I, too, have the Birkin35 in black/GHW, in clemence. To me, it's a great business meeting bag, a great travel bag, and the 35 in black is just COOL.
Anyone else craving a Birkin 35?
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Its a love hate relationship! I have one in black togo ghw in size 35 and it does pain me because although its SO beautiful and classic especially in black its just SO heavy. My reluctance to wear it is always related to the weight - I will now only carry it for travel to put on top of my rolling carry on. Having said that the last few trips I just reach for my Chanel xxl flap instead because its super light and just so much more practical.
I don't follow trends and I don't like small bags, so I've never had a Birkin smaller than 35! I think the proportions are at their best in this size. I use mine as an every day bag, my ideal look would be like Jane Birkin's bags. I also have 2 HACs 32, which for me is the perfect shape and size, they are in between the B 35 and the B 30 but better than a Birkin, but that's a different story.
Granted, I only have one B35, but I am absolutely besotted with it. I think the proportions are perfect, and as previous posters have stated, it is the classic original!
It replaced a B40, which honestly looked like a travel case on me, and I think my back and arms sent out silent prayers of gratitude when I got the B35 instead.
Given that mine is in Clemence, it's not the lightest bag around, but I look at it as a workout boon. So now I can really say "Shopping is my cardio!" - well, at least when I'm carrying the 35... LOL!
It replaced a B40, which honestly looked like a travel case on me, and I think my back and arms sent out silent prayers of gratitude when I got the B35 instead.
Given that mine is in Clemence, it's not the lightest bag around, but I look at it as a workout boon. So now I can really say "Shopping is my cardio!" - well, at least when I'm carrying the 35... LOL!
I have one B35 in the buttery veau Jonathan (gold, GHW). It is my first Birkin. While I love it, I don't reach for it as much as I should. As with @papertiger I prefer my GP36 over my B35. I would love to get a smooth Barenia Birkin (any size) one day. Sigh! After reading the posts in this thread, I will aim to wear my B35 more often after this!
SO much LOVE for B35. Yay! 
Here’s to its glorious return!
ETA: B35 is swift or chevre would be a dream. Sadly, to the resellers would be the only way to go.
Here’s to its glorious return!
ETA: B35 is swift or chevre would be a dream. Sadly, to the resellers would be the only way to go.
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First B35 was a BBB 
But still sits in her box - never came out during these 10+ years (H thought of not granting me my wish for PHW but produced the bag with the Guilloché hardware and I'm not a lover, tbh).
Second B35 was from a re-seller, used, but very nice condition at a fair price (Togo Black PHW), third B35 was in Togo Etoupe PHW, from the boutique. This one I hardly use - don't know why as it's a great neutral but somehow I tend to grab my other bags much more often. So need to think about the future of this bag as well...
Now, I recently got a B30 in Togo Gold with PHW and I love the look of it although I never had the impression that the B35 were "big"to start with. Might add a B30 in black (would be super happy to get it in Box or any other smooth leather) and let go of the B35 in Etoupe, once prices will rise again on that size.
Will probably never let go my first love and need to start wearing her out at last...
B25? Was never an option until I tried it in the boutique this spring and I adored it, so hopefully can add to my collection and to get more versatility to wear with dressier clothing. Let's see...
But still sits in her box - never came out during these 10+ years (H thought of not granting me my wish for PHW but produced the bag with the Guilloché hardware and I'm not a lover, tbh).Second B35 was from a re-seller, used, but very nice condition at a fair price (Togo Black PHW), third B35 was in Togo Etoupe PHW, from the boutique. This one I hardly use - don't know why as it's a great neutral but somehow I tend to grab my other bags much more often. So need to think about the future of this bag as well...
Now, I recently got a B30 in Togo Gold with PHW and I love the look of it although I never had the impression that the B35 were "big"to start with. Might add a B30 in black (would be super happy to get it in Box or any other smooth leather) and let go of the B35 in Etoupe, once prices will rise again on that size.
Will probably never let go my first love and need to start wearing her out at last...
B25? Was never an option until I tried it in the boutique this spring and I adored it, so hopefully can add to my collection and to get more versatility to wear with dressier clothing. Let's see...
I love that you use your Birkins pretty much empty just because...I know I’ll be exactly the same just because I love the look of the b35 too
A black 35cm is the ultimate cool girl bag imo
Totally get it! As much as I love Togo I think I’ll stick to a lighter leather if I end up with a b35
I paused my H purchases after having kids but my B35 in etoupe (Togo) was my first H bag and was for my 30th bday so I never sold it. I didn’t touch it for years because of the lack of a shoulder strap and I was running around almost exclusively in belt bags.
I’ve recently rediscovered the B35 since my kids are older now and my god is it a fabulous bag! There is something so effortlessly chic about an older loved B35. I don’t necessarily feel like I need multiple of them at that size though. A great neutral B35 will always have its purpose in a closet, whether for work, travel, etc. I actually use a lightweight belt bag from madewell that also serves as a quasi organizer in mine which holds my essentials if I want to leave my bag in the trunk of my car for a bit if I want to be more incognito or hands free temporarily. Of course I would never place my B in the trunk while in public for fear of theft.
Just got my first B30 in swift and I love it but I still think the proportion of the B35 is superior.
I’ve recently rediscovered the B35 since my kids are older now and my god is it a fabulous bag! There is something so effortlessly chic about an older loved B35. I don’t necessarily feel like I need multiple of them at that size though. A great neutral B35 will always have its purpose in a closet, whether for work, travel, etc. I actually use a lightweight belt bag from madewell that also serves as a quasi organizer in mine which holds my essentials if I want to leave my bag in the trunk of my car for a bit if I want to be more incognito or hands free temporarily. Of course I would never place my B in the trunk while in public for fear of theft.
Just got my first B30 in swift and I love it but I still think the proportion of the B35 is superior.
Totally agree. I Love how Jane Birkin used her bs!
Haha! Best response. Thank you for the giggles while reading all of this.