Calling Barenia owners: To wrap, or not to wrap?

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#48
Darma said:
Maybe a little off topic, but I have been struggling. I got a Fauve Barenia B30 in GH from FSH early this year, but I have a gold B30 in togo and PH, too. I love both, but I think it's too redundant to keep both. I can not make up my mind on which one to keep, so that Barenia baby is still unused. What would you do?
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I would be happy to relieve you of the Barenia!
 
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Darma said:
The only concern I have on Barenia is the darkening issue. I am not sure I would still like it when that happens. I know if I use it, I would be too careful about it, which may diminishe some of the joy.
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It is definitely not for everyone. I could live with a collection of just a Box and Barenia. Before I discovered H, I Loved LV with well Patinated leather. ....hate they way it looks new, but there are so many threads over there about how to keep the leather from getting a patina.
 
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ODEDIHAIMS said:
It is definitely not for everyone. I could live with a collection of just a Box and Barenia. Before I discovered H, I Loved LV with well Patinated leather. ....hate they way it looks new, but there are so many threads over there about how to keep the leather from getting a patina.
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I've noticed that which seems so odd...I've had LV SAs advise me to leave new bags outside for a few days to patina the vachetta. THAT is a raw leather that is absolutely supposed to darken.
 
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#51
@dharma Barenia is such a wonderful leather but I understand wanting a carefree bag. As you can see, many of us here die over Barenia! I also understand not wanting duplicates though. I try not to have duplicate bags as well. I rehomed a bag to make room for my Barenia Kelly 28 and I have a bag to my Mom to make room for the BBB coming my way next week!
 
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Rhl2987 said:
@dharma Barenia is such a wonderful leather but I understand wanting a carefree bag. As you can see, many of us here die over Barenia! I also understand not wanting duplicates though. I try not to have duplicate bags as well. I rehomed a bag to make room for my Barenia Kelly 28 and I have a bag to my Mom to make room for the BBB coming my way next week!
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I think you meant to tag @Darma :smile: There are two of us, different spelling.
I happen to love my barenia kelly, I use it often and have just committed to making it my exclusive bag for fall. Sometimes I twilly, sometimes I don’t. I really dislike twillies but felt at first that it was a necessary evil for this leather to prevent black handles. Two things happened, I began to relax about possible darkening and I have also grown to like the twillies I chose. So now I do whatever I like and what works with my outfit.
@Darma, if you don’t like scratches etc, you will be happier with the gold Togo. No shame in that, it’s all good. Today alone, my bag scratched on my jacket and a mystery drop of something made a spot on my kelly. Oh well, it will all blend in. It’s a leap of faith and a determination to not get obsessed and enjoy the process. I have a barenia trim and never felt worried about that one and it’s stunning after lots of wear and a few rain showers. Good luck with your decision. :flowers:
 
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dharma said:
I think you meant to tag @Darma :smile: There are two of us, different spelling.
I happen to love my barenia kelly, I use it often and have just committed to making it my exclusive bag for fall. Sometimes I twilly, sometimes I don’t. I really dislike twillies but felt at first that it was a necessary evil for this leather to prevent black handles. Two things happened, I began to relax about possible darkening and I have also grown to like the twillies I chose. So now I do whatever I like and what works with my outfit.
@Darma, if you don’t like scratches etc, you will be happier with the gold Togo. No shame in that, it’s all good. Today alone, my bag scratched on my jacket and a mystery drop of something made a spot on my kelly. Oh well, it will all blend in. It’s a leap of faith and a determination to not get obsessed and enjoy the process. I have a barenia trim and never felt worried about that one and it’s stunning after lots of wear and a few rain showers. Good luck with your decision. :flowers:
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Sorry about that!
 
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#54
Darma said:
I haven't used it, because I know I will rehome one of them, just don't know which one? I love the color of fauve barenia more than gold togo, but I am OCD and I am not sure I like it when the color is darkening. And to be honest, I love this color with PH more than GH.
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Ah I see!! I would keep the fauve barenia but that’s just me. I had a gold Togo with phw before but eventually rehomed it because I decided to keep the barenia version of the same bag :lol: Barenia, darkened or not imho, has so much more character than Togo (no offense to anyone who likes Togo over barenia). Think of it this way, do you prefer a leather that changes? If you don’t, then barenia is def not your leather. However, if you do like a leather that will grow with you, then I highly encourage using the barenia and give up the gold Togo. :yes: Good luck deciding (not that you need to right now though!).
 
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Speaking of barenia... has anyone ever seen a compact Constance wallet in barenia? I have to send my oldie to spa soon and I want to get one before I do... please keep me in mind if you do! The local sales here never calls me and I can’t go there all the times to stalk one myself. Appreciate your help in advance! :ty:
 
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