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Ranag · Jun 9th, 2008, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by kashmira

Thank you all

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My SA has told me that I can choose a lining in a different colour but that it takes longer time to get the bag. I wonder if it is worth the longer waiting time if the bag might cost quite a bit more given the price increases?

kashmira - I think it is worth it

It will be your "special" bag made just for you

I have been waiting since last October for my first SO bag...and I do not expect to see it until the end of this year.

isus · Jun 9th, 2008, 02:49 PM

kashmira, sometimes I give simple answers

but I was thinking....have you tried putting your fav colors next to black to see how they 'wear' with each other and imagine them in the bottom of your black Birkin?

I feel, that, of course, you have...I always enjoy seeing my colorful accessories inside my bags and 'pretend' sometimes that my bag is lined in these colors. By doing this, it gives me some color perspective.

kashmira · Jun 9th, 2008, 03:45 PM

Thank you all for your comments!

kristie · Jun 9th, 2008, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by hermesmonkey

Kashmira, I say stick with your initial instinct of frambroise. It's what you really want, so don't sway from it just because you "think" your rainbow will lose it's wow factor. I can tell you that it won't. You will have the bag a lot longer than you will the accessories, so again, stick with what you really want. I have a closet full of mistakes, so if this is going to be your ONLY birkin, follow your gut instinct. STICK with FRAMBROISE! I think it would be a gorgeous combo. You will love it forever, and never think twice about it.

It will take some time for this lovely bag to arrive and as Castorny correctly noted, you will go through at LEAST 2 price increases if not 3 before you receive it...so again, another reason to get what you really want. That is the beauty of the SO.

Yep, I agree 100% with this

La Vanguardia · Jun 9th, 2008, 03:56 PM

Since you mentioned that it'll be your one and only Birkin, stick with what you really desire since this will be a SO and made specially for you. It's great that your SA can offer you that.

mooks · Jun 9th, 2008, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by kashmira

Thank you all

.

My SA has told me that I can choose a lining in a different colour but that it takes longer time to get the bag. I wonder if it is worth the longer waiting time if the bag might cost quite a bit more given the price increases?

I'm doing an SO too and am having contrasting lining. I know the wait will be longer but I love the idea that this bag has been made just for me to my own specification.

Let us know what you decide

beaumonde · Jun 9th, 2008, 04:14 PM

I agree with Hermesmonkey! Go with your first instinct!

Julide · Jun 10th, 2008, 02:58 AM

Originally Posted by India

I would ask your SA if you can pre-pay for your SO at the time of the order. They might allow it. It's certainly worth asking.

I LOVE the idea of framboise or cyclamen or violet!!!

Good question India!!! I would love to know as well if you can pre-pay!! O boy this could be trouble....

jaegerhomme · Jun 10th, 2008, 03:03 AM

how about vert olive?

kashmira · Jun 24th, 2008, 04:14 AM

I decided to go for a normal PO... The waiting time could be up to 2 years for a SO (they had had a Kelly in black/Framboise recently and it was ordered in 2006) and I don't want to wait that long for the bag. IF I ever decide to buy another Birkin I will place a SO for an etoupe bag with framboise lining.

archangel · Jun 24th, 2008, 04:18 AM

I think one of the factors could be the framboise lining. If your special orderr comprises leathers/colors that are readily available on hand, it shouldnt take more than 1 year (excluding exotics)

mooks · Jun 24th, 2008, 04:19 AM

I was told a year as well for my SO

allanrvj · Jun 24th, 2008, 05:09 AM

Originally Posted by MsReya

But of course, you must use your first opportunity to make a SO

You'll get a bag made especially for you, what could be more fun! I don't really care about the price increase, it'll be only a few hundred euros more, you'll save that by not eating out for a month or two.

And go with the framboise, if that makes your heart sing

Amen to that, Reya.

Oh, and as for the my contribution: cyclamen lining.

duchess · Jun 26th, 2008, 12:14 AM

Originally Posted by India

I would ask your SA if you can pre-pay for your SO at the time of the order. They might allow it. It's certainly worth asking.

I LOVE the idea of framboise or cyclamen or violet!!!

Unfortunately, you can't pay for an SO at the time it is accepted. You have to pay the retail price at the time it is received at your store.

When my Kelly comes in, it will be charged on American Express after I am notified.

couturecreature · Jun 26th, 2008, 10:26 AM

Love the idea of framboise or rose shocking. It would be such a great contrast for black and very feminine.

Jun 9th, 2008, 02:49 PM	#17
isus tommye48 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,291	kashmira, sometimes I give simple answers but I was thinking....have you tried putting your fav colors next to black to see how they 'wear' with each other and imagine them in the bottom of your black Birkin? I feel, that, of course, you have...I always enjoy seeing my colorful accessories inside my bags and 'pretend' sometimes that my bag is lined in these colors. By doing this, it gives me some color perspective.
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Jun 9th, 2008, 03:45 PM	#18
kashmira OP ♥Waiting...I think♥ Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Scandinavia Posts: 2,591	Thank you all for your comments!
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Jun 9th, 2008, 03:56 PM	#20
La Vanguardia avec deux armoires Joined: Dec 2005 Location: 43 countries, 300 cities Posts: 8,215	Since you mentioned that it'll be your one and only Birkin, stick with what you really desire since this will be a SO and made specially for you. It's great that your SA can offer you that.
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Jun 10th, 2008, 03:03 AM	#24
jaegerhomme Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 947	how about vert olive?
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Jun 24th, 2008, 04:14 AM	#25
kashmira OP ♥Waiting...I think♥ Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Scandinavia Posts: 2,591	I decided to go for a normal PO... The waiting time could be up to 2 years for a SO (they had had a Kelly in black/Framboise recently and it was ordered in 2006) and I don't want to wait that long for the bag. IF I ever decide to buy another Birkin I will place a SO for an etoupe bag with framboise lining.
	__________________ Pictures of my cats! NEW PICTURES ADDED November, 8. WANTED! Karo PM/GM in framboise Please PM me if you see one

Jun 9th, 2008, 04:14 PM	#22
beaumonde Escapist Joined: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,098	I agree with Hermesmonkey! Go with your first instinct!

Jun 24th, 2008, 04:18 AM	#26
archangel Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,316	I think one of the factors could be the framboise lining. If your special orderr comprises leathers/colors that are readily available on hand, it shouldnt take more than 1 year (excluding exotics)
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Jun 24th, 2008, 04:19 AM	#27
mooks Cool Britannia! Joined: May 2007 Location: On The Thames Posts: 13,070	I was told a year as well for my SO
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Jun 26th, 2008, 10:26 AM	#30
couturecreature Pursed! Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,203	Love the idea of framboise or rose shocking. It would be such a great contrast for black and very feminine.
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