Bag Inserts List: New Updates post #4,032

[Serva1]

I've been a visitor to this thread for some time, but have decided to become a member today to share my feedback re the Birkin 35 L'Insert I have purchased from Rue Paradis.

Reading the descriptions on their site, I was disappointed to see that the RP insert leaves a large gap when I fitted it into my B35 Birkin. Rue Paradis claims that their product is "designed to fit your bag with absolute perfection".
In reality, the insert is practically swimming in my bag. I am not happy to have spent 400 EUR on an insert that does not even cover the base of my bag.. the protection of my Birkin's interior leather was one of my main concerns when making this purchase.

Otherwise the quality seems fine, but I agree with the poster above.. the 'Wow factor' is definitely missing, and the price tag compared with others is certainly high. I would at least hope that it is functional and conforming to the seller's claims.

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Since the gap is so large I thought that perhaps I have been sent a smaller insert by mistake, but I checked the width and height, which both correspond to a B35. I would say that the insert is 3-4 cm too short:
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I like the structure the long panels provide, but when you cinch your bag to close it, the stiff end panels fold towards the center of the bag which I don't like because they push against my small leather goods etc.

Reading little.bears comment above makes me think that if my insert was the correct length, the end panels would push open my bag in the same way she says hers does when it's cinched. As much as I would not want that to happen, a too short and 'swimming' insert is not satifying at all.

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I hope this review is helpful, I certainly wish I would have known about these issues.

This review was most helpful. I'm sorry the insert wasn't perfect, I will stick to my Maitai inserts now.

 

[EmileH]

This review was most helpful. I'm sorry the insert wasn't perfect, I will stick to my Maitai inserts now.

+1

 

[MSO13]

I've been a visitor to this thread for some time, but have decided to become a member today to share my feedback re the Birkin 35 L'Insert I have purchased from Rue Paradis.

Reading the descriptions on their site, I was disappointed to see that the RP insert leaves a large gap when I fitted it into my B35 Birkin. Rue Paradis claims that their product is "designed to fit your bag with absolute perfection".
In reality, the insert is practically swimming in my bag. I am not happy to have spent 400 EUR on an insert that does not even cover the base of my bag.. the protection of my Birkin's interior leather was one of my main concerns when making this purchase.

Otherwise the quality seems fine, but I agree with the poster above.. the 'Wow factor' is definitely missing, and the price tag compared with others is certainly high. I would at least hope that it is functional and conforming to the seller's claims.

View attachment 3498236

Since the gap is so large I thought that perhaps I have been sent a smaller insert by mistake, but I checked the width and height, which both correspond to a B35. I would say that the insert is 3-4 cm too short:
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I like the structure the long panels provide, but when you cinch your bag to close it, the stiff end panels fold towards the center of the bag which I don't like because they push against my small leather goods etc.

Reading little.bears comment above makes me think that if my insert was the correct length, the end panels would push open my bag in the same way she says hers does when it's cinched. As much as I would not want that to happen, a too short and 'swimming' insert is not satifying at all.

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I hope this review is helpful, I certainly wish I would have known about these issues.

Thank you for your thoughtful review. The founder of the company is a member here but I would really encourage you to share your feedback with them and try to exchange or return the insert. I emailed them several questions and found them very helpful and responsive. I'm sorry your insert doesn't fit. I only have the Kelly insert but it is a good fit. Good luck and I hope they're able to help!

 

[Serva1]

Thank you for your thoughtful review. The founder of the company is a member here but I would really encourage you to share your feedback with them and try to exchange or return the insert. I emailed them several questions and found them very helpful and responsive. I'm sorry your insert doesn't fit. I only have the Kelly insert but it is a good fit. Good luck and I hope they're able to help!

Glad the Kelly insert is a good fit. I also like the fact that we have a wide choice of different inserts to choose from, because we all want to protect our bags.

 

[TankerToad]

Interesting posts above
I have the etoupe liner for my etoupe 35 and it's about as perfect fit as one could get-and love how close the color of the liner is to etoupe Togo
Pictures taken right now

 

[kuwa]

Have to chime in, I have inserts from several companies, and also have 7RP for both K28 & B30. Both are an amazing fit, and add a bit of structure without sacrificing space. The price gave me pause, so for now I will use the same insert for same size bags. But looking at pics above, doesn't seem right. Mine fit like a glove. I'd also encourage you to contact them for an exchange or refund. I am happy with mine,and would certainly return them if they did not fit.

 

[Giakoma]

Are you planning on keeping it? Do they have a return policy?

Encouraged by everyones comments I am thinking of returning it.

This review was most helpful. I'm sorry the insert wasn't perfect, I will stick to my Maitai inserts now.

Will check the Maitai inserts next.

Thank you for your thoughtful review. The founder of the company is a member here but I would really encourage you to share your feedback with them and try to exchange or return the insert. I emailed them several questions and found them very helpful and responsive. I'm sorry your insert doesn't fit. I only have the Kelly insert but it is a good fit. Good luck and I hope they're able to help!

MrsOwen3, TankerToad and kuwa, thank you for the replies. It is great that your inserts fit, you are lucky. I don't understand how there can be such big inconsistencies in the production of the RP7 inserts. Mine isn't just a little bit too short, it leaves a big gap. And then another poster said hers is too long/not a perfect fit either. As you ladies have advised, the best is probably to return it.

 

[doloresmia]

Encouraged by everyones comments I am thinking of returning it.


Will check the Maitai inserts next.





MrsOwen3, TankerToad and kuwa, thank you for the replies. It is great that your inserts fit, you are lucky. I don't understand how there can be such big inconsistencies in the production of the RP7 inserts. Mine isn't just a little bit too short, it leaves a big gap. And then another poster said hers is too long/not a perfect fit either. As you ladies have advised, the best is probably to return it.

Do you think they shipped you or you ordered 30 instead of a 35? I goof things up like that myself.

Try it with a 30 if you have one. I have two 7rp inserts - 30 and 25 - and both fit perfectly as other reported.

In any case, the 7rp team will take care of you I am sure! Good luck.

 

[Giakoma]

Do you think they shipped you or you ordered 30 instead of a 35? I goof things up like that myself.

Try it with a 30 if you have one. I have two 7rp inserts - 30 and 25 - and both fit perfectly as other reported.

In any case, the 7rp team will take care of you I am sure! Good luck.

Thank you for your ideas. I ordered a Birkin 35 insert and paid 400 EUR for it. The order confirmation I was emailed confirms a B35 insert. The insert does not fit into a Birkin 30 either, it is too wide and too high for it. A sewn in label in the centre pocket says B35.

 

[doloresmia]

Thank you for your ideas. I ordered a Birkin 35 insert and paid 400 EUR for it. The order confirmation I was emailed confirms a B35 insert. The insert does not fit into a Birkin 30 either, it is too wide and too high for it. A sewn in label in the centre pocket says B35.

Oh dear. That is annoying. Please let us know how it goes with 7rp.

 

[QuelleFromage]

Thank you for your ideas. I ordered a Birkin 35 insert and paid 400 EUR for it. The order confirmation I was emailed confirms a B35 insert. The insert does not fit into a Birkin 30 either, it is too wide and too high for it. A sewn in label in the centre pocket says B35.

If the owner is a member here, I am sure they will contact you and/or respond in this thread. It is a young company so perhaps they mislabeled a product....definitely talk to them and they will make you whole

 

[mistikat]

We have many members who have businesses which may sell products of interest to PFers. However, we ask that business or business promotion not take place on PF. Kindly take up any concerns directly with the company with which you are dealing. Thanks.

 

[nanou3175]

I've been a visitor to this thread for some time, but have decided to become a member today to share my feedback re the Birkin 35 L'Insert I have purchased from Rue Paradis.

Reading the descriptions on their site, I was disappointed to see that the RP insert leaves a large gap when I fitted it into my B35 Birkin. Rue Paradis claims that their product is "designed to fit your bag with absolute perfection".
In reality, the insert is practically swimming in my bag. I am not happy to have spent 400 EUR on an insert that does not even cover the base of my bag.. the protection of my Birkin's interior leather was one of my main concerns when making this purchase.

Otherwise the quality seems fine, but I agree with the poster above.. the 'Wow factor' is definitely missing, and the price tag compared with others is certainly high. I would at least hope that it is functional and conforming to the seller's claims.

View attachment 3498236

Since the gap is so large I thought that perhaps I have been sent a smaller insert by mistake, but I checked the width and height, which both correspond to a B35. I would say that the insert is 3-4 cm too short:
View attachment 3498240

View attachment 3498241

View attachment 3498242

I like the structure the long panels provide, but when you cinch your bag to close it, the stiff end panels fold towards the center of the bag which I don't like because they push against my small leather goods etc.

Reading little.bears comment above makes me think that if my insert was the correct length, the end panels would push open my bag in the same way she says hers does when it's cinched. As much as I would not want that to happen, a too short and 'swimming' insert is not satifying at all.

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I hope this review is helpful, I certainly wish I would have known about these issues.

You should contact them. Maybe they sent the insert for a k32 (regarding the length )?

Good luck

 

[Love Of My Life]

Giakoma, would definitely reach out to RP & share your concerns. They are a very professional company & think they would want to make
this right for you.
Good luck & keep us posted

 

[Giakoma]

As suggested by so many, I contacted RP7 and had a reply within 24 hours. The brand manager wrote a very nice email, confirming I received a Birkin35 insert. She suggested to refund the order. The refund was credited within minutes.

She explained:

“To perfectly fit most Hermès Birkin bags, L'Insert B35 must be 31 cm long. That is […] the most suitable length to make L’Insert functional while keeping the matching Birkin 35 fully functional too”​

Also she said:

"L'Insert isn't a liner […] When designing it, we didn't intend for it to line all inner sides of its matching handbag […] it was designed to use the inner available space in the most efficient way […] while keeping the bag functional, open or closed, full or empty."​

These explanations make me understand better what the 7RP insert is about, what they can do and what they can’t. The insert seems very good for organising. But since it is considerably shorter than the bag, in my view it does not double as a liner and does not protect reliably the interior of my bag. When I toss things into my bag, I don’t want to worry if they fall into the gap or not!

If only this would have been more clearly stated on the website the hassle and disappointment of this purchase could have been avoided. On 7RP’s site, the fit of the insert is described as "snug as a bug" and that it is “designed to fit your bag to absolute perfection”. From this, I didn’t expect to find it leaving a large gap in my bag. And especially not since 7RP says on their site that “L’Insert protects the inside of your bag from scratches, stains and liquid spills”. I prefer to have the entire base of my Birkin protected, and will look now for an insert which organises and protects.

A final remark..I looked again at the earlier pictures of 7RP B35 inserts shown in this thread, and (as the posters say) they look flush against the bags (snug fit). Maybe at some stage the 7RP B35 inserts were longer than the 31cm they are now? I am curious why they are shorter now. It certainly would help with the problem little.bear encountered with her 7RP K28 insert a few pages ago.