug 6th, 2009, 04:16 PM

LOL, nikki!

So, I asked on another thread, but can anyone tell me how long the Yoko dress is? Is it more of a tunic length (mid-thigh), or will it be knee-length on me (I'm 5'3")?

Aug 6th, 2009, 03:24 PM	#31
Minnifer Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,243	Jenn - Thanks - will take another look. And of course, even my bitching and moaning about the hobos now doesn't mean I won't wind up with one (or two or three) in my closet come fall .
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Aug 6th, 2009, 03:27 PM	#33
jennirane For one afternoon... Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 4,803	^^^ It helps to think of them as woods, for me (having spent WAY too much time in Room & Board, LOL). That explains why I like the Cordovan so much better than the Brandy... I'm a walnut girl all the way! But I also like the orange hues of the Yam... not sure if Cognac will be for me, but I appreciate the 40s luggage nod.
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Aug 6th, 2009, 03:31 PM	#34
fafnir Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Portland Posts: 4,061	Oh, the 1940's luggage color sounds perfectly lovely. Too bad the Biblio isn't coming in cognac.
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Aug 6th, 2009, 03:36 PM	#35
Suzzeee Social Media Maven Joined: Jul 2007 Location: California Posts: 7,006	Now the site is down - hopefully that means they're posting tons of new things! I hope they do a Pre-season sale -- even with 20% I'd order a couple of the things I want for sure!
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Aug 6th, 2009, 03:40 PM	#39
jennirane For one afternoon... Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 4,803	They're not calling it Yam Shine, but it does look a tad darker to me, and we already have the Biblio tags as samples... and Gingey's Lorca. Hmmm Yam as cherry wood? (My second favorite after walnut :)
	__________________ Stalking Old HH: Yam Emile Bowler and Yam, Moonbeam, and EggplantCelina Cuffs

Aug 6th, 2009, 03:40 PM	#38
nomoreroom Bronx girl Joined: Aug 2007 Location: New Yawk Posts: 407	Interesting -- I agree with the Coach similarities, at least for the turnlock bags. Definitely cleaned-up, pared down and more "classic" than the HH we know. More of what I think of as an "uptown" look. I am holding out for a Biblio and hoping it will be available in grape or cognac since I have black HH bags that I love.

Aug 6th, 2009, 03:41 PM	#40
Suzzeee Social Media Maven Joined: Jul 2007 Location: California Posts: 7,006	Now the site is down - hopefully that means they're posting tons of new things! I hope they do a Pre-season sale -- even with 20% I'd order a couple of the things I want for sure!
	__________________ Wish List Chanel Vintage Black Jumbo Flap, Fall 2009 Balenciaga Day in Raisin, MJ Mackenzie in Blue, Notice the absence of HH?? They can't seem to ship so what's the point of wishing??

Aug 6th, 2009, 03:45 PM	#41
jennirane For one afternoon... Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 4,803	Just went back and looked at the Yam wallets again, and there's a definite shine to it; can't fake that even in a bad photo. So I'd say it's finished leather rather than the nekkid yam of old.
	__________________ Stalking Old HH: Yam Emile Bowler and Yam, Moonbeam, and EggplantCelina Cuffs

Aug 6th, 2009, 03:50 PM	#43
skydive nikki OP HH hoarder Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Detroit Rock City Posts: 3,364

Aug 6th, 2009, 04:16 PM	#45
fafnir Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Portland Posts: 4,061	LOL, nikki! So, I asked on another thread, but can anyone tell me how long the Yoko dress is? Is it more of a tunic length (mid-thigh), or will it be knee-length on me (I'm 5'3")?
	__________________ Tentative Fall 09 shopping list: HH: Black Kin Belt, Yam or Grey Shine Trophy bag. Swedish Hasbeen boots (on the way!). ISO: Moss, Olive, Plum, Aubergine, Blueberry, Yam, Moonbeam Celinas "The large print giveth and the small print taketh away." -- Tom Waits Last edited by fafnir; Aug 6th, 2009 at 04:20 PM.

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