I hope I can get some help and advice.
I have decided that at some point I will take the plunge and invest in a pre-loved Birkin-because it will be a big deal and something I need to save for I want to get it right.
I want a 35 or 40 and my heart is set on getting a smooth skin (ie; nothing grained or textured) really I'd love one close to the original Jane Birkin bag (which I believe was a40 though my Hermes SA tells me it'll be too big for me!)
Which would be the best leather to buy it in in terms of durability and other factors -I've seen one at the sort of price I may be able to afford in Evergrain which I dont know much about but looks smooth in the picture.and one in Veau Swift.
The colour I think I'll be looking to buy in would be Black,Rouge H,dark grey, very dark brown, Prune noir or 'maybe' a natural deep tan.
I want the bag to be cool yet quite casual in the way I'd wear it.
Please fellow PF members could you give me your favourite smooth skins and their pro's and cons.
How they soften, scratch,patina and whether they can be successfully Spa'd is a big factor in my final choice-oh! and weight too
Thank you in advance.
Maxine
I have decided that at some point I will take the plunge and invest in a pre-loved Birkin-because it will be a big deal and something I need to save for I want to get it right.
I want a 35 or 40 and my heart is set on getting a smooth skin (ie; nothing grained or textured) really I'd love one close to the original Jane Birkin bag (which I believe was a40 though my Hermes SA tells me it'll be too big for me!)
Which would be the best leather to buy it in in terms of durability and other factors -I've seen one at the sort of price I may be able to afford in Evergrain which I dont know much about but looks smooth in the picture.and one in Veau Swift.
The colour I think I'll be looking to buy in would be Black,Rouge H,dark grey, very dark brown, Prune noir or 'maybe' a natural deep tan.
I want the bag to be cool yet quite casual in the way I'd wear it.
Please fellow PF members could you give me your favourite smooth skins and their pro's and cons.
How they soften, scratch,patina and whether they can be successfully Spa'd is a big factor in my final choice-oh! and weight too
Thank you in advance.
Maxine