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Pocketbook Pup said:
BBC said that her bag was Togo. Do you think it's the type of leather or the size of the bag? I have mai tai inserts for my Togo b35, k35, k32 and k32 sellier and I haven't noticed this at all.
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I realized it wasn't her swift bag after I posted but I still think the Mai Tai measurement is off, I gave it to a friend and it was too big for her Box B30. I have one in my B35 Barenia but that was a preloved, slouchy bag already so I didn't notice the issue but I did on this latest purchase. The Mai Tai I reviewed recently was her new design but I had the same experience with my K35 insert in the old design. I think they're just a bit too long for the bag and if the bag has slouch, it pushes the batwings out if you know what I mean. I do think the new design (and the old) are nicely made and a fair price, I think it's about matching the right insert for each bag though.

Also, as H bags are handmade I'm sure the measurements vary. There's a few threads where bags differ up to 2cm so no insert is going to be perfect for every single bag.
 
#2,162
MrsOwen3 said:
I realized it wasn't her swift bag after I posted but I still think the Mai Tai measurement is off, I gave it to a friend and it was too big for her Box B30. I have one in my B35 Barenia but that was a preloved, slouchy bag already so I didn't notice the issue but I did on this latest purchase. The Mai Tai I reviewed recently was her new design but I had the same experience with my K35 insert in the old design. I think they're just a bit too long for the bag and if the bag has slouch, it pushes the batwings out if you know what I mean. I do think the new design (and the old) are nicely made and a fair price, I think it's about matching the right insert for each bag though.

Also, as H bags are handmade I'm sure the measurements vary. There's a few threads where bags differ up to 2cm so no insert is going to be perfect for every single bag.
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Interesting. I'll have to keep paying attention to mine. So far so good.
 
#2,163
MaiTai B35 insert is still working well in my B35s barenia and very slouchy Togo. Interestingly although the "MaiTai 2.0" is more structured, it is easier to close the Birkin. This insert still falls inward if not much is in it, but I really like it. I really only want a bag liner with a few pockets - my main interest is protecting the bag from keys, press marks, etc., as well as feeling better if I put a pen or water bottle in my bag.
Interesting note: my SM was checking out my most recent SO and he said "which insert is that?" It was MaiTai K28 in a K32 sellier (works fine btw). He knew all about MaiTai and was a huge fan. I didn't even get a Fourbi speech :p
 
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Looking for an insert for my new Etoupe Tadelakt B35. The most important feature I'm looking for in an insert is to maintain structure to the bag & avoid slouch. Which would you consider for this leather - Mai Tai or 7RP? Cost is not really a concern. I just want the best fitting insert for my particular need.

I do own a D&C with flexible ends for my Clemence B35, but it seems people were having issues with denting of their bags. Also, I do not see it offered on the Etsy website anymore. Was it discontinued?

Do I need to be more careful in selecting an insert for a Tadelakt Birkin vs. a Clemence Birkin?
 
#2,166
MrsOwen3 said:
I realized it wasn't her swift bag after I posted but I still think the Mai Tai measurement is off, I gave it to a friend and it was too big for her Box B30. I have one in my B35 Barenia but that was a preloved, slouchy bag already so I didn't notice the issue but I did on this latest purchase. The Mai Tai I reviewed recently was her new design but I had the same experience with my K35 insert in the old design. I think they're just a bit too long for the bag and if the bag has slouch, it pushes the batwings out if you know what I mean. I do think the new design (and the old) are nicely made and a fair price, I think it's about matching the right insert for each bag though.

Also, as H bags are handmade I'm sure the measurements vary. There's a few threads where bags differ up to 2cm so no insert is going to be perfect for every single bag.
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I just received my b30 insert from Maitai - it was packaged very well and is well made but have to agree with you on the sizing - it was too long for my b30 (in togo) and very noticeably pushes out the sides. I'll post pictures here later this week for reference. It sounds like the 7RP might leave marks on the interior from the corners so I'm a little scared to try that one since its a much more expensive item to not be able to return...
 
#2,167
pinkchampagne said:
Looking for an insert for my new Etoupe Tadelakt B35. The most important feature I'm looking for in an insert is to maintain structure to the bag & avoid slouch. Which would you consider for this leather - Mai Tai or 7RP? Cost is not really a concern. I just want the best fitting insert for my particular need.

I do own a D&C with flexible ends for my Clemence B35, but it seems people were having issues with denting of their bags. Also, I do not see it offered on the Etsy website anymore. Was it discontinued?

Do I need to be more careful in selecting an insert for a Tadelakt Birkin vs. a Clemence Birkin?
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I would treat Tadelakt as a hybrid of Barenia and Box. I had a Tadelakt Kelly and it didn't have slouch, but a B35 might soften after a while. The interior of Tadelakt is still chèvre, at least in my bag, so I would have the exact same concerns about interior press marks and denting that I would in a Clemence or Togo bag. Also, because Tadelakt is smooth, structured, and finished, a sharp "poke" from inside could cause a permanent mark that would be more visible than on pebbled leather.
My MaiTai B35 insert fits perfectly and does not push out the sides.

I don't have a 7RP insert but I am very comfortable with MaiTai in terms of the insert being soft and not leaving marks.
 
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QuelleFromage said:
I would treat Tadelakt as a hybrid of Barenia and Box. I had a Tadelakt Kelly and it didn't have slouch, but a B35 might soften after a while. The interior of Tadelakt is still chèvre, at least in my bag, so I would have the exact same concerns about interior press marks and denting that I would in a Clemence or Togo bag. Also, because Tadelakt is smooth, structured, and finished, a sharp "poke" from inside could cause a permanent mark that would be more visible than on pebbled leather.
My MaiTai B35 insert fits perfectly and does not push out the sides.

I don't have a 7RP insert but I am very comfortable with MaiTai in terms of the insert being soft and not leaving marks.
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Thank you, QuelleFromage for all of your input. What a cute username, btw! I will research the inserts a bit more & let you know what I decide. D&C is definitely out of the equation now.

One last question, do you ladies store your Bs and Ks with the insert or without? I'm going to put my Prunoir Clemence B away for the summer, but I'd like to know the best way to store it. Do you use the inflated packing material it came with?
 
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pinkchampagne said:
Thank you, QuelleFromage for all of your input. What a cute username, btw! I will research the inserts a bit more & let you know what I decide. D&C is definitely out of the equation now.

One last question, do you ladies store your Bs and Ks with the insert or without? I'm going to put my Prunoir Clemence B away for the summer, but I'd like to know the best way to store it. Do you use the inflated packing material it came with?
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There's a thread on this but I store either with the packing material or a bag pillow. So jealous you have Prunoir, I love that color!
 
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A local consignment shop, Duet Consignment Boutique, in Livingston, NJ, just started carrying these bag inserts. I got the large for my vintage Victoria II and it makes a big difference in the shape of the bag. The insert is made by Bag a Vie. It was reasonably priced at $38 for the large (it came in three sizes) and looks well made.
 
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#2,174
liz_ said:
Off topic but does the pillow help keep the shape? Where did you get yours? Thank you
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There are two sellers on eBay, pursepillows and sharyl1115 - I have pillows from the former and am about to try the latter as I need a second B35 pillow. I think these were discussed in the bag storage thread :flowers: that said, anything soft that's color- and acid-free should do the trick as long as you rotate things out. I mainly worry about shape in my Kellys as I like slouch in other H bags. But all my bags are stuffed and wrapped in some way and stored either on their backs or standing depending on shape. I do NOT leave the organizers in the bags - they have their own shelf- although if I am using a bag a lot it may stay standing up on my desk at home with a MaiTai inside for a few days.
 
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QuelleFromage said:
There are two sellers on eBay, pursepillows and sharyl1115 - I have pillows from the former and am about to try the latter as I need a second B35 pillow. I think these were discussed in the bag storage thread :flowers: that said, anything soft that's color- and acid-free should do the trick as long as you rotate things out. I mainly worry about shape in my Kellys as I like slouch in other H bags. But all my bags are stuffed and wrapped in some way and stored either on their backs or standing depending on shape. I do NOT leave the organizers in the bags - they have their own shelf- although if I am using a bag a lot it may stay standing up on my desk at home with a MaiTai inside for a few days.
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Thank you for the detailed response, I have been keeping my MaiTai insert inside my Kelly so I will get a pillow and not store it with the insert inside.
 
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