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IMO, and I said this on another thread, I really like the "batwing" look because it adds a casual flavor to the bag. Because I tend to carry my Hermes bags everyday: to work; to the grocery store; shopping; to church, etc. etc. and well I only have one right now...my Togo mou Kelly...I prefer the look of a bag that is less rigid, less formal. Since I am planning on getting a Birkin next, I know now I prefer a softer, less formal look. I really like the way the bags looked stuffed which I think is an important point to Hermes: the bags looks great stuffed or unstuffed!
I think the more structured a bag is the more formal in style it appears. So if I were going to a concert or a play or a gala, I would NOT want a bag batwinging...
I agree with you Ozzysmom; but I've reached the conclusion that my ideal is half way, I'll try and explain: I bought my first Birkin in 1997 and the second in 1998 and they were both fairly structured leathers: one was Courchevel and the other was Ardennes. After a while, these leathers, like also Box and other similar leathers, become more supple and relaxed..and that's what I REALLY like....neither too rigid nor too slouchy, if you KWIM....So, IMO, only with time do they become just right....![]()