Got a "hole"......

S'Mom

S'Mom

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#1
Let's say you are very, very fond of Kelly's and you have a few. Let's say you love Black and you love Box calf. Oh shoot.....let's just say you love Box calf, any color except brights and it looks like your collection is a little top heavy in Box.

Now, let's say you see that you have a little "hole" in your collection and the "hole" is a Kelly that you can reach for as you would say a Gold Togo Birkin. A kind of "work horse" Kelly. One you wouldn't worry about or give a second thought to using if it's raining or if you're not dressed up or even (gasp) if your in your rubber flip-flops.

Now let's say we're talking about.......ME! What would you recommend that is NOT Box calf, that can be a work horse in a color that would go with just about anything (especially black and jeans), that would "age" along with me (keep in mind I'm at half a century here) and in 28cm Sellier?

I think I know which direction to go but I'd love to hear your recommendations......................:yes:
 
#2
I'm no help 'cause I only like Kellys in Box, I don't like them in more casual textured leathers....I would consider Barenia or Vache Naturelle, but that's it....
 
#3
workhorse + 28cm Sellier Kelly >>> my vote goes back to Togo.

Colour >>> this is hard, so I'm just going to share with you my most recent choices. Raisin, Vert Olive & Black. In this order.
 
#5
See, DUNA......that's my problem exactly! I'm attracted to Box calf for Kelly's and I'm down to my vintage Black Box which I baby because it's so old but in PERFECT condition and my Chocolate Box and the Croc. So, because I really enjoy carrying the Kelly, I feel I need one that I don't worry about....oiy vey.
 
#6
Yup, HG. That's the one I'm thinking of and if that's the case then I'd better develop some PATIENCE (which I lack) because that's going to be one bag I'm going to need some luck in finding.

BTW, does PORC come in different colors?
 
#9
shopmom411 said:
Yup, HG. That's the one I'm thinking of and if that's the case then I'd better develop some PATIENCE (which I lack) because that's going to be one bag I'm going to need some luck in finding.

BTW, does PORC come in different colors?
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Natural, gold, what looked like marron fonce, and if memory serves, I've seen it in indigo. Not 100% sure about the indigo, though. 90% of the ones I've seen have been gold. It also comes matte and lisse.

BTW, this leather ages well. It's like "Look Ma! No botox!"
 
#10
Workhorse leather = Clemence, Togo and Fjord..
28 cm sellier = Fjord will be excellent because it has the rigide but soft to touch but I don't know if they ever make Kelly in Fjord.
Color = Black or MF..

I am also looking for one with your specification SM so I will be folowing this trade. Great thread!
 
#12
:shame: Yep. I'm a smoothie.............:P

The ONLY textured bag (outside of my Croc) I have is the Togo Birkin. It's kinda interesting how this turned out, KWIM?
 
#13
shopmom411 said:
:shame: Yep. I'm a smoothie.............:P

The ONLY textured bag (outside of my Croc) I have is the Togo Birkin. It's kinda interesting how this turned out, KWIM?
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That's what I thought. The only leathers I love are box, barenia, and Swift. I might not have fallen in love with peau porc if I hadn't been flipping through my Beaute en Voyage and noticed how the vintage porc items turned out after 50 years.
 
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