Every day tote: Neverfull Epi vs Empreinte

[BULL]

I honestly don’t know? Mine is indigo.

The late 10's releases that featured the Indigo and the Noir were matte, which was a soft version, only slightly treated. In hindsight I don't even see why they didn't rebrand it as 'soft Épi'. They used it mostly for Men's SLGs (I guess most of the Men's Épi is still made of that), but the Neverfull was an exception from the Women's line that featured this. I totally see why it is a more delicate material. The new heritage Neverfulls are the classic Épi again, which is much more stiff, has a heavier treatment and the ridges of Épi shine when the light hits them at angle. The soft matte version was more dull, which is also a very nice and sophisticated look, but it has a lot to do with the bag being less durable on the long run.

 

[LHLarsen]

The late 10's releases that featured the Indigo and the Noir were matte, which was a soft version, only slightly treated. In hindsight I don't even see why they didn't rebrand it as 'soft Épi'. They used it mostly for Men's SLGs (I guess most of the Men's Épi is still made of that), but the Neverfull was an exception from the Women's line that featured this. I totally see why it is a more delicate material. The new heritage Neverfulls are the classic Épi again, which is much more stiff, has a heavier treatment and the ridges of Épi shine when the light hits them at angle. The soft matte version was more dull, which is also a very nice and sophisticated look, but it has a lot to do with the bag being less durable on the long run.

So interesting! Thanks for sharing this information

 

[peachesncream]

Thanks everyone for helping me choose! I ended up getting the black empreinte and I love it! Very practical and sophisticated. I am already considering a preowned epi for the indestructable material and/or the lightweight canvas in DE. I have no regrets for my first NF and feel like a million bucks!

 

[J9Fell4Tiffanys]

Thanks everyone for helping me choose! I ended up getting the black empreinte and I love it! Very practical and sophisticated. I am already considering a preowned epi for the indestructable material and/or the lightweight canvas in DE. I have no regrets for my first NF and feel like a million bucks!


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Gorgeous! Do you still love it? I’ve heard it’s heavy and the preloved ones have corner wear. I’m in love with this bags interior!

 

[MB57]

I honestly don’t know? Mine is indigo.

Indigo is the matte version. Beautiful, but not as sturdy as the shiny version.