First (likely only) Birkin 35-Gold or Black?

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BagLovingMom

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#1
Several weeks ago I placed an order for a Rouge H JPG. After much research here on the PF and frighteningly obsessive analysis, I think a "regular" 35 is best for my lifestyle. I know I want clemence leather and GH but can't decide between two classics-Gold and Black, and I'm changing my order on Monday :wtf: :wtf: . Any thoughts?
 
#2
DEFINITELY black. Gold is my favorite H color, but you will never regret a black bag. It's a staple...classic, timeless, stunning. Gold does have a leisurely look to it. I have a million things in the gold/tan/brown family, but I don't travel anywhere without a black bag. Go for it!
 
#5
If it's your one and only Birkin, I think the 35 is more practical than the JPG.
In terms of color, it's so hard to decide - both are perfect neutrals.

Both colors can be worn year round; black might e a bit "dark" in the summer, esp if you live in a southern climate. I think gold might be a touch more versatile since it easily transitions all 4 seasons. Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong.

What other bags/colors do you have in your collection? Thant might be a deciding factor - ie if you have a lot of black Chanels, you might want to go with gold.
 
#7
tweetie said:
If it's your one and only Birkin, I think the 35 is more practical than the JPG.
In terms of color, it's so hard to decide - both are perfect neutrals.

Both colors can be worn year round; black might e a bit "dark" in the summer, esp if you live in a southern climate. I think gold might be a touch more versatile since it easily transitions all 4 seasons. Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong.

What other bags/colors do you have in your collection? Thant might be a deciding factor - ie if you have a lot of black Chanels, you might want to go with gold.
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I'm thinking the same way! Both are perfect neutrals. In my heart of hearts I think I love Black a lttle more, just so quintessential (and so Shopmom :yes: ) But I'm in NC so I think gold may be just a tad more versatile, but I also have a tan gucci horsebit hobo, which is very similar in color to Gold, although very different in style of course!
 
#8
Absolutely start with black. Promise you will find a gold one, and you can find someone who will work with you on reasonable payments!

And besides, you may decide to go for 'colour' after black!
 
#9
Black, Black, Black! Black in a 35cm with Gold hardware is timeless and if you should only be able to get one, you will never regret having this one.

Black.
 
#11
I would chose the Gold. I just love the way Hermes colors look. I realize I am the minority here, but it really depends on what you have already. I have a relativley new great black chanel therefor i like the color hermes bags
 
#14
I would choose gold too. Gold with gold hardware, yummy! While I love black, my preference for the first and possibly only Birkin would be gold - it's both leisurely and elegant (as is gold, I know...) but it would get a nice patina. Aahhh, just look at the thread with gold in different colours.... yummy!
 
#15
No choice, it would be Gold for me first, though I would love a black Birkin another time (in fact my wish list has a black Bolide rather than a Birkin)

Gold leather is perfect with your choice of leather and gold hardware too, I think a black Birkin looks better (IMvHO) with palladium h/w.
 
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