225 vs 226 reissue

[xxjoolisa]

I had the same dilemma and really debated. I don't like carrying tons of stuff around w me so I was leaning towards the 225 for how elegant it is. But I couldn't get over how small it was and for day to day use, I felt like I was playing Tetris w my stuff .so I got the 226 .

I must say, it doesn't seem that big anymore! It's a great size and I can't do a lot w it. It's only when you compare it to the 225 does it look ''oo big' but in the scheme of bags, it's actually on the smaller size .

I was initially going for the 225 but it looks so small when I saw SA getting it out from the closet lol. I'm surprised I find the look of the 225 smaller than the m/l classic flap I have, though the measurement is only 2cm difference!

 

[xxjoolisa]

Where did you find the 225? I can't seem to find them anywhere in USA..I have 2 225s from 5 years ago, but haven't seen any in the stores since .

I am not based in the US. But in Asia, there are lots of 225 (and 226). And there's relatively more stock of everything in Paris.

 

[Law]

Where did you find the 225? I can't seem to find them anywhere in USA..I have 2 225s from 5 years ago, but haven't seen any in the stores since .

I’m in the UK. It was in Harrods. So black chevron 225

 

[xxjoolisa]

Got my reissue 226 medium flap. I'm so in love.

Thank you all for helping me make this decision!

 

[xxjoolisa]

Just wondering how you guys make the bottom flat. I don't really like the idea of it being folded lol

 

[xxjoolisa]

Also one question, is the inner leather of your back pocket black or burgundy color?

 

[cncm]

Just wondering how you guys make the bottom flat. I don't really like the idea of it being folded lol

I put a heavy book in there when I first got it to flatten the base. Also with wear, it’ll naturally flatten out over time as well.

 

[gettinpurseonal]

I imagine the 225 would be far too small for daily use unless you always carry the barest minimum. I have two 226’s for evenings and “light” days and two 227’s for days when I need to carry more.

 

[xxjoolisa]

Also one question, is the inner leather of your back pocket black or burgundy color?

Thanks all. I love the size of 226 now.

Anyone can let me know the color of the inner side of the back pocket?

 

[Ramai]

Thanks all. I love the size of 226 now.

Anyone can let me know the color of the inner side of the back pocket?

Mine is burgundy but there are black ones too.

 

[jbags07]

Got my reissue 226 medium flap. I'm so in love.

Thank you all for helping me make this decision!

Gorgeous! Congratulations . And mine is burgundy!

 

[xxjoolisa]

Thanks! I saw this batch of stock of the black reissues comes with black backpocket. But I wouldn't give up the bag because of this [emoji23].

 

[Iana24]

I have reissue so black with black interior and the inner leather of the back pocket is black, well it’s so black afterall, lol

But my classic reissue in black crumpled leather RHW which has burgundy interior also has black inner leather of the back pocket

 

[xxjoolisa]

I have reissue so black with black interior and the inner leather of the back pocket is black, well it’s so black afterall, lol

But my classic reissue in black crumpled leather RHW which has burgundy interior also has black inner leather of the back pocket

Thank you. Good to know. Yes I have burgundy interior but black inner leather for back pocket.

Do you use yours often? Will the leather become very soft and lose structure? I'm just worried about the bottom.

 

[Iana24]

I have reissue so black with black

Thank you. Good to know. Yes I have burgundy interior but black inner leather for back pocket.

Do you use yours often? Will the leather become very soft and lose structure? I'm just worried about the bottom.

My 226 I got last year and I only use it 1-2 times a week. But I had used it 2 weeks consecutive during a trip. It’s still very structured and look new. No scratch at all but already performed light crease on the top.

My 227 reissue I just got recently. I also worried about them loosing structure overtime. I saw too many reissues in ugly shape on the resale market. I’m considering having an organizer for 227 since it’s bigger bag. But when I asked for advice here, nobody reply to have the organizer in theirs