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annajanina · Nov 2nd, 2009, 12:47 AM

I plan to buy White Ivory Large Muse.
What is better - patent or leather?
Advantages vs Disadvantages of each type?
HELP

Thanks in advance!

juneping · Nov 2nd, 2009, 01:09 AM

Originally Posted by annajanina

I plan to buy White Ivory Large Muse.
What is better - patent or leather?
i prefer patent in this case
Advantages vs Disadvantages of each type?
HELP

Thanks in advance!

What is better - patent or leather?
i prefer patent in this case
Advantages vs Disadvantages of each type?
i picked patent b/c i think you can remove the color transfer from patent leather.

vesna · Nov 2nd, 2009, 02:56 AM

I agree with June, but I love it in leather, soft, beautiful ivory leather

pandabear000 · Nov 2nd, 2009, 03:35 AM

Leather (just in my opinion) seems more classy and worth the $$.
The only advantage (again imo) to patent is that you don`t really have to be as careful if a few rain/snow drops on it. (that would be a huge bonus if you live in a primarily wet city)
BUT as for dirt and wear, I have seen light colored patent with what looks like dark skid marks (prolly from setting on floors of bars/restaurants) that definitely won`t come off.
At least with leather, it can be professinally or self cleaned in most instances.

annajanina · Nov 2nd, 2009, 08:22 AM

thanks for all your comments :) got the leather one! agree it's more classy vs the patent which seems to be more of a trendy style :)

vesna · Nov 2nd, 2009, 01:13 PM

great, can not wait for pics finally...you worked really hard on getting this one

congrats

flashy.stems · Nov 2nd, 2009, 07:53 PM

leather.. just because!

annajanina · Nov 2nd, 2009, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by vesna

great, can not wait for pics finally...you worked really hard on getting this one

congrats

thanks vesna :) now comes the hard part of actually purchasing it...i am from the philippines and ysl.online does not want to accept international credit cards...so i am finding other options for my very elusive white leather muse

juneping · Nov 2nd, 2009, 10:06 PM

can you locate one in singapore or somewhere close to asia YSL store?

Bay · Nov 2nd, 2009, 11:56 PM

I only have YSL's in patent so far..and I must say..their patent leather is wow. Esp in the Tribute that I got. Feels like normal leather, honestly.

vesna · Nov 3rd, 2009, 02:27 AM

Originally Posted by annajanina

thanks vesna :) now comes the hard part of actually purchasing it...i am from the philippines and ysl.online does not want to accept international credit cards...so i am finding other options for my very elusive white leather muse

I know, I only once bought from YSL site, and that was small wallet y-mail, and had it shipped to a friend in the US, then he sent me, but I had to put his name and address on my credit card as well ?????? Wow

I would look at all the other options like I did for RG and found it one day on Overstock. BlueFly, mytheresa, Portero...they often have, and sometimes ebay for fair price. I will keep an eye on it and let you know when I see some good deal.

juneping · Nov 3rd, 2009, 08:05 AM

also try the Saks, NM dept stores...i think they do oversea...but the shipping is high....but i would try all the options vesna mentioned and compare the price...since Saks or NM may be doing sales right now....i think i've read it somewhere. just not sure if they carry YSL...

annajanina · Nov 3rd, 2009, 08:41 AM

Thanks for the suggestions guys :) Really appreciate it!

I found a Philippine courier service that does online purchases for locals like me. They have a NY office that can ship the bag to their office here in Manila.
And guess what, their office here is right beside where I live! It must be a sign! haha

I will just have to pay for the shipping cost which is $6 per lb. Not too bad. I am so excited! Hope my purchase goes through. This will be my Christmas gift to myself! Haha

vesna · Nov 3rd, 2009, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by annajanina

Thanks for the suggestions guys :) Really appreciate it!

I found a Philippine courier service that does online purchases for locals like me. They have a NY office that can ship the bag to their office here in Manila.
And guess what, their office here is right beside where I live! It must be a sign! haha

I will just have to pay for the shipping cost which is $6 per lb. Not too bad. I am so excited! Hope my purchase goes through. This will be my Christmas gift to myself! Haha

That is so awesome !!!! I am glad you found such an incredible service....I will look into something like that for Canada, cheers, vesna

Nov 2nd, 2009, 12:47 AM	#1
annajanina OP Member Joined: Oct 2009 Location: manila, philippines Posts: 30	What is better - patent or leather? I plan to buy White Ivory Large Muse. What is better - patent or leather? Advantages vs Disadvantages of each type? HELP Thanks in advance!

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Nov 2nd, 2009, 03:35 AM	#4
pandabear000 Member Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Tokyo/NY Posts: 107	Leather (just in my opinion) seems more classy and worth the $$. The only advantage (again imo) to patent is that you don`t really have to be as careful if a few rain/snow drops on it. (that would be a huge bonus if you live in a primarily wet city) BUT as for dirt and wear, I have seen light colored patent with what looks like dark skid marks (prolly from setting on floors of bars/restaurants) that definitely won`t come off. At least with leather, it can be professinally or self cleaned in most instances.

Nov 2nd, 2009, 08:22 AM	#5
annajanina OP Member Joined: Oct 2009 Location: manila, philippines Posts: 30	thanks for all your comments :) got the leather one! agree it's more classy vs the patent which seems to be more of a trendy style :)

Nov 2nd, 2009, 11:56 PM	#10
Bay Purses are teh shiet Joined: Feb 2007 Location: With my love =) Posts: 5,142	I only have YSL's in patent so far..and I must say..their patent leather is wow. Esp in the Tribute that I got. Feels like normal leather, honestly.
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Nov 3rd, 2009, 08:05 AM	#12
juneping couch potato-ing Joined: Jun 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 4,355	also try the Saks, NM dept stores...i think they do oversea...but the shipping is high....but i would try all the options vesna mentioned and compare the price...since Saks or NM may be doing sales right now....i think i've read it somewhere. just not sure if they carry YSL...
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Nov 3rd, 2009, 08:41 AM	#13
annajanina OP Member Joined: Oct 2009 Location: manila, philippines Posts: 30	Thanks for the suggestions guys :) Really appreciate it! I found a Philippine courier service that does online purchases for locals like me. They have a NY office that can ship the bag to their office here in Manila. And guess what, their office here is right beside where I live! It must be a sign! haha I will just have to pay for the shipping cost which is $6 per lb. Not too bad. I am so excited! Hope my purchase goes through. This will be my Christmas gift to myself! Haha

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