New damier ebene leather - wrinkling, denting, and overall softness?

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I just bought a Speedy 25 and after a few days of normal usage I noticed the strap is wrinkling and the "belt loop" holes on the adjustable portion of the strap is stretched from the weight of the bag (it's only been about half full). The hole has grown in size and is stretched caused by weight that the metal buckle bears. Is this normal?

It seems the new ebene leather is very soft, matte, and overall prone to dents and wrinkles. I'm not sure what to do - should I take it to LV? I can't imagine the strap looking good if this has already happened after 5 days of regular use. Did the old DE straps do this?
 
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To reply in regards to the old DE stretching? No it didn’t. Granted I don’t have a speedy in DE but I do have a NF with the originals Ebene leather and it hasn’t stretched. I’m following as I do like the look of the new matte leather and am tempted to buy a new Ebene speedy B. My friend came back from Europe a few weeks ago with an Ebene favorite and NF and loved the new matte leather look.
 
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chlee1 said:
I just bought a Speedy 25 and after a few days of normal usage I noticed the strap is wrinkling and the "belt loop" holes on the adjustable portion of the strap is stretched from the weight of the bag (it's only been about half full). The hole has grown in size and is stretched caused by weight that the metal buckle bears. Is this normal?

It seems the new ebene leather is very soft, matte, and overall prone to dents and wrinkles. I'm not sure what to do - should I take it to LV? I can't imagine the strap looking good if this has already happened after 5 days of regular use. Did the old DE straps do this?
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I purchased my Speedy b 25 about 3 years ago and mine has no wrinkling anywhere on it. Many people have complained about the strap digging into their shoulder, but I have never found that to be a problem and I only wear mine crossbody. Love the bag. I have not seen the newer leather on the strap or trim.
 
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Same for me, my alma Bb in ebene, just a month old-hardly use btw.. I don't know how to send pics, but I can feel how wrinkle the handle is.. I can't tell it's wear and tear bec I hardly use it, and if I do. I use my alma as cross body.. And the other handle is still smooth..
 
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The only DE bag I have with the new leather is my Alma BB. All my other bags have the old treated, shiny, stiff leather.

I actually like the matte leather on the Alma BB. Gives it a softer look, IMO. And I’m not worried about accidentally scuffing the bottom as much. It seems more similar to Vachetta to me. My handles have the slight wrinkling as well, and I use it exclusively as a crossbody bag. It doesn’t bother me on this specific bag.

However, I disliked the new matte leather so much on a Speedy B 25 that I tried on at my local boutique, that I opted to purchase a pre-loved one instead. Found one in mint condition, great price, luscious canvas, old style leather and MIF in 2018. I love it.

So for me, it’s the specific bag. I think I would really like the new leather on an NF, but I already have a DE NF, so no plans to replace it.

I’m happy with my Alma BB, new leather and all.
 
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EmLooker said:
However, I disliked the new matte leather so much on a Speedy B 25 that I tried on at my local boutique, that I opted to purchase a pre-loved one instead. Found one in mint condition, great price, luscious canvas, old style leather and MIF in 2018. I love it.
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I think I'll do the same! Where did you purchase yours?
 
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