I'm thinking about a Grey Lindsay since the Petrol is so darn rare (and $$$!). I've never seen this IRL & I'm trying to get an idea of how the Lindsay's vintage leather might be like.
1.Does it bear any resemblance to Vachetta leather? I've seen some pictures where the Grey Lindsay has scuffs and random scratches which I know is part of the vintage leather. But does it scratch as easily like the vachetta (ex. even a fingernail run ever so slightly = mark)?
My grey garcia I had was prone to random scratches here & there but no where as prone as my '07 walnut!
2.Is water as lethal to it as it is to Vachetta (Instant darkening h2o mark)?
3.I noticed what holds/connects the brass rings of the straps to the bag is the same metal hardware, and one side the hardware looks like it's low enough to touch surfaces: is there alot of clinking going on when fiddling with your Lindsay or settling it on hard surfaces?
4.And a general Lindsay question since I haven't really seen any full on pics of someone wearing the Lindsay (so that it shows only ends of it), does the Lindsay flatten at all w/ less stuff in it & worn on the shoulder? Or does it pretty much hold its width/shape?
.. I'm a bit wary of having bulky shoulder bag syndrome where my elbows are stickin all the way out just to rest my arm on my bag
I've sold my Grey tophandle & I miss having a grey bag! I would love to get the Garcia Tote in grey (or a grey zoe) but I thought it'd be more practical for me to get a grey in a different style since I already have the tote in black, and a Green Zoe.
-->Anybody have any other Grey bag suggestions??
If anybody can help me out that would be much appreciated!!!
1.Does it bear any resemblance to Vachetta leather? I've seen some pictures where the Grey Lindsay has scuffs and random scratches which I know is part of the vintage leather. But does it scratch as easily like the vachetta (ex. even a fingernail run ever so slightly = mark)?
My grey garcia I had was prone to random scratches here & there but no where as prone as my '07 walnut!
2.Is water as lethal to it as it is to Vachetta (Instant darkening h2o mark)?
3.I noticed what holds/connects the brass rings of the straps to the bag is the same metal hardware, and one side the hardware looks like it's low enough to touch surfaces: is there alot of clinking going on when fiddling with your Lindsay or settling it on hard surfaces?
4.And a general Lindsay question since I haven't really seen any full on pics of someone wearing the Lindsay (so that it shows only ends of it), does the Lindsay flatten at all w/ less stuff in it & worn on the shoulder? Or does it pretty much hold its width/shape?
.. I'm a bit wary of having bulky shoulder bag syndrome where my elbows are stickin all the way out just to rest my arm on my bag
I've sold my Grey tophandle & I miss having a grey bag! I would love to get the Garcia Tote in grey (or a grey zoe) but I thought it'd be more practical for me to get a grey in a different style since I already have the tote in black, and a Green Zoe.
-->Anybody have any other Grey bag suggestions??
If anybody can help me out that would be much appreciated!!!
You're right, the Lindsay seems like a very structured bag and not one that would slim down w/ less stuff. 
(if you get what I mean!). I have noticed that I tend to wear some of my purses on my arms instead of shoulder, so I guess it would work out. I mean at least theres the shoulder wearing option available!
That colour is so nice (not to mention HTF!), do you have any pics?? 
If you can get a good deal on the scratchy one, I'd go for it - the grey was a great color, and it would go with just about anything: warm neutrals, black, bright colors, etc.
