Unacceptable or part of the design: Two leather colors on Nikki bags...

neatfreak · Jun 20th, 2008, 07:10 PM

So for anyone who saw my stonewash blue thread, my SB Nikki that just arrived has two totally different leather colors on the side. Thought this was a missed quality control thing, BUT then I saw on the LB website that the new cloud grey bag they advertise has the mismatching leather thing going on too!

What the heck is going on here with quality control at RM? Or do you ladies think this is on purpose for some reason? And would YOU buy a bag with this "issue"???

Here are the LB pictures...

LindaP · Jun 20th, 2008, 07:13 PM

I absolutely would NOT want a bag with mismatched leather panels! Esepcially one that I've paid hundreds of dollars for. I'm very disappointed to see so many of these - I think that makes 4 now I've seen in the the past few weeks. If I received a bag in this condition I would return it, which just goes to show I'd better make sure I buy my RM bags from a dealer that accepts returns.

Linda

Crazy4Handbags · Jun 20th, 2008, 07:17 PM

I vote for "it's a quality control issue." A "luxury" designer bag retailing $600 should have matching leather panels. Just my opinion. True, I am A.R., but designer = the highest quality of its kind. Again, just my opinion.

neatfreak · Jun 20th, 2008, 07:19 PM

I totally agree with you guys...I was just wondering if I was the only crazy one thinking this is unacceptable! Obviously not! Hopefully someone from RM will see this. I've emailed Cory but she hasn't emailed me back yet...

kimber · Jun 20th, 2008, 07:19 PM

My dark gray nikki has two different textures. My husband says that is natural for leather to be all different textures and colors..My other RMs have some slight differences in color and texture throughout the leather and this does not bother me at all..I think they should be able to match large pieces like that better..My dark gray has one wrinkly and one smooth on each side. I want a new one and sell this one to someone who thinks it adds character to the bag! I wrote an email to Cory and she said that it was meant to be that way without seeing pics. Here are some pics..the shade looks off in a few pics..maybe the flash brings it out..I don't notice the shade only the texture. the second and third are accurate with the shade. It is not horrible, but it does bother me..It does not keep me from carrying the bag..It is not noticeable when carrying it..It was my very first RM though..I should probably just keep and LOVE it!

lindacris · Jun 20th, 2008, 07:21 PM

Yikes, I hope they all don't come that way.

mockinglee · Jun 20th, 2008, 07:24 PM

How about "an unacceptable part of the design?". I've seen so many of these I wonder if they really don't do it on purpose. Or "accidentally on purpose". Which is fine, if it were included in descriptions as part of the design of the bag, so we could judge for ourselves if we wanted it or not.

I mean, really, you have slightly darker panels and slightly lighter panels. Is it REALLY that hard to sew together 2 dark panels or 2 light panels?

wongy74 · Jun 20th, 2008, 07:56 PM

My RM bags have some varying degree of mismatch in color and texture, except for the pebbled ones - the BBW MAM with new hardware and my Ruby MAM from LB. My Wine Nikki has slight color and texture differences between the panels but not noticeable, thankfully, and my Black MAM from the Resort 2007 collection has varying degrees of distress on different parts of the bag. I think many of the bags have at least a slight difference in color and/or texture, but they should at least try to match the panels so it is not so obvious! Even if it is the nature of the leather, others looking at the bag will think it is poorly made and cheap IMHO. There is a reason why logo bags like LV have their patterns lined up...

desiprinzess718 · Jun 20th, 2008, 07:59 PM

^^wow that is horrible neatfreak and kimber!! I definitely would NOT want a bag like that...

There are parts of my sunshine bag where some parts are more distressed than others, but thats how the bag is supposed to be so thats OK, but as far as ONE color, not distressed, i couldn't keep a bag like that.

I know leather ages differently, and is natural, but still i couldn't live with it.

beemer · Jun 20th, 2008, 08:00 PM

It does look bad on that stock pic. My MAM has different textures on the front and back, but that doesn't bother me. I think it looks worse/more noticeable on the Nikki.

kimber · Jun 20th, 2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by desiprinzess718

^^wow that is horrible neatfreak and kimber!! I definitely would NOT want a bag like that...

There are parts of my sunshine bag where some parts are more distressed than others, but thats how the bag is supposed to be so thats OK, but as far as ONE color, not distressed, i couldn't keep a bag like that.

I know leather ages differently, and is natural, but still i couldn't live with it.

I know...someone from RM told me I should take it up with Muse Ten..and I said that I did not think it was their problem..It is the way the bag came from RM and they should take care of it..They did not even ask to see pics and said it was normal..I know my other bags have variations but not like this..It does bother me, but what can I do? The bag cannot be found except poss eBay.

HitchcockBlonde · Jun 20th, 2008, 08:12 PM

I don't like it, and I can't imagine why they'd do it on purpose. It might be something I'd find acceptable in a sample sale bag, but not in a full price $600 bag. You certainly don't see mismatching leather on MJ bags or even Botkier for that matter.

suretobuy · Jun 20th, 2008, 08:20 PM

I think it's really bad quality control. My friend had the same thing happen on her nikki, it is very obvious. I really don't know how they can put two completely different shades of leather together and think it's ok. It's as if someone just slapped it together without even looking at the leather. This, other quality control issues, and lack of discount codes is making it very difficult to support this brand. I haven't seen this in other brands, not even the cheaper ones. This is completely unacceptable in a $600 bag, or for that matter, $100 bag. It makes it look like you are carrying a defective bag that you bought discounted at a cheap price.

littlerock80 · Jun 20th, 2008, 09:22 PM

I don't think they do this on purpose but I also don't think they see it as a flaw.. I think it is part of the design to have varying shades of leather.. some are perfectly matched and some are not but they are all beautiful in my opinion.

If it's advertised that way there isn't much we can do about it I'm afraid..

TheGirlGotSoul · Jun 20th, 2008, 09:34 PM

My tangerine MAM is like this. It has differing colors of the orange on different parts of the bag. Like the handles are a different color than the front of the bag, and the back of the bag is a different color. Also, the "flap" thing covering the zipper on the front is also the same mismatched color as the handles.

I am not a fan of it at all, but I did manage to get the bag on sale @ ShopBop, and didn't want to go through the hassles of a return or exchange.

But it makes me worried about buying another RM in the future...

Jun 20th, 2008, 07:13 PM	#2
LindaP Member Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia USA Posts: 1,785	I absolutely would NOT want a bag with mismatched leather panels! Esepcially one that I've paid hundreds of dollars for. I'm very disappointed to see so many of these - I think that makes 4 now I've seen in the the past few weeks. If I received a bag in this condition I would return it, which just goes to show I'd better make sure I buy my RM bags from a dealer that accepts returns. Linda __________________ Still in love with my Ignes Mini Sophia in Raspberry!

Jun 20th, 2008, 07:17 PM	#3
Crazy4Handbags Mme. Grenouille Joined: May 2008 Posts: 844	I vote for "it's a quality control issue." A "luxury" designer bag retailing $600 should have matching leather panels. Just my opinion. True, I am A.R., but designer = the highest quality of its kind. Again, just my opinion. __________________

Jun 20th, 2008, 07:19 PM	#5
kimber I love Nikkis!! Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 538	My dark gray nikki has two different textures. My husband says that is natural for leather to be all different textures and colors..My other RMs have some slight differences in color and texture throughout the leather and this does not bother me at all..I think they should be able to match large pieces like that better..My dark gray has one wrinkly and one smooth on each side. I want a new one and sell this one to someone who thinks it adds character to the bag! I wrote an email to Cory and she said that it was meant to be that way without seeing pics. Here are some pics..the shade looks off in a few pics..maybe the flash brings it out..I don't notice the shade only the texture. the second and third are accurate with the shade. It is not horrible, but it does bother me..It does not keep me from carrying the bag..It is not noticeable when carrying it..It was my very first RM though..I should probably just keep and LOVE it! __________________ RM most wanted: Chocolate Nikki w/old hardware! No more searching eBay. My HG is being made!! Last edited by kimber; Jun 20th, 2008 at 07:34 PM.

Jun 20th, 2008, 07:24 PM	#7
mockinglee I have a...plethora? Joined: May 2007 Location: Stuck in Traffic, CA Posts: 3,039	How about "an unacceptable part of the design?". I've seen so many of these I wonder if they really don't do it on purpose. Or "accidentally on purpose". Which is fine, if it were included in descriptions as part of the design of the bag, so we could judge for ourselves if we wanted it or not. I mean, really, you have slightly darker panels and slightly lighter panels. Is it REALLY that hard to sew together 2 dark panels or 2 light panels? __________________ My rainbow! Bagfund: $200 Boyy Bag Trevor hobo - WAITING....

Jun 20th, 2008, 07:56 PM	#8
wongy74 Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 156	My RM bags have some varying degree of mismatch in color and texture, except for the pebbled ones - the BBW MAM with new hardware and my Ruby MAM from LB. My Wine Nikki has slight color and texture differences between the panels but not noticeable, thankfully, and my Black MAM from the Resort 2007 collection has varying degrees of distress on different parts of the bag. I think many of the bags have at least a slight difference in color and/or texture, but they should at least try to match the panels so it is not so obvious! Even if it is the nature of the leather, others looking at the bag will think it is poorly made and cheap IMHO. There is a reason why logo bags like LV have their patterns lined up... __________________ Collection: Miu Miu: Graphite Bow Satchel & Amarena Bow Satchel RM: Wine Nikki, Navy Luxe Nikki, BBW MAM, New Black MAM (Resort 2007), & Ruby MAM LV: Damier Azur Speedy 30 & Mono Papillion 26

Jun 20th, 2008, 07:19 PM	#4
neatfreak Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 166	I totally agree with you guys...I was just wondering if I was the only crazy one thinking this is unacceptable! Obviously not! Hopefully someone from RM will see this. I've emailed Cory but she hasn't emailed me back yet...

Jun 20th, 2008, 07:21 PM	#6
lindacris Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: the beach or the lake Posts: 727	Yikes, I hope they all don't come that way.

Jun 20th, 2008, 07:59 PM	#9
desiprinzess718 ~Need ShopAholic AA~ Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 5,617	^^wow that is horrible neatfreak and kimber!! I definitely would NOT want a bag like that... There are parts of my sunshine bag where some parts are more distressed than others, but thats how the bag is supposed to be so thats OK, but as far as ONE color, not distressed, i couldn't keep a bag like that. I know leather ages differently, and is natural, but still i couldn't live with it. __________________ SEARCHING FOR: 07 TRUFFLE CITY OR PT GGH, 08 CHARCOAL CITY SGH, 08 BLACK CHERRY DAY GSH, Sahara or Sandstone GGH City or PT, EB DAY GSH, OVAL CLUTCH IN ANY COLOR MY RM COLLECTION Interested in an Atlanta tPF meetup? Click here.

Jun 20th, 2008, 08:00 PM	#10
beemer Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 81	It does look bad on that stock pic. My MAM has different textures on the front and back, but that doesn't bother me. I think it looks worse/more noticeable on the Nikki.

Jun 20th, 2008, 08:12 PM	#12
HitchcockBlonde Keep Going Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,186	I don't like it, and I can't imagine why they'd do it on purpose. It might be something I'd find acceptable in a sample sale bag, but not in a full price $600 bag. You certainly don't see mismatching leather on MJ bags or even Botkier for that matter. __________________ Currently faves to carry: MJ Blake in Grey MJ Multipocket in Denim Alexander McQueen Novak in Dark Brown Marc Jacobs Black Python Karen On the way: Junior Drake Juliette in Licorice Goldenbleu Parker Tote in Blush Jenny Yuen Hitchcock in Black Next purchases: saving for Chloe Parity HG!

Jun 20th, 2008, 08:20 PM	#13
suretobuy UPS is here!! Joined: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 514	I think it's really bad quality control. My friend had the same thing happen on her nikki, it is very obvious. I really don't know how they can put two completely different shades of leather together and think it's ok. It's as if someone just slapped it together without even looking at the leather. This, other quality control issues, and lack of discount codes is making it very difficult to support this brand. I haven't seen this in other brands, not even the cheaper ones. This is completely unacceptable in a $600 bag, or for that matter, $100 bag. It makes it look like you are carrying a defective bag that you bought discounted at a cheap price.

Jun 20th, 2008, 09:22 PM	#14
littlerock80 Member Joined: Apr 2007 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,602	I don't think they do this on purpose but I also don't think they see it as a flaw.. I think it is part of the design to have varying shades of leather.. some are perfectly matched and some are not but they are all beautiful in my opinion. If it's advertised that way there isn't much we can do about it I'm afraid.. __________________ Needing me a yellow & dark gray nikki.. pronto!

Jun 20th, 2008, 09:34 PM	#15
TheGirlGotSoul Marc Jacobs Fangirl Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 1,315	My tangerine MAM is like this. It has differing colors of the orange on different parts of the bag. Like the handles are a different color than the front of the bag, and the back of the bag is a different color. Also, the "flap" thing covering the zipper on the front is also the same mismatched color as the handles. I am not a fan of it at all, but I did manage to get the bag on sale @ ShopBop, and didn't want to go through the hassles of a return or exchange. But it makes me worried about buying another RM in the future... __________________ 2008 Wishlist Marc Jacobs STAM in COBALT Marc Jacobs HUDSON in TEAL Marc Jacobs BRUNA in DARK GREY Marc Jacobs MAYFAIR in GREY Marc Jacobs SOFI in PETROL Marc Jacobs LILY in GREY L.A.M.B. MANDEVILLE in SHADOW _____________________________