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lionlaw · Oct 16th, 2009, 10:52 PM

After what seems an eternity since the preview pics, my bags arrived today.

The camel leather is to die for. Just gorgeous.

The black suede Veronica has suede a little rougher than some of the outer suedes I have in bags, but it looks gorgeous with the silver hardware.

The ice grey ormala was a disappointment. The leather is like the royal purple- a dry wrinkly matte leather. The color is darker than I anticipated. However, in other areas of the bag, it is a creamier whiter color. Really inconsistent. The bottom of the bag is just pitiful.

It is dark here so these are the best pics I can do (most are taken with flash, darker shots without):

lionlaw · Oct 16th, 2009, 10:54 PM

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lionlaw · Oct 16th, 2009, 11:11 PM

I am almost wondering if they switched the ice grey? It was originally described as having a light sheen, with this pic:

http://forum.purseblog.com/attachmen...7&d=1249522817

But my bag is much darker and lacks the smoothness and slight sheen that this has. Or maybe it is the light.

I am not going to raise it, but it just seems like a different leather.

sillykitty · Oct 17th, 2009, 11:55 AM

I really like the Veronica, it does look great w the silver hardware.

Hmm... that's interesting about the Ice Grey. I wonder if it is a different lot of the leather. It would seem like it's the type of leather that would be hard to duplicate with each batch. The Royal Purple def has a slight sheen, not a matte leather. How is the paint match?

lionlaw · Oct 17th, 2009, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by sillykitty

I really like the Veronica, it does look great w the silver hardware.

Hmm... that's interesting about the Ice Grey. I wonder if it is a different lot of the leather. It would seem like it's the type of leather that would be hard to duplicate with each batch. The Royal Purple def has a slight sheen, not a matte leather. How is the paint match?

Seam paint is not identical (lighter in color) but ok. It is uneven in a couple of places, but I just dont feel like fighting with them anymore. My bigger problem was the bottom was so uneven and wrinkled. It doesn't lay flat.

sillykitty · Oct 17th, 2009, 12:18 PM

That's too bad, it had such potential to be a gorgeous bag. I think that leathers that are as disressed as this and the Royal Purple just don't suit added structure.

newbaglover · Oct 17th, 2009, 02:39 PM

your camel sofia is beautiful LL! and I love the black suede veronica... as you said, the silver HW gives it a rocking hint.
sorry about the ice leather not being as you thougth.

lionlaw · Oct 17th, 2009, 04:13 PM

Hi NBL!! Haven't seen you around! No worries, in the scheme of things, it is just not important enough to get upset over. The condition of the bottom of the bag bothered me more than the color. I just got the bag yesterday but it looks pretty bad to me. But, I sort of except problems at this point which is why I am spending money elsewhere these days.

The camel is a gorgeous bag. My colors were off because it was so dark last night. Here are better pics (although it is overcast outside):

Ms.Lizardo · Oct 18th, 2009, 04:15 PM

Isn't the camel the best LL? Love your Sofia and Veronica...I'm sorry you were not happy with your Mini-O....the leather is pretty though. Do you remember the handle drop on that one?

tlloveshim · Oct 18th, 2009, 06:12 PM

Gorgeous Sofia! I love the leather and the braided strap is beautiful! I'm sorry you're disappointed with the ice grey but the pink lining looks beautiful with it! Congrats on more pretty bags!

elizat · Oct 19th, 2009, 09:58 AM

The camel and suede are really pretty bags- turned out great! But, the ormala, well, it looks wrinkled and the bottom is in bad shape. It looks kind of malformed. What are you going to do with that? I'm sorry it came that way.

LaChula · Oct 19th, 2009, 10:32 AM

I say change it...bring up the fact that your not happy....
Do it...do it...do it...

Color looks good...but the bottom is UGLY!!!

starkfan · Oct 23rd, 2009, 03:21 PM

The camel Sofia and suede Veronica are gorgeous, LL. I hope you're enjoying those! So sorry your Ormala turned out like that, though... Perhaps Ignes really needs to note that the wrinkly leathers like ice grey are not suited for structured styles that require reinforcement. That definitely doesn't look like a bag they should've sent out to a customer.

asbb · Oct 25th, 2009, 12:14 AM

Very pretty bags. I love seeing your reveals. The camel leather looks yummy.

I understand your reluctance to raise the issue of the Ormala leather but the bottom is a disappointment. I would be unhappy with it and I am hardly the connoisseur that you are.

MorningGlory · Oct 25th, 2009, 01:25 PM

Love the Sofia and the Veronica.
I think I would raise a stink about the bottom of the Ormala, but you have been through so much so I understand about being done with the hassles. So sorry that this order couldn't have gone off without a glitch.

Oct 16th, 2009, 10:52 PM	#1
lionlaw OP Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,895	Camel Sofia, Ice Grey Ormala, Suede Veronica REVEAL!! After what seems an eternity since the preview pics, my bags arrived today. The camel leather is to die for. Just gorgeous. The black suede Veronica has suede a little rougher than some of the outer suedes I have in bags, but it looks gorgeous with the silver hardware. The ice grey ormala was a disappointment. The leather is like the royal purple- a dry wrinkly matte leather. The color is darker than I anticipated. However, in other areas of the bag, it is a creamier whiter color. Really inconsistent. The bottom of the bag is just pitiful. It is dark here so these are the best pics I can do (most are taken with flash, darker shots without):
lionlaw OP Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,895	__________________ ---- My collection http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...on-269690.html Last edited by lionlaw; Oct 16th, 2009 at 11:05 PM.

Oct 16th, 2009, 10:54 PM	#2
lionlaw OP Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,895	Interiors:
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Oct 16th, 2009, 11:11 PM	#3
lionlaw OP Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,895	I am almost wondering if they switched the ice grey? It was originally described as having a light sheen, with this pic: http://forum.purseblog.com/attachmen...7&d=1249522817 But my bag is much darker and lacks the smoothness and slight sheen that this has. Or maybe it is the light. I am not going to raise it, but it just seems like a different leather.
lionlaw OP Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,895	__________________ ---- My collection http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...on-269690.html

Oct 17th, 2009, 02:39 PM	#7
newbaglover Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: spain Posts: 2,171	your camel sofia is beautiful LL! and I love the black suede veronica... as you said, the silver HW gives it a rocking hint. sorry about the ice leather not being as you thougth.
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Oct 17th, 2009, 04:13 PM	#8
lionlaw OP Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,895	Hi NBL!! Haven't seen you around! No worries, in the scheme of things, it is just not important enough to get upset over. The condition of the bottom of the bag bothered me more than the color. I just got the bag yesterday but it looks pretty bad to me. But, I sort of except problems at this point which is why I am spending money elsewhere these days. The camel is a gorgeous bag. My colors were off because it was so dark last night. Here are better pics (although it is overcast outside):
lionlaw OP Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,895	Last edited by lionlaw; Oct 17th, 2009 at 04:19 PM.

Oct 17th, 2009, 11:55 AM	#4
sillykitty Member Joined: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,012	I really like the Veronica, it does look great w the silver hardware. Hmm... that's interesting about the Ice Grey. I wonder if it is a different lot of the leather. It would seem like it's the type of leather that would be hard to duplicate with each batch. The Royal Purple def has a slight sheen, not a matte leather. How is the paint match?

Oct 17th, 2009, 12:18 PM	#6
sillykitty Member Joined: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,012	That's too bad, it had such potential to be a gorgeous bag. I think that leathers that are as disressed as this and the Royal Purple just don't suit added structure.

Oct 18th, 2009, 04:15 PM	#9
Ms.Lizardo Member Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Sunny South Florida Posts: 8,331	Isn't the camel the best LL? Love your Sofia and Veronica...I'm sorry you were not happy with your Mini-O....the leather is pretty though. Do you remember the handle drop on that one?
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Oct 18th, 2009, 06:12 PM	#10
tlloveshim <3 my puppy! Joined: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Plains Posts: 8,618	Gorgeous Sofia! I love the leather and the braided strap is beautiful! I'm sorry you're disappointed with the ice grey but the pink lining looks beautiful with it! Congrats on more pretty bags!

Oct 19th, 2009, 09:58 AM	#11
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,116	The camel and suede are really pretty bags- turned out great! But, the ormala, well, it looks wrinkled and the bottom is in bad shape. It looks kind of malformed. What are you going to do with that? I'm sorry it came that way.
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Oct 19th, 2009, 10:32 AM	#12
LaChula Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 19	I say change it...bring up the fact that your not happy.... Do it...do it...do it... Color looks good...but the bottom is UGLY!!!
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Oct 23rd, 2009, 03:21 PM	#13
starkfan Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,521	The camel Sofia and suede Veronica are gorgeous, LL. I hope you're enjoying those! So sorry your Ormala turned out like that, though... Perhaps Ignes really needs to note that the wrinkly leathers like ice grey are not suited for structured styles that require reinforcement. That definitely doesn't look like a bag they should've sent out to a customer.
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Oct 25th, 2009, 12:14 AM	#14
asbb in denial Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 864	Very pretty bags. I love seeing your reveals. The camel leather looks yummy. I understand your reluctance to raise the issue of the Ormala leather but the bottom is a disappointment. I would be unhappy with it and I am hardly the connoisseur that you are.
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Oct 25th, 2009, 01:25 PM	#15
MorningGlory Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Area Posts: 431	Love the Sofia and the Veronica. I think I would raise a stink about the bottom of the Ormala, but you have been through so much so I understand about being done with the hassles. So sorry that this order couldn't have gone off without a glitch.

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