Alrighty...the chamois Edith arrives this morning just before 9:00 (when they say next day, they are NOT kidding!) but I was on my way out the door, so I just now got it opened and photographed. I have taken pics with the whiskey Edith so we can all decide what bag I am going to keep! The color is not as rich as the Saks ad, but not as fleshy as some of the chamois bags that I have seen. What do we think?
Chamois Edith is HERE!
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I think whiskey shows more texture of this bag. Chamois is pretty for summer and spring. But Whiskey is more year around and it shows more the special way of edith.My large whiskey edith is on its way to me.....ETenebris said:
While the Chamois is pretty - I really think the darker colors looks best on Edith. I also think that unless you wear all black or white or Chamois is a hard color to match to other outfits. Against paler spring/summer colors it would look washed out. I also think that the Chamois will be a b*tch to keep clean.
My pick is for the Whisky.... but that's just me. You should choose the one you're most drawn to.
My pick is for the Whisky.... but that's just me. You should choose the one you're most drawn to.
You have to CHOOSE?? 
You're not immediately trying to justify keeping both? They both look like absolute perfect specimens to me (except black mark). You didn't sound over excited introducing chamois... I guess I'll have to see one IRL (the hard way!) to understand why you're not absolutely bowled over with it. I'm hearing the fleshy-not-goldy vibe is what is really deterring you and others.
I think both will stand the test of time so you can't go wrong. Perhaps for a handheld whiskey would weather better since it's going to suffer more contact with hands & elements than a shoulder bag? Then again, if chamois sees enough abuse, dirt, and greasy restaurant carpets it will start looking like the Saks ad! I would LOVE to have that bag.
Hmm, I'll vote again in a few days!
You're not immediately trying to justify keeping both? They both look like absolute perfect specimens to me (except black mark). You didn't sound over excited introducing chamois... I guess I'll have to see one IRL (the hard way!) to understand why you're not absolutely bowled over with it. I'm hearing the fleshy-not-goldy vibe is what is really deterring you and others.I think both will stand the test of time so you can't go wrong. Perhaps for a handheld whiskey would weather better since it's going to suffer more contact with hands & elements than a shoulder bag? Then again, if chamois sees enough abuse, dirt, and greasy restaurant carpets it will start looking like the Saks ad! I would LOVE to have that bag.
Hmm, I'll vote again in a few days!
blugenie said:You have to CHOOSE??
I think both will stand the test of time so you can't go wrong. Perhaps for a handheld whiskey would weather better since it's going to suffer more contact with hands & elements than a shoulder bag? Then again, if chamois sees enough abuse, dirt, and greasy restaurant carpets it will start looking like the Saks ad! I would LOVE to have that bag.
Hmm, I'll vote again in a few days!
Someone knows me a LITTLE too well!
I am trying to NOT justify keeping both, LOL. And I deliberately tried to not "sound" one way or the other on the chamois to see how people would react to it on its own, so glad to hear that is panning out for me! Funny that the first round all voted whiskey, and the second round all went with the chamois. I am not telling how I vote....yet.I prefer the chamois for a handbag. I agree that the whiskey Edith looks more like a briefcase/work bag. (If you are out shopping with whiskey Edith at the mall...stop to have lunch...you may be asked if you qualify for an employee discount with your "work bag"...a random thought...).