Lovely collection. My personal favorite is the K25. Not sure but you have Birkins right? A black one I think.
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I do use it quite a bit actually, it's a great bag for days when I don't need much on the weekends or if I'm lugging around a huge bag for the gym. I did just get an insert for it, it's very soft swift and I was stuffing it too much. The insert helps me reel in the amount I put in there and give some support to the front panel which I was worried about distorting. I got it in Paris with my DH and Dad so it will remain a favorite because of the memories associated with it!
Hi, thank you. Yes, I have two. A B30 in Black Swift and a B35 in Olive Barenia but Kelly remains my favorite. I know people generally favor the B but for me I can live with just the 2 but I'm not sure I can ever stop with Kelly
Good to know...I never thought I'd consider a 25 in either a B or a K but I'm beginning to think otherwise so appreciate the experience of others [emoji4] Always nice to have a special memory attached to something as well!!
Great collection!
Classic collection! I would have a hard time choosing which to carry each day.
Thanks everyone! It's been fun collecting them and seeing that I can make smaller sized bags work for my life. When I first joined tPF I didn't think my shape/frame would allow me to wear smaller bags but I think when they're the right bags it doesn't matter. I enjoy carrying them all but the newest member, Barenia K makes me want to clap whenever I take her out. I brought her out today as it's finally not raining. I'm not ready for her first rain shower yet.
I have a few others that I would like add at some point but I'm going to use what I have for a year to make sure I only add if there's something missing.
Personally for me, I find the K25 much more useful than a B25 because of the tiny handle drop on the B. I use the shoulder strap almost constantly but it's nice to have the full height K handle for wearing it on your arm. B25 is not likely in my future, I'd rather have a clutch or a light colored K25 but fortunately for my stay on Ban Island, the color I wanted another K25 in is rested for a few seasons so I have time to wait!
This is lovely and inspirational!! You've done so well to collect bags that will work perfectly for you and I personally love that you have so many neutrals. Your taste is impeccable!
You make an excellent point. I didn't realize the K handle is the same no matter the bag size. I assumed it was scaled down similar to the B25 handles. I'm afraid I could have a K in every size...def not true for a B. I'm finding very little use for other B's besides my barenia because that one bag fills every need I use a B for. But Ks are another story completely. I rarely use a shoulder strap so I love knowing that that K25 handle won't be an arm issue for me [emoji4]
View attachment 3780146 Love looking @ all your beautiful Ks in action! Here is one of my all time favorites in my H collection
My K35 in Gold w/ GHW.. goes with everything, one of my all time fav H colors
Absolutely gorgeous [emoji108][emoji7]
Fabulous collection [emoji847] May I ask whether you find the space in the K32 sellier much of a constraint relative to the K35 retourne?
I agree with you about a single B being so useful. My B35 really does the job for almost any occasion and the color goes with anything. I did get a B30 in Black mostly because I love it and it's beautiful but I really find Kelly so much easier to use and wear. I also think there are so many beaufitul variations. I loved my vintage Sellier when I got it but the Barenia Sellier just makes me swoon. It's just so beautiful and the stitching emphasizes the craftsmanship even more.
The K32 definitely doesn't hold the same amount of stuff but I don't find it difficult. Usually if I have a smaller bag I bring a canvas tote for some extra stuff that might not fit. The Sellier don't stretch and can be even harder to close when overly filled so I try to stuff them.
Thanks for this thought, MrsOwen - I usually have the same perspective with respect to my size & frame and what size bags I can carry. I am going to rethink and try things on more. Also, I am thinking about getting a Kelly next year (my hg) and already stressing about what size! I wish I could try them on first!