Is this the one with the arched (bowling type) top? If so I saw it at an NM store and the color was fabulous. I thought it was the perfect red color. Very young and fresh. I do not think I have seen the ivory. I will say that on the one I touched, the leather was very stiff. It was not squishy or particularly pebbly. I know this is more of an edith trait as the intent is to show of the shape and structure of the bag. I just wish it were a little softer like the paddy. Keep it mind, it could have just been the one I saw. They will all very a little. Good Luck.