mistikat--I've decided that's what the interior zip pocket is for--holding the rain gear so you're always prepared!
ok, my orange birkin is older now, and actually holding up very nicely. it's a 30, no problem with scratches so far, and not too slouchy (though I have not laden it with heavy things). as we've noticed from other discussions, darker colors age better (show less corner wear, etc), but swift has done great even caught in the rain a couple times. and the tragedy when a waiter spilled olive oil all over the back of bag! I raced off to H and kind Claude cleaned it quite well. (I don't scrutinize looking for the stain as that would make me sad, so it's probably still there, but doesn't jump out at me). I'm please with Swift so far, year 2.
LOVE SWIFT!! I have 30 Orange and 35 White(!) Birkins, and 30 Pink Lindy coming tomorrow! Swift absorbs color so well, my orange is a great pop of color and white is a very bright white! They are all new so don't know how they wear, but I'm very casual so don't mind them being slouchy and show some personalities!