I don't like the normal leather Dukes I saw at the Choo store and online because they were grained pebble leather. I saw this beauty on Saks n i got such a great deal for it I'm so happy. Yeah the Choo bags look so boring now. For Gucci, I definitely want the gg blooms small duffle n the tiger head suede messenger bag. so pretty.![]()
I actually like the black grained leather Dukes.
The Hertford I got is not in grained leather like in the pictures. It is in a smooth glossy black leather. I have to be more careful with it because it can probably show scratches more easily than grained leather. The lining is also different from the one on the website as it is a green camouflage instead of grey and black camouflage.
I guess their in-store stock sometimes differs from what they offer online.
I want to add that the tiger head suede messenger from Gucci is gorgeous. I just prefer it regular leather because I know I will ruin the bag if it is suede.