I wish I had read your post before I purchased the Mai Tai insert for my bag. The MaiTai insert created permanent marks on my brand new Kelly 28. I waited for almost a year to get this color :’( I contacted MaiTai but they are not welling to resolve the problem. I can’t even get a refund for the ~$140 (+ shipping) purchase. According to MaiTai, “the insert’s material is so much lighter and softer than the bag's leather, and adapts to the bag's shape by crumbling/folding inwards” and they sent me the picture of the black insert. I took pictures of the pink insert I received which I can feel and see the hard corners from outside of my bag when filled with minimum amount of items.
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I wish I had read your post before I purchased the Mai Tai insert for my bag. The MaiTai insert created permanent marks on my brand new Kelly 28. I waited for almost a year to get this color :’( I contacted MaiTai but they are not welling to resolve the problem. I can’t even get a refund for the ~$140 (+ shipping) purchase. According to MaiTai, “the insert’s material is so much lighter and softer than the bag's leather, and adapts to the bag's shape by crumbling/folding inwards” and they sent me the picture of the black insert. I took pictures of the pink insert I received which I can feel and see the hard corners from outside of my bag when filled with minimum amount of items.
Oh no, can you show us pics of what happened to your Kelly? I bought one for my K28 as well but it's a sellier so the leather is very stiff. Having said that, I prefer my Samorga inserts much more than the MT ones...
I only used the insert for 2-3 days. Brand new bag, I used the bag for a week before adding the insert.
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Hi, I am new to the H club. I recently got a Bolide 31 and love it. I’m planning on getting an insert and have my eyes on 7rp. Unfortunately they don’t have an insert for Bolide just yet...am wondering if the Kelly 28 insert from 7rp would fit a Bolide 31? Does anyone have any experience?
Also, what is the difference between the 7rp Kelly Retourne insert and the Sellier insert other than the latter having one less pocket?
Thank you!
Also, what is the difference between the 7rp Kelly Retourne insert and the Sellier insert other than the latter having one less pocket?
Thank you!
I have the MT bolide insert and it’s perfect, I highly recommend it. I also have a 7rp in 28 sellier for my kelly and it really doesn’t fit well in the bolide due to the shape difference in the bags.
A retourne bag has a different capacity and structure that requires a slightly larger insert even if it’s the same numerical size.
A retourne bag has a different capacity and structure that requires a slightly larger insert even if it’s the same numerical size.
I bet the leather might relax if you go without the insert for a couple days. I’m sooo that happened to you.
I was told by MaiTai that there’s nothing wrong with the insert I received. According to MaiTai, all his/her Kellys and Birkins have small bumps/dents in their side panels caused by the pressure of the interior leather pockets of these bags. She also provided the picture below. I don’t agree with MaiTai because my mom checked her vintage Kelly and she didn’t see any damages on the back of her Kelly.
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Sorry to read that you are having issues with your bag [emoji17]
I have a number of Mai Tai’s inserts and I find them very good.
I use mai tai insert for all my Kelly bags and D&C for Birkin. They work out perfectly and I love these inserts.
So sorry to read that you aren’t happy ... Unfortunately mai tai was correct the bump you see from her picture is caused by the zipper pull inside the bag, not all bags have that but some does.... I don’t see any bumps/dents caused by the inserts on my Birkin or Kelly bags and I left all empty inserts inside to keep the bags in shape and I never “stuff” my bag so it will lose its shape over times. Mai Tai insert is made of soft material and shouldn’t cause any dents by itself, in this case please don’t over load your bag and always empty your belongings when you go home so the leather can “rest”. I also suggest you take it back to your home store and have the leather craftsman looks at it maybe he/she can fix it for you or give you recommendations. Good luck dear
So sorry to read that you aren’t happy ... Unfortunately mai tai was correct the bump you see from her picture is caused by the zipper pull inside the bag, not all bags have that but some does.... I don’t see any bumps/dents caused by the inserts on my Birkin or Kelly bags and I left all empty inserts inside to keep the bags in shape and I never “stuff” my bag so it will lose its shape over times. Mai Tai insert is made of soft material and shouldn’t cause any dents by itself, in this case please don’t over load your bag and always empty your belongings when you go home so the leather can “rest”. I also suggest you take it back to your home store and have the leather craftsman looks at it maybe he/she can fix it for you or give you recommendations. Good luck dear
Sorry to read that you are having issues with your bag
I have a number of Mai Tai’s inserts and I find them very good.
I use mai tai insert for all my Kelly bags and D&C for Birkin. They work out perfectly and I love these inserts.
So sorry to read that you aren’t happy ... Unfortunately mai tai was correct the bump you see from her picture is caused by the zipper pull inside the bag, not all bags have that but some does.... I don’t see any bumps/dents caused by the inserts on my Birkin or Kelly bags and I left all empty inserts inside to keep the bags in shape and I never “stuff” my bag so it will lose its shape over times. Mai Tai insert is made of soft material and shouldn’t cause any dents by itself, in this case please don’t over load your bag and always empty your belongings when you go home so the leather can “rest”. I also suggest you take it back to your home store and have the leather craftsman looks at it maybe he/she can fix it for you or give you recommendations. Good luck dear
Thank you for the advice. I don't usually carry more than a car key, a card holder and an iPhone 7. I haven’t been using the insert for the past 3 days and the dents/bumps already going away. I also took the bag to a reputable leather craftsman and a nearby Hermes store. The Hermes SA thinks the insert is a little too snaggle (when the bag is closed) and stiff (the review I read before I made the purchase actually stated the opposite). The SA recommended stuffing the bag with air pillows and store it side way with some soft support under the handle. The leather craftsman was very helpful, he showed me another Kelly28 MT insert from a customer, which is softer and less structured than the one I received. I’ve attached pictures of a YouTuber’s rose insert and the pink/beige insert I got. I guess “too soft” is no longer an issue for MT inserts.
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I know my MT B30 insert is much too long for use in my B. I actually use it in my B35. It’s about 1.5” longer than my 7RP. I’m sorry, but glad to hear your bag is straightening out. 3 days is hardly enough to permanently alter it. Hoping it snaps back fully.
I'm sure you'll still enjoy your new inserts and you could use the code for future purchases.
