Bag Inserts List: New Updates post #4,032

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hello, congratulations on your new bag. This thread is dedicated to bag inserts. In short, if you buy from boutique direct you shouldn’t worry about it. These bags are hand made thus slightly differences in measurement is normal.
Hi, I saw u have Kelly 28 retourne or do u have Kelly 25 retourne . Could u help to measure the base length (left to right) is it exactly 28cm? Or shorter or longer? Recently I bought Kelly 25 retourne but the base length is shorter than 25cm. Please help.
 
I’m looking to purchase a bag insert for my B30 in Celmance to keep its structure. Any recommendations? I’ve never purchased an insert. Thanks!

Personally I'm a fan of the Fourbi.. If you are going to store your bag after wear, there are many who recommend
pillows, acid free tissue paper & towels to keep its shape.
The Fourbi is a softer structure than other bag inserts that have been discussed here.
Recently there have been some comments about inserts leaving marks.
 
I’m looking to purchase a bag insert for my B30 in Celmance to keep its structure. Any recommendations? I’ve never purchased an insert. Thanks!

I've been using MaiTai Collection linen inserts for a number of years now. I can't comment on others as I haven't tried others. I think (?) when inserts first existed years ago that their function was to provide internal organisation and protection. I took a bag break for a number of years and looking into all the available options now, it seems support is highly sought after too.

I'll say my first generation MaiTai inserts do not 'lift' the shape of my 35 clemence bags. I purchased some new b inserts earlier in the year and I would say the same about them too as they are soft. I like the softening of the clemence as it ages.
 
Ordered a mai tai insert for my evelyne pm and it arrived in a little over a week, which was a pleasant surprise. It’s super light, soft, and pliable. It’s also not too wide for the bag, so there are no side bulges. The sides look like there is no insert inside. I wanted a flexible insert rather than structured to keep that soft flat against the side look and feel of the evelyne.
 
My Samorga collection. Used each one for a day or two, but in the end, none of them worked for me. I found them heavy and rough/course, a lot of wasted money as I ended up throwing them all out. :sad: Maitai and Rue Paradis look amazing, just haven’t pulled the trigger yet.

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Do you happen to remember what the green color on the end was called on Samorga's site? I've been looking for that color for my new Garden Party but I can't see anything on their site that looks like that on their color palette....
 
For those who have been asking about MaiTai ’s insert for Bolide.
I have a Bolide 31 in Clemence leather and like the slightly slouchy look of it. The insert does not take that away. No dents. Very practical and thanks to colour and pockets easy to find and organize my belongings. Highly rekommended! The new ones are more lightweight than the old ones.B185E819-1C22-40F9-B5DB-879115814598.jpeg5130AD86-14CB-42E8-8F73-6FDF86E41E29.jpeg8056F91F-64A4-4054-A22F-A7C5871966C2.jpeg59E39400-4891-4798-B8C2-DAAFCA30F5C0.jpegA3E133CD-A507-42F6-B6A1-37C570E4D2F7.jpeg
 
For those who have been asking about MaiTai ’s insert for Bolide.
I have a Bolide 31 in Clemence leather and like the slightly slouchy look of it. The insert does not take that away. No dents. Very practical and thanks to colour and pockets easy to find and organize my belongings. Highly rekommended! The new ones are more lightweight than the old ones.

Well said, totally agree.

I have bought 5 or 6 Samorga inserts for other bags (LV and Goyard) and quite honestly, I hated them all (no offense to people who they work for) and used each one for a day or two and then regretted the purchase. (Not quite sure why I kept buying them! :eek:) I think it was the weight, the feel of the felt, and the rigid structure (it was a bit of struggle to put it in my Speedys!) that bothered me.

After reading great things about 7RP and MaiTai, I decided once again to take the plunge. 7RP didn't have any colors that worked for my Birkins, so went with three inserts from MaiTai for a Bolide, Birkin 30 and Evelyne PM.

Bolide 31 in clemence - As @Pampelmuse said, the Bolide insert is great. It's light weight, nice fabric. I like a little slouch in my bags as well, but the MaiTai insert keeps it from collapsing too much. I actually store my Bolide with the insert because I like the slight amount of structure it gives and see no lines. I don't use inserts for organization so I can't really speak to the pockets and such, I just want something to protect the interior (from my wet umbrellas, pens, make-up) and give a touch of structure.

Birkin 30 in clemence - Same as for the Bolide. Lightweight, pretty and soft fabric, gives the right amount of structure to clemence. When I switch to my epsom B35, I just throw the B30 insert in because I don't need any structure support in an epsom.

Evelyne TPM - I'm not sure I am loving the MT insert for this bag. You can definitely tell the insert is inside because you can see a distinct outline. I think the non-rounded corners don't suit the rounded Evie. I really like the floppy nature of the Evie and would rather use no insert, but the fact that there is no lining... It leaves little black crumbs all over some items like my cotton mini-mini Bolide. Might have to take the plunge on 7RP for this bag.

Side note- MaiTai had great customer service. Very quick responses, very friendly. My first order never arrived and was sent back to MT (not their fault, some carriers won't delivery to a post box) and they promptly refunded me even before they received the returned insert. Orders arrived quickly too (I am in Germany). Would happily order from them again.

Hope this helps anyone else considering inserts.
 
In this case, try white fox insert for the evelyne. The linen insert is softer and good for tight space like Evelyn. You can add custom zipper pocket for bills.

Evelyne TPM - I'm not sure I am loving the MT insert for this bag. You can definitely tell the insert is inside because you can see a distinct outline. I think the non-rounded corners don't suit the rounded Evie. I really like the floppy nature of the Evie and would rather use no insert, but the fact that there is no lining... It leaves little black crumbs all over some items like my cotton mini-mini Bolide. Might have to take the plunge on 7RP for this bag.
 
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finally got the time to sit down, take photos and review 2 inserts from Mai Tai and BAQ today :smile:
  1. K32 retourne insert from Mai Tai
    • shipped via la poste and took around 2 weeks to australia
    • came packed in a dustbag with paper stuffing
    • was initially worried from other reviews and it was going to offer less structure and was a more floppy bag liner but it definitely looks thicker than the older models
    • fits perfectly and shows no dents from the outside
    • overall very happy with the product
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  2. Lindy 30 bag insert from BAQ
    • ordered via Whatsapp, payment via PayPal and shipped with EMS from taiwan in around 1 week
    • came flat packed in a plastic cover
    • this BAQ insert is great and allows the Lindy to keep its original slouchy structure
    • made with a silky fabric with a rigid base and flaps to go in the inner side pockets so that when you open up the bag the insert doesn’t collapse and puddle up
    • highly recommend for those looking for a Lindy insert (note: seller only messages in Chinese)
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