Great, thanks a lot @indiainkAuthentic. It is lined with suede ... it possibly feels different because it is newer (and I believe BV quit using 'pigskin suede' in some markets, so that might account for the difference as well). Because it is newer, it still has little leather bits (you call 'being pulled off') that will disappear with use. The blue color on this Nodini will affect the 'feel' of the leather, as you've noticed. @V0N1B2 should be able to give you the exact shade of blue.

I have the feeling that this BV obsession doesn’t stop here
