Hi Kuwa!
If I could only keep one as a work bag, I would have to go with the black. Black is a basic color that never looks out of place and doesn't show dirt/wear/tear like lighter colors. The beige is beautiful (almost what I would call blonde), but since it is lighter, it will show more dirt/wear over the black. If wear doesn't bother you, go with the beige. It is beautiful. For me, I am anal about wear so if I could only have one, and planned to use it a lot, I would go with the black.
Hope this helps.
Thank you, lionlaw. Yes, this does help.
I am making myself a little dizzy with all the options out there, and with the price increase I feel pressured to make some hardcore decisions right now. I think part of my dilemma was caused by pictures, rather than seeing products in real life. The photo of the beige really came across beautifully, as a rich and buttery color!
And I do agree with you on the wear and tear of biege; I found myself babying that daggone laptop more than I usually do (especially with no feet). Had to yank it gently from a porter who had grabbed it & was going to chuck it up top the heap of bags.
I am the one who posted it. The styles are being rolled out at different times and may vary depending on how busy they are.
Within the next two weeks, new model #1 should debut (this is similar in shape to the chiara but with a knot and slightly smaller).
THE HOBO!!-- later in September
Model #2-- undisclosed shape-- they are still working on it, but probably in late September.
I decided to wait for the new styles since I am a hobo freak and the new chiara sounds interesting.
I like the red leather. It is a true red and does not scratch easy. The black leather is tdf. In real life it is so rich and buttery. Almost has a satin sheen to it.
Ok, as an update, I just got my bags in hand today. The leather is a true blond color, lighter than the vachetta on a LV. It is gorgeous, but I would say impossible to keep clean if you are going to use it everyday.
I will add pics of my three new bags later tonight.
I am looking at a pebble camel swatch and I have a whiskey as well. The pebbled camel is much lighter. The whiskey is a deeper milk chocolaty color with almost reddish undertones. There is also a light whiskey which is somewhat in between the camel and whiskey
Not sure about the aubergine color.
Wow I"m so excited! I just placed an order for a 2nd bag (which will be a gift for my mom).
I have already placed an order for a mini-ormala in chocolate with metallic sparkle, gold metallic suede lining and zipper added, antique gold hardware
And, is the aubergine 074 I saw a sample of the same as "the new purple" that everyone has been discussing?
thanks!!
#074 = Bordeaux (aubergine); it is NOT the new purple ~ the new purple is not in the lookbook.