This one above has special meaning for me, as it was my first Birkin and while I am anal about it, I use it all the time. I just wanted to dispel any beliefs that clemence is necessarily a disaster over time. Am not saying that it can't be smushy, but mine are not. My newest bag (etoupe) has a slight curve to its side which does bother me, but this one and my red one (see colors reference thread) are not floppy bags at all. It's a fantastic leather with a great hand.