I have one of the original heritage stripe totes. I loved it from the start but have always been super scared about staining the (really stupid IMHO) straps. I dont understand why the whole bag is coated to repel stains and yet the straps look like they will stain in an instant. Anyway, I have been REALLY careful w/ my bag and have maybe only carried it 15-20 times. Im a freak about what top i'll wear with the bag (nothing dark that might rub off on the handles), where I store it, letting it have its own seat at restaurants :shame:, etc.
Still, the inside of my straps have color transfer from the leather trim, and one of them looks as though it has worn a weird way from rubbing against the trim of the bag and the shape is distorted, making it look like a snag or something. Im also a bit sad that the handles, once pretty light tan, now just look a little dingey. Im just not impressed with the way my bag is "wearing" if you can even call it "wearing" when I've only used it 15 or so times. Is anyone else feeling this way? Im jealous of those who were patient and now have the totes w/ the leather straps that will wear a lot better.
Still, the inside of my straps have color transfer from the leather trim, and one of them looks as though it has worn a weird way from rubbing against the trim of the bag and the shape is distorted, making it look like a snag or something. Im also a bit sad that the handles, once pretty light tan, now just look a little dingey. Im just not impressed with the way my bag is "wearing" if you can even call it "wearing" when I've only used it 15 or so times. Is anyone else feeling this way? Im jealous of those who were patient and now have the totes w/ the leather straps that will wear a lot better.