Mini is not an everyday size for me, unless I'm sightseeing or traveling without much stuff. I usually carry it to events and out at night. I can't load it with my full-size wallet, sunglasses, wet wipes, etc. It's an alternative to Chanel mini, for example, but not an everyday bag if you carry alot.
Hooray for the Halzan...
- Thread starter Crocodiva
- Start date
TPF may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, and others
Mini is not an everyday size for me, unless I'm sightseeing or traveling without much stuff. I usually carry it to events and out at night. I can't load it with my full-size wallet, sunglasses, wet wipes, etc. It's an alternative to Chanel mini, for example, but not an everyday bag if you carry alot.
Hi there Halzan lovers. Regarding beton for a Halzan, while I have an Evercolor mini roulis, it is an occasional use bag, and i am careful to wear it with longer white shirts or light colored jackets if carryong on the shoulder. My regular size everyday Halzan is barenia. I think most Halzans are clemence, swift or Barenia. So far there has been no color transfer on my mini roulis. I can’t speak about clemence, but if you handle it in thn store and you notice it does attract dirt or handling marks, it would be a no brainer to go with etain imo. Just remember too that Halzan is a cross body, everday type of bag that you sling around a bit and that might help you decide on the color choice. Hope that helps.
If it's your 1st one then I would go for 31. I love the pretty colors of the mini but it's just too small. It's fits like Chanel mini. Small wallet, phone & key etc. That's about it. Even 31 is not a full size bag, more of a cross body bag. Remember that the compartment is a lot narrower. It's a perfect weekend & travel bag though. 31 only comes in either clemence or barenia so far. More likely you will get the clemence one if you choose 31. You won't regret getting a Halzan!
Etain! That was my 1st Halzan & I used it nonstop. I don't really like contrast stitching either but it doesn't bother me on Halzan for some reason.
I was trying on both and was difficult to decide !! My SA was saying that my inclination was towards beton as I kept looking at it when comparing both. I did have a soft spot for the Beton admittedly. Incidentally, one of my only two light colored bags was in total loss due to burns from a leaked dehumidifier packet on Sunday!! Seems like it’s a calling for a light bag. Have yet to decide . SA was nice enough to give me till Friday to think! It’s kinda surprising that he could put the bags aside for so long . The two bags came in early last week and were still available.
Last edited:
Thank you very much Lanit, you confirm what we think for the color transfer. Your mini roulis is so gorgeous, but as you say, we have to be careful with light bags.
Sue-sue, if you really love the beton, you must go with your heart. I wear a lot of white and greys all year round. Most of my bags are darker neutrals so the beton is super special for me and I enjoy carrying it. You may have other darker neutrals already so perhaps it really suits your collection. For travel and work though, i am hard on my bags since I commute and go to a lot of meetings as well. We hope to see your decision!
Thanks ladies for your reply. It will be my first halzan so am keen to make the most out of it. if the mini is similar to a Chanel mini then i doubt I will make much use out of it. Going to try track one down in the stores. Ideally looking for an etoupe @WellTakenCareOf love your halzan!!!!
So... I didn’t make it to the store, but I was lucky enough to come across the etoupe on the website so bought it straight away. Here it is... I love it!!!
Does anyone have Trench? I'm looking at the mini in Trench and may get the 31 in Orange. My black mini is so versatile. These are addictive!
I've not, but own a pico in trench (clemence, not swift). Find this color to be a perfect neutral, very chic. And yes, Halzan are addictive, I'm waiting for my mini, and hope to add a second 31 one day. Orange 31 has contrast stitching or not ? I'd love an orange one, juicy, and Happy.
Congrats, we are twin, and I swear you will not regret your purchase. Please, indulge us with some mod shots
I have a Craie Halzan in clemence and haven't experienced any issues, but I am a very monochromatic dresser so I carry it when I am wearing something in the white/ beige/ grey spectrum. When wearing dark colors/ jeans, I generally carry a dark bag. Beton is a lovely neutral, but so is Etain- they are both gorgeous!
A classic color and a chic and useful choice- you will love the Halzan, it's such a versatile and easy bag to carry
