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Desi · Feb 6th, 2009, 02:43 PM

I found a really informative thread about the mixed hardware we had a while ago... i'm going to merge these. Great comparison photos!

http://forum.purseblog.com/rebecca-m...ml#post8384860

webgerl · Feb 6th, 2009, 11:23 PM

I think that I know what the old hardware looks like.. brass yes?
And I know that Ive seen the new hardware, but what Im not sure is about is "mixed" hardware... what does it mean and what does it look like?

TIA!

xoxomandylyn · Feb 6th, 2009, 11:54 PM

My Mint Nikki reveal thread has the mixed Nikki hardware. The mixed hardware on the MAM's/MAB's are the bags with the SHORT tassels attached to zipper pulls with dog clip hardware on the sides. Before this was the signature hardware with the RM stamp on it, and before that was the style with the long tassels in place of zipper pulls and dog clip hardware. Hope that helps. Search around for other threads and I am sure you can find more info.

beano · Feb 9th, 2009, 02:37 PM

i just received my Chocolate Nikki with mixed hardware and i have say that i LOVE it. i think the details are really nice, where RM name is stamped into the gold, the chunky zipper. mixed hardware works on the Nikki. i agree with littlerock-- hate the signature hw on Nikkis!

for MAs i still think the old brass hardware and long tassels are the best. it really boils down to what your "look" is. i'm more casual and like the laid back look for the dog leash clasps.

but thumbs up to the mixed hardware! i like it!

jennylovexo · Feb 11th, 2009, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by stillsearching

The new hybrid hardware is OK. Its a nice compromise I guess. I do not understand the tassel length though. Go long!!! Why have stubby tassels? It makes the bags look chubby lol!

I

this post!!! I've been thinking the same thing about the stubby tassels!!! They definitely make the bag look totally cubby IMO!!!!!!

jennylovexo · Feb 16th, 2009, 03:09 PM

Now that the bags are out with this "mixed" hardware, does anyone else think perhaps the clips are shorter on the new mixed hardware bags? They look to be a different shape to me than the original HW clips.

ReecesPieces · Feb 17th, 2009, 04:41 AM

Originally Posted by jennylovexo

I

this post!!! I've been thinking the same thing about the stubby tassels!!! They definitely make the bag look totally cubby IMO!!!!!!

lol chubby? im gonna take a second look.. bc i dont see what u gals mean by chubby?

cooper1 · Feb 17th, 2009, 12:13 PM

Question: Is the new "mixed" hardware a more bright yellow gold than the signature light gold hardware?
I personally love the stamped sig light gold HW on my MAM's, in some lighting it looks almost silvery, but now I am interested in a particular MAM that has the new mixed HW, but I don't think I would like it if it was more "yellow". I am afraid to pull the trigger on it because I am not a fan of bright yellow shiny gold HW.
Anyone know about this? Any advice would be great!
Thanks!

littlerock · Feb 17th, 2009, 12:35 PM

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webgerl · Feb 17th, 2009, 02:10 PM

I am now the proud owner of 2 RM bags.. a wine Nikki and a wine MAB.. the hardware on both seem to be a little clouded and or tarnished and Im wondering how to clean it without messing up the leather?

Please help?

littlerock · Feb 17th, 2009, 02:13 PM

^ There are many possible soultions to this webgerl. Some say that ketchup works.. but I, personally, use BRASSO.

Sure it smells strong and you have to be careful but it works WONDERS! Just use a small amount on a clean rag and polish away! It's like magic. But I don't clean my hardware too often because I don't mind the slightly tarnished look.

You will probably like the new "mixed" hardware then b/c that hardware doesn't tarnish.

littlerock · Feb 17th, 2009, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by cooper1

Question: Is the new "mixed" hardware a more bright yellow gold than the signature light gold hardware?
I personally love the stamped sig light gold HW on my MAM's, in some lighting it looks almost silvery, but now I am interested in a particular MAM that has the new mixed HW, but I don't think I would like it if it was more "yellow". I am afraid to pull the trigger on it because I am not a fan of bright yellow shiny gold HW.
Anyone know about this? Any advice would be great!
Thanks!

I just compared my new "mixed" hardware bags to the light gold signature hardware and they match! At first I thought the mixed hardware was more a yellow gold but this is not the case now that I am comparing them.

Hope this helps!

cooper1 · Feb 17th, 2009, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by littlerock80

I just compared my new "mixed" hardware bags to the light gold signature hardware and they match! At first I thought the mixed hardware was more a yellow gold but this is not the case now that I am comparing them.

Hope this helps!

Thanks for doing the comparison; that helps for future reference! In the pix, the new mixed HW definitely looks more yellow.

littlerock · Feb 17th, 2009, 06:08 PM

That is what I thought too but when I compared my actually bags side by side I couldn't see a difference. If it helps I can take some comparison shots for you.

sunlitmoon · Feb 17th, 2009, 06:13 PM

I second the BRASSO recommendation if you have the old brass hardware, it did wonderful things for my nikki's old dingy hardware. I used it outside and didn't even notice the smell and it was so simple. Here's a picture! Before on the right obviously. The color of the before didn't bother me but it was filthy. The rag I used was disgusting afterward so I'm happy to have done it and the newly polished hardware glistens so nicely, it really woke the bag up.

Feb 6th, 2009, 02:43 PM	#106
Desi Rebecca Minkoff Mod Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 20,564	I found a really informative thread about the mixed hardware we had a while ago... i'm going to merge these. Great comparison photos! http://forum.purseblog.com/rebecca-m...ml#post8384860
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Feb 6th, 2009, 11:23 PM	#107
webgerl Member Joined: Aug 2007 Location: So California Posts: 32	RM Hardware newby help... I think that I know what the old hardware looks like.. brass yes? And I know that Ive seen the new hardware, but what Im not sure is about is "mixed" hardware... what does it mean and what does it look like? TIA!

Feb 9th, 2009, 02:37 PM	#109
beano Member Joined: Dec 2007 Location: DC Posts: 632	i just received my Chocolate Nikki with mixed hardware and i have say that i LOVE it. i think the details are really nice, where RM name is stamped into the gold, the chunky zipper. mixed hardware works on the Nikki. i agree with littlerock-- hate the signature hw on Nikkis! for MAs i still think the old brass hardware and long tassels are the best. it really boils down to what your "look" is. i'm more casual and like the laid back look for the dog leash clasps. but thumbs up to the mixed hardware! i like it!
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Feb 16th, 2009, 03:09 PM	#111
jennylovexo ♥♥♥BarbieRocks♥♥♥ Joined: Nov 2006 Location: AT THE BEACH!!!! Posts: 7,965	Now that the bags are out with this "mixed" hardware, does anyone else think perhaps the clips are shorter on the new mixed hardware bags? They look to be a different shape to me than the original HW clips.
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Feb 17th, 2009, 12:13 PM	#113
cooper1 wag more, bark less Joined: Aug 2007 Location: The Dirty South ATL Posts: 4,415	Question: Is the new "mixed" hardware a more bright yellow gold than the signature light gold hardware? I personally love the stamped sig light gold HW on my MAM's, in some lighting it looks almost silvery, but now I am interested in a particular MAM that has the new mixed HW, but I don't think I would like it if it was more "yellow". I am afraid to pull the trigger on it because I am not a fan of bright yellow shiny gold HW. Anyone know about this? Any advice would be great! Thanks!
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Feb 6th, 2009, 11:54 PM	#108
xoxomandylyn ♥ Joined: May 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,262	My Mint Nikki reveal thread has the mixed Nikki hardware. The mixed hardware on the MAM's/MAB's are the bags with the SHORT tassels attached to zipper pulls with dog clip hardware on the sides. Before this was the signature hardware with the RM stamp on it, and before that was the style with the long tassels in place of zipper pulls and dog clip hardware. Hope that helps. Search around for other threads and I am sure you can find more info.

Feb 17th, 2009, 12:35 PM	#114
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Feb 17th, 2009, 02:10 PM	#115
webgerl Member Joined: Aug 2007 Location: So California Posts: 32	RM Hardware.. can it be cleaned successfully? I am now the proud owner of 2 RM bags.. a wine Nikki and a wine MAB.. the hardware on both seem to be a little clouded and or tarnished and Im wondering how to clean it without messing up the leather? Please help?

Feb 17th, 2009, 02:13 PM	#116
littlerock Bal~RM~Treesje Mod Joined: Apr 2007 Location: East Coast Posts: 9,624	^ There are many possible soultions to this webgerl. Some say that ketchup works.. but I, personally, use BRASSO. Sure it smells strong and you have to be careful but it works WONDERS! Just use a small amount on a clean rag and polish away! It's like magic. But I don't clean my hardware too often because I don't mind the slightly tarnished look. You will probably like the new "mixed" hardware then b/c that hardware doesn't tarnish.
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Feb 17th, 2009, 06:08 PM	#119
littlerock Bal~RM~Treesje Mod Joined: Apr 2007 Location: East Coast Posts: 9,624	That is what I thought too but when I compared my actually bags side by side I couldn't see a difference. If it helps I can take some comparison shots for you.
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Feb 17th, 2009, 06:13 PM	#120
sunlitmoon Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,300	I second the BRASSO recommendation if you have the old brass hardware, it did wonderful things for my nikki's old dingy hardware. I used it outside and didn't even notice the smell and it was so simple. Here's a picture! Before on the right obviously. The color of the before didn't bother me but it was filthy. The rag I used was disgusting afterward so I'm happy to have done it and the newly polished hardware glistens so nicely, it really woke the bag up. Attached Thumbnails
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