So I've decided to bite the bullet take my SA's advice and put in a wishlist request when the stores reopen.
After all as my SA says, if the bag comes and I am unable to buy it then someone else will take it.
Nothing ventured nothing gained...
I took notes when I last saw him after going through the box with leather samples and colours and I just wanted everyones opinion on the best leather to suit my requirements.
I want a Birkin 35.
My colour choices are;
Ebene, Vert Cypress, Dark Prune (I think that was the name not prunoir) Bordeaux, or black.
Leather choices are;
Sombrero Calfskin
Swift Calfskin.
and Evercolour Calfskin.
(I love Barenia but know it isn't offered in black)
What would be the leather most likely to be good in rain, and not show scratches too badly (or one that the scratches would eventually fade in with the leather)
I LOVE box calf and have some beautiful vintage box calf bags but I have ruined them by getting caught in rain showers with unsightly bubbles appearing on the surface .
Likewise I have a beautiful celine Calf Classic bag and the Edge that are covered in scratches and so I now dont like to use them
So although I love the idea of a box Birkin I'm not putting that on the list because I know It'll get damaged in some way on first outing and I couldn't take the stress and guilt.
I'm looking for a smooth leather that is relatively carefree.
Any advice gratefully received especially if you already own bags in one of these leathers.
Also I dont mind slouch-I love slouchy Birkins so structure isn't a factor in this
but durability in other ways is.
After all as my SA says, if the bag comes and I am unable to buy it then someone else will take it.
Nothing ventured nothing gained...
I took notes when I last saw him after going through the box with leather samples and colours and I just wanted everyones opinion on the best leather to suit my requirements.
I want a Birkin 35.
My colour choices are;
Ebene, Vert Cypress, Dark Prune (I think that was the name not prunoir) Bordeaux, or black.
Leather choices are;
Sombrero Calfskin
Swift Calfskin.
and Evercolour Calfskin.
(I love Barenia but know it isn't offered in black)
What would be the leather most likely to be good in rain, and not show scratches too badly (or one that the scratches would eventually fade in with the leather)
I LOVE box calf and have some beautiful vintage box calf bags but I have ruined them by getting caught in rain showers with unsightly bubbles appearing on the surface .
Likewise I have a beautiful celine Calf Classic bag and the Edge that are covered in scratches and so I now dont like to use them
So although I love the idea of a box Birkin I'm not putting that on the list because I know It'll get damaged in some way on first outing and I couldn't take the stress and guilt.
I'm looking for a smooth leather that is relatively carefree.
Any advice gratefully received especially if you already own bags in one of these leathers.
Also I dont mind slouch-I love slouchy Birkins so structure isn't a factor in this
but durability in other ways is.
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