Souple vs. Rigide

Tammy518 · Apr 6th, 2006, 04:00 PM

Hi, all! I'm going to D.C. this weekend, and I'm going to the Hermes boutique while I'm there. In case they have a Kelly that I like, can someone explain to me the differences and pros/cons of souple vs. rigide? I'd probably like a 32 Kelly.

addicted · Apr 6th, 2006, 04:10 PM

Oh I'm such a novice...but souple is softer and slouchier...rigid is more ladylike (IMO). I would love to have rigid Kelly someday soon...

Greentea · Apr 6th, 2006, 05:01 PM

Hi Tammy, it all depends on what look you're going for. A 32 Rigide will hold less than a 32 Souple but will be a more formal look. A Rigide is more expensive and will keep it's shape better overtime, but souple is a more casual look. Kelly bags are such chameleons! The look of them really depend on the size, type of leather and HW. Really, get what looks and feels appealing to you! Good luck and I hope you find one!

La Vanguardia · Apr 6th, 2006, 05:30 PM

I have a rigid and it is a very structured bag. You simply cannot dump stuff inside as it will look weird. The souple is more slouchy and casual-looking. But it really depends on your personal preference when you are in the shop.

When I got mine, there was a souple and also a rigid, but I personally prefer the rigid.

Greentea is correct that the rigid is more expensive. At least here in Switzerland, the rigid Kelly is almost the same price as a Birkin ... give or take a few hundred.

La Vanguardia · Apr 6th, 2006, 05:33 PM

For comparison:

In this thread is a picture of my rigid:
My new rigid Kelly 32cm in chevre coromandel

Here is a souple from a thread of a fellow member and her souple:
OMG look at what I got for my anniversary present!!

jag · Apr 6th, 2006, 05:38 PM

Tammy which one are you leaning towards?

Tammy518 · Apr 6th, 2006, 06:27 PM

I'm not sure which one I'm leaning toward. I'm definitely a casual person, so do you think the souple would be a better choice?

LeVan, thanks for posting those two pictures.

jag · Apr 6th, 2006, 06:36 PM

I wish I could be more help. I am a total Hermes novice. But based on LeVan and Greentea, who have infinitely more knowledge than I, I would go for the souple because it is more casual. Either way, its a gorgeous bag and you can't go wrong.

Greentea · Apr 6th, 2006, 06:38 PM

I'd get the souple, then. And you could always still use it for very nice events/parties/dinners. I can't wait to hear if you found one... :)

annsfabulousfinds · Apr 7th, 2006, 10:06 PM

I have a 32 rigid and I have always wanted the souple. I dress more casual than my bag!

Greentea · Apr 7th, 2006, 10:11 PM

Ooh - we'd love to see a picture, ann!

annsfabulousfinds · Apr 7th, 2006, 11:54 PM

I will have to find it. I have been in Balenciaga/Chloe faze and have no idea where it is. When I find it, I will post pics.

joanna · Apr 8th, 2006, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tammy518

I'm not sure which one I'm leaning toward. I'm definitely a casual person, so do you think the souple would be a better choice?

LeVan, thanks for posting those two pictures.

Hi Tammy...
If you ever wanna carry the bag while dressing casually, I'd definitely recommend the souple.

I'm usually casual dresser..
Hmm Let's see: I like to wear Blouse & skirt, dresses, jeans & flowy tops, trech coats.. and the souple goes well with all of them.

Still, I personally wouldn't carry my souple kelly bag with t-shirt/jeans, or those juicy velour suits. The bag itself seems too classy for really casual attire..

drtng · Apr 8th, 2006, 12:31 AM

Both are gorgeous...

Smoothoprter · Apr 8th, 2006, 03:35 AM

From what I've been told, rigide is stitched on the outside making it more structured, and souple is stitched on the inside making it more slouchy.

Souple:

Rigide:

Apr 6th, 2006, 04:00 PM	#1
Tammy518 Just one more... Location: Virginia Beach, VA	Souple vs. Rigide Hi, all! I'm going to D.C. this weekend, and I'm going to the Hermes boutique while I'm there. In case they have a Kelly that I like, can someone explain to me the differences and pros/cons of souple vs. rigide? I'd probably like a 32 Kelly.

Apr 6th, 2006, 04:10 PM	#2
addicted Member	Re: Souple vs. Rigide Oh I'm such a novice...but souple is softer and slouchier...rigid is more ladylike (IMO). I would love to have rigid Kelly someday soon...

Apr 6th, 2006, 05:01 PM	#3
Greentea Kelly Crazy!!! Location: In Hemes Dreamland!	Re: Souple vs. Rigide Hi Tammy, it all depends on what look you're going for. A 32 Rigide will hold less than a 32 Souple but will be a more formal look. A Rigide is more expensive and will keep it's shape better overtime, but souple is a more casual look. Kelly bags are such chameleons! The look of them really depend on the size, type of leather and HW. Really, get what looks and feels appealing to you! Good luck and I hope you find one!

Apr 6th, 2006, 05:30 PM	#4
La Vanguardia avec deux armoires Location: 43 countries, 300 cities	Re: Souple vs. Rigide I have a rigid and it is a very structured bag. You simply cannot dump stuff inside as it will look weird. The souple is more slouchy and casual-looking. But it really depends on your personal preference when you are in the shop. When I got mine, there was a souple and also a rigid, but I personally prefer the rigid. Greentea is correct that the rigid is more expensive. At least here in Switzerland, the rigid Kelly is almost the same price as a Birkin ... give or take a few hundred.

Apr 6th, 2006, 05:33 PM	#5
La Vanguardia avec deux armoires Location: 43 countries, 300 cities	Re: Souple vs. Rigide For comparison: In this thread is a picture of my rigid: My new rigid Kelly 32cm in chevre coromandel Here is a souple from a thread of a fellow member and her souple: OMG look at what I got for my anniversary present!!

Apr 6th, 2006, 05:38 PM	#6
jag Location: Michigan	Re: Souple vs. Rigide Tammy which one are you leaning towards?

Apr 6th, 2006, 06:27 PM	#7
Tammy518 Just one more... Location: Virginia Beach, VA	Re: Souple vs. Rigide I'm not sure which one I'm leaning toward. I'm definitely a casual person, so do you think the souple would be a better choice? LeVan, thanks for posting those two pictures.

Apr 6th, 2006, 06:36 PM	#8
jag Location: Michigan	Re: Souple vs. Rigide I wish I could be more help. I am a total Hermes novice. But based on LeVan and Greentea, who have infinitely more knowledge than I, I would go for the souple because it is more casual. Either way, its a gorgeous bag and you can't go wrong.

Apr 6th, 2006, 06:38 PM	#9
Greentea Kelly Crazy!!! Location: In Hemes Dreamland!	Re: Souple vs. Rigide I'd get the souple, then. And you could always still use it for very nice events/parties/dinners. I can't wait to hear if you found one... :)

Apr 7th, 2006, 10:06 PM	#10
annsfabulousfinds Member Location: Michigan	Re: Souple vs. Rigide I have a 32 rigid and I have always wanted the souple. I dress more casual than my bag!

Apr 7th, 2006, 10:11 PM	#11
Greentea Kelly Crazy!!! Location: In Hemes Dreamland!	Re: Souple vs. Rigide Ooh - we'd love to see a picture, ann!

Apr 7th, 2006, 11:54 PM	#12
annsfabulousfinds Member Location: Michigan	Re: Souple vs. Rigide I will have to find it. I have been in Balenciaga/Chloe faze and have no idea where it is. When I find it, I will post pics.

Apr 8th, 2006, 12:31 AM	#14
drtng Member Location: TEXAS	Re: Souple vs. Rigide Both are gorgeous...

Apr 8th, 2006, 03:35 AM	#15
Smoothoprter Mon for short Location: San Diego, CA	Re: Souple vs. Rigide From what I've been told, rigide is stitched on the outside making it more structured, and souple is stitched on the inside making it more slouchy. Souple: Rigide: __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- If I keel over in Wal-Mart, drag my body to Neimans.