Hooray for the Halzan...

[paddlepopps]

I've recently fallen absolutely in love with the Halzan in barenia and just have to have one!
Unfortunately they are not to be found in my home store...

There are a number for sale online (used) and from resellers.
On the other hand I'll be travelling to Europe (mainly UK, Spain and Italy) for work over the rest of 2018.
Am wondering how rare/what are the chances of getting a barenia Halzan in those countries? And if there is any "rush" to get it soon eg. Limited stock/production etc, as some of my work trips will only be in Q3/4. Of course getting in-store would be ideal..!
Or should I cave and go the reseller route if they are hard to find?
Thanks!

 

[azukitea]

I've recently fallen absolutely in love with the Halzan in barenia and just have to have one!
Unfortunately they are not to be found in my home store...

There are a number for sale online (used) and from resellers.
On the other hand I'll be travelling to Europe (mainly UK, Spain and Italy) for work over the rest of 2018.
Am wondering how rare/what are the chances of getting a barenia Halzan in those countries? And if there is any "rush" to get it soon eg. Limited stock/production etc, as some of my work trips will only be in Q3/4. Of course getting in-store would be ideal..!
Or should I cave and go the reseller route if they are hard to find?
Thanks!

there were few barenia halzan around last year around summer time in paris and london, i think they make them in batches.

 

[green cove]

Hi ladies!
I just purchased a Halzan 31 and I am hoping for some sage advice from those of you who have had one for a while.
One reason I was drawn to the bag (in addition to it being lovely, IMHO) was the ability to put my phone and keys in the two back pockets, but now, in real life, I am worried that the bulge this makes in the back pockets will permanently stretch out the leather and ultimately make the back of the bag unattractive. So, I am now considering not using the pockets for anything except slips of paper, like valet tickets or easily accessible cash.
I would appreciate any experiences/thoughts/practices ya’ll can share.
Thanks!

 

[ehy12]

I just got my halzan 31 last week but have been carrying it nonstop and have been putting in my phone in the back pocket but not my keys for that reason. Although, I also have a Lindy that's a few years old in the same leather and I totally stuff the side pockets and it's been completely fine!!

 

[green cove]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience with your Lindy - that makes me feel better. I was thinking of the same approach you are taking - use the back pockets for my phone, but not my keys.

 

[lanit]

The purpose of thise pockets are for you to use them as you need. Don’t worry about stretching etc. it is a bag after all and designed for these needs. Imo sometimes being so precious with bags takes away from their original intended design. Please Enjoy!

 

[green cove]

The purpose of thise pockets are for you to use them as you need. Don’t worry about stretching etc. it is a bag after all and designed your each person as needed. Enjoy!

I hear you, and you are right. But the OCD in me to keep my bags looking pretty is strong!!

 

[rdgldy]

I have only been using the back pockets for small, flat things, like giftcards, probably for the same reason you are saying. I am so in love with this bag!!

 

[kathydep]

I hear ya! But all leathers will stretch/slouch/get softer with use so it really depends on your comfort level. I have bag OCD too so I personally dont use the pockets of my halzan 31 except for flat stuff (card/paper).

 

[green cove]

Me too rdgldy - I love this bag!!

 

[weibandy]

Hi ladies!
I just purchased a Halzan 31 and I am hoping for some sage advice from those of you who have had one for a while.
One reason I was drawn to the bag (in addition to it being lovely, IMHO) was the ability to put my phone and keys in the two back pockets, but now, in real life, I am worried that the bulge this makes in the back pockets will permanently stretch out the leather and ultimately make the back of the bag unattractive. So, I am now considering not using the pockets for anything except slips of paper, like valet tickets or easily accessible cash.
I would appreciate any experiences/thoughts/practices ya’ll can share.
Thanks!

I am also considering the Halzan, but havent yet purchased. Your avatar caught my eye - is that your hunter? Lovely looking.

 

[HeidiMom]

Congratulations on your new Halzan. I always put my phone in an outside pocket and have not noticed any stretching . I wouldn’t use those pockets for keys or anything bulkier though.

 

[Monique1004]

Hi ladies!
I just purchased a Halzan 31 and I am hoping for some sage advice from those of you who have had one for a while.
One reason I was drawn to the bag (in addition to it being lovely, IMHO) was the ability to put my phone and keys in the two back pockets, but now, in real life, I am worried that the bulge this makes in the back pockets will permanently stretch out the leather and ultimately make the back of the bag unattractive. So, I am now considering not using the pockets for anything except slips of paper, like valet tickets or easily accessible cash.
I would appreciate any experiences/thoughts/practices ya’ll can share.
Thanks!

I also use the back pockets for my phone all the time. Haven't seen any change on the bag.

 

[Holly Leigh Kim]

Hi ladies!
I just purchased a Halzan 31 and I am hoping for some sage advice from those of you who have had one for a while.
One reason I was drawn to the bag (in addition to it being lovely, IMHO) was the ability to put my phone and keys in the two back pockets, but now, in real life, I am worried that the bulge this makes in the back pockets will permanently stretch out the leather and ultimately make the back of the bag unattractive. So, I am now considering not using the pockets for anything except slips of paper, like valet tickets or easily accessible cash.
I would appreciate any experiences/thoughts/practices ya’ll can share.
Thanks!

I put my keys and sunglasses in the back pockets all the time my chubby car key plus house keys fits very well and no difference for an year.
Very comfortable bag. All my other bags are sleeping in their boxes.

 

[catin]

Oh nice - Thanks for the pictures Holly!