Durability of Chevre Mysore vs Ostrich for Wallet?

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#1
I am contemplating on a kelly long wallet. I have an opportunity to get either a tangerine ostrich or orange chevre mysore and was wondering which leather would be more hardy? I have read that ostrich darkens over time and the colors won't be as nice as they use to be. I don't particularly love or hate ostrich, I just wondered whether it is a more durable leather for a wallet.

On another note, I fell in love with four tails' pink chevre KLW but when I went to the store the pink seemed a little bright but washed out (can't describe it properly)? They did not have the pink wallet in the store, I actually saw the pink on a PHW jypsiere (I think it was swift or some other smooth leather, I did not take a good look). Could it be that it was because the pink was on a smooth leather and on a large surface that I felt it was too bright? I do love small leather goods with a pop of color, but I am unsure of this pink now. Does anyone else here have a pink KLW that can share a pic here? If I do choose pink, I wonder whether gold HW would make the pink look a little warmer (hopefully it makes sense)? :thinking: Here is a pic of four tails wallet with PHW, I hope she does not mind...

Would really appreciate your inputs, ladies and gents! Thanks!
 
#2
Judging from the way my ostrich Birkin handles have darkened from even infrequent use, I would say that ostrich in a light colour would not be a good choice for an item that would be handled frequently.

Chevre, on the other hand, is very hardy. I have a Bearn Reverso wallet in chevre that I've used daily for over 2 years now, and it still looks great!
 
#3
I have found that Chevre loses color in the small accessories. This may be partly because they get handled so much. My Chevre Azap has lost quite a bit of color. My Chevre Karo and glasses case have fared better than the wallet.

I use my wallet every day but change bags frequently.
 
#4
Ok... sounds like both leathers lose a bit of color then... if that's the case I'll stick to a chevre and see how I go. If I like it, I can always go for an exotic one later... which leads me to my next question.... chevre pink or orange then?

I know the orange with GHW is a classic, but I am craving something pink... what do you think of the new pink? With PHW or GHW? Please help! :flowers:
 
#5
IMO, chevre mysore holds very well. It is my absolute favorite skin! I have not seen loss of colors in any of my chevre, but then, the oldest is about 2 years. Chevre looks wonderful in bright colors, ie. turquoise, violet, rose shocking, vert anis, orange, etc. Perhaps you can pick orange with ghw for your wallet, and pink for something smaller?
 
#6
ShyShy said:
Ok... sounds like both leathers lose a bit of color then... if that's the case I'll stick to a chevre and see how I go. If I like it, I can always go for an exotic one later... which leads me to my next question.... chevre pink or orange then?

I know the orange with GHW is a classic, but I am craving something pink... what do you think of the new pink? With PHW or GHW? Please help! :flowers:
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IMO, Pink is a cool colour and looks better in PHW.
 
#7
Thanks thimp and mrssparkles! I am really unsure of the pink, I love it in pics here but my heart did not thump when I saw it in the store.... gotta go see it again this weekend....
 
#8
Well, I've had both and let go of my Ostrich and kept my Chevre because the Chevre seemed to be more durable. The little "nipples" kept popping up.....
 
#9
S'Mom said:
Well, I've had both and let go of my Ostrich and kept my Chevre because the Chevre seemed to be more durable. The little "nipples" kept popping up.....
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My ostrich wallet wasn't H - but I found that same thing. I would definitely say that chevre is more durable.

Also, both orange AND pink are pretty - I prefer them both with PHW. Especially wouldn't get GHW with the pink.
 
#10
From what I hear and read, ostrich will darken very easily. Not recommended for something you will use everyday, more than once a day.

Chevre is wonderful for everyday use. It will get softer and smoother over time, so it's really like holding a piece of butter in your hand. Wonderful feeling.

Plus, if you are looking for pink, pink chevre is very lovely. It's a light pale color, not bright like rose shocking.
 
#12
I have a Kelly Long Wallet in Orange Chevre (PHW), and I've used it regularly without any ill effects. I haven't seen much Chev in pink, but I have no doubt it's lovely, too, though perhaps not as easy to keep clean as the orange.
 
#13
S'Mom said:
Well, I've had both and let go of my Ostrich and kept my Chevre because the Chevre seemed to be more durable. The little "nipples" kept popping up.....
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I was admiring this beautiful pink ostrich bag a while ago (not hermes), my husband just couldn't help himself but to interrupt and say it looked like a nipple bag! :weird::amazed::faint::lol:
 
#14
Thanks irishlass1029, pyrexia, jennabschwartz & anez! I am slowly swaying back to the pink now, need the store to show me some gold and palladium hardware next to it to decide I think....
 
#15
Here is a picture of hanyeu's latest purchase ........Pink Chevre Kelly Long Wallet............ and also in the picture is KaLindy's Pink Epsom Constance Wallet

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