Here's something on my mind.
B/K are expensive bags, no question. Yet in a world where you can't go and readily check out stock or colours, how do you figure out if these bags and which variation is for you?
For example, I have a B30 in black. On paper, it checks all the boxes: neutral, elegant colour; good, classic size; etc. I did A LOT of research on this bag. but having had it a while, i think it's actually a bit too bulky and serious for me.
I know we all spend significant time researching, but it's not the same as living with and carrying the bag. Heck, I've noticed the bags look a lot bigger in pictures than in real life, and colours can vary hugely on lighting.
So I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on really getting an idea of what is for you? Some ideas are:
- Try friends' bags, though this requires friends with bags you'd be interested in
- Secondhand shops
- I think I saw one member's daughter reconstructed a paper Birkin for her to get an idea. So cute!
Any other advice?
B/K are expensive bags, no question. Yet in a world where you can't go and readily check out stock or colours, how do you figure out if these bags and which variation is for you?
For example, I have a B30 in black. On paper, it checks all the boxes: neutral, elegant colour; good, classic size; etc. I did A LOT of research on this bag. but having had it a while, i think it's actually a bit too bulky and serious for me.
I know we all spend significant time researching, but it's not the same as living with and carrying the bag. Heck, I've noticed the bags look a lot bigger in pictures than in real life, and colours can vary hugely on lighting.
So I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on really getting an idea of what is for you? Some ideas are:
- Try friends' bags, though this requires friends with bags you'd be interested in
- Secondhand shops
- I think I saw one member's daughter reconstructed a paper Birkin for her to get an idea. So cute!
Any other advice?