Is this Birkin distorted or no?
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I have a Togo B30 etoupe. I don’t think this bag is particularly distorted. But in this size and larger, Togo, Clemence, and swift do relax with use. If you want a more rigid shape, I agree with others who posted above that epsom and/or sellier B may be the way to go.
I have Epsom B and K 25, both of which hold their shape as well as a discontinued leather Vache Liegee B30 which does as well (BTW, I don’t recommend VL; it’s fine but I wouldn’t go out of my way to look for one when Epsom is so readily available)
ETA: @Rusalka122, I would pick either etoupe or gold leather. I have both, and every other 5-10 years, I favor one slightly over the other *
.But, be sure about the size. If you don’t carry a lot, and generally wear lighter weight clothing, a B25 might be the way to go. (If I’m wearing a bulky coat, a B30 or K28 looks nice. I’m 5’2”, medium build, about a US 4-6 size) My preference is PHW too
*post Covid SIP, I use gold more, and I have both a B30 gold swift and a B25 gold sellier (they serve different purposes). Gold is more of a pop neutral color. Etoupe, IMO, more quiet and refined (which is not always what one wants)
Here: B25; B30, both gold (one Epsom sellier, one relaxed swift)
And, so Kelly elan Epsom etoupe (28 base) and B30 etoupe Togo (similar to the one you are considering. I do not wear my B30 Togo often, but I do store standing up and I like the slouch)
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I might look into these types of leathers.
I also was wondering what color would you chose if it will be my only Birkin ( for now at least) and I live in Miami.
I kind of wanted to be able to use it for different seasons but more for warm weather I guess. Black with PHW, Etoupe with PHW or Gold with PHW? Thank you!
For comparison purposes:
All three are 30s in Togo. The Gold is about two and a half years old and usually has an insert; the VC is 9 months old and never has and insert; and the craie is three months old and always has an insert. If you use a Togo bag it will slouch which I LOVE but if you prefer a more rigid style, I’d go with sellier and/or epsom.
All three are 30s in Togo. The Gold is about two and a half years old and usually has an insert; the VC is 9 months old and never has and insert; and the craie is three months old and always has an insert. If you use a Togo bag it will slouch which I LOVE but if you prefer a more rigid style, I’d go with sellier and/or epsom.
Looking at the pictures of the bags in Togo I actually love it. I mean it got softer over time I can see that but I love the look. I think I will go ahead and purchase that Birkin from Fashionphile in Gold.
Thank you all for your help
Thank you all for your help
Cravin does point out that those pictures are of Kelly's
does that make you change what you wish for?
To answer your question, I would say, 'Not distorted'.
Perhaps, 'looking like a bag that you had had from new and used a bit' rather than 'factory fresh'.
Congrats! I love the bit of slouch Togo gives.. my only B is a 35 Togo and I love it so much
Hopefully Kelly will be my next purchase. I have heard that Hermes is addictive lol
I have placed an ordered few hours ago and it should be here this coming Wednesday. As soon as I placed an ordered few I started reading some comments abound this bag that I posted in the other group and some people mentioned that stitching looks off and it is probably fake. Ahhhhhh I hope not…. I was so happy with my purchase but I guess now have to wait and see. I will authenticate it with bababebi anyway but I am concerned now 
That person on Facebook is pretty unknowledgeable and is saying silly things. “A true Birkin never would’ve lost its shape no matter what.”I have placed an ordered few hours ago and it should be here this coming Wednesday. As soon as I placed an ordered few I started reading some comments abound this bag that I posted in the other group and some people mentioned that stitching looks off and it is probably fake. Ahhhhhh I hope not…. I was so happy with my purchase but I guess now have to wait and see. I will authenticate it with bababebi anyway but I am concerned now
I wouldn’t worry. FP is reputable when it comes to Birkin authentication.Thank you so much for calming me down. It makes me feel better now. Can’t wait to authenticate it and have a peace of mindThat person on Facebook is pretty unknowledgeable and is saying silly things. “A true Birkin never would’ve lost its shape no matter what.”
You could always ask for a extra authentication if that would help you… bababeb… something is the reference everyone is talking about … perhaps…Thank you so much for calming me down. It makes me feel better now. Can’t wait to authenticate it and have a peace of mind
I have 1 B 30 in Togo that I use almost everyday. Never had that “waviness” at the top of the front panel, but I do not stuff my bags at all. I hope you love it when you see it in real life. You can always tell by the smell of the leather….even older bags. Unless the prev owner sprayed their bags with perfume or carried a pastrami sandwich in it daily, that pure H leather smell is still there if you hold it very close to your nose.