Ode to Barenia - please show your bags and accessories :o)

[papertiger]

I know it's confusing having two leathers of a similar colour, but if you are posting on Barenia Faubourg please post here: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/everything-barenia-faubourg.982271/unread

This thread is for original original (smooth) Barenia only

 

[LailaT]

What is not to love.....

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And she will only get better

Love the naked beauty!

 

[ehy12]

Hello dears...have been offered a k25 in barenia...i have been in the practice of saying yes or no rather quickly on my own...but a few bags i have turned to the forum for feedback and here i am again.
In my current collection are:
B30 ostrich bleu de malte ghw
B30 noir togo phw
K28 noir togo ghw
K28 blue hydra evercolor ghw
Constance elan etain epsom
Lindy 30 etoupe phw
GP 36 Bougainvillea
Jige in Argile swift

I would love to add in the future a k25 and or b25 (open to colors)..and a kelly cut (open to colors).

I carry very very little (small coin wallet, key, compact, phone)..live in 4 seasons and dress very neutral colors (black, grey)...

What are your thoughts? TIA!

 

[ehy12]

Forgot to add i do NOT like scratches on my bags....i know this leather shows scratches easily...and then the patina is beautiful...

 

[Monceau]

I love barenia, but if you are mark/ scuff averse, barenia probably isn't for you.
I would suggest a grained leather like Togo or clemence. The smooth leathers are all prone to scratching.

 

[QuelleFromage]

I would check the Ode to Barenia thread. There should be a Therapy for Barenia Owners thread.

That said, my husband challenged me to scratch his Barenia Euclide (he was trying to convince me to be reckless with my Barenia B). I took a fingernail and made a nice deep line . He was right - it rubbed out and became invisible. I think Barenia is much more prone to stains than box-type scratches.

 

[27leborse]

Hello dears...have been offered a k25 in barenia...i have been in the practice of saying yes or no rather quickly on my own...but a few bags i have turned to the forum for feedback and here i am again.
In my current collection are:
B30 ostrich bleu de malte ghw
B30 noir togo phw
K28 noir togo ghw
K28 blue hydra evercolor ghw
Constance elan etain epsom
Lindy 30 etoupe phw
GP 36 Bougainvillea
Jige in Argile swift

I would love to add in the future a k25 and or b25 (open to colors)..and a kelly cut (open to colors).

I carry very very little (small coin wallet, key, compact, phone)..live in 4 seasons and dress very neutral colors (black, grey)...

What are your thoughts? TIA!

I adore Barenia and K25's also, because I carry little. So assuming this K25 is retourne, I would take it in a heartbeat! However, I am also quite familiar with this leather's idiosyncrasies and the precautions necessary to ensure it ages gracefully. If this is an adventure you are interested in taking, I would wholeheartedly encourage you to do so! And, of course, as has been suggested by QuelleFrommage, be sure to read the Ode to Barenia thread as the information there is invaluable. Otherwise, IMO you would be wise to wait for a more care-free leather Iike Togo.

 

[Serva1]

Forgot to add i do NOT like scratches on my bags....i know this leather shows scratches easily...and then the patina is beautiful...

Dear ehy, how exciting with the K25!!!I [emoji173] barenia and a small bag like this is not as prone to scratches, will complement your collection and is such a classic, more day than night, that you will love.

 

[QuelleFromage]

Hello dears...have been offered a k25 in barenia...i have been in the practice of saying yes or no rather quickly on my own...but a few bags i have turned to the forum for feedback and here i am again.
In my current collection are:
B30 ostrich bleu de malte ghw
B30 noir togo phw
K28 noir togo ghw
K28 blue hydra evercolor ghw
Constance elan etain epsom
Lindy 30 etoupe phw
GP 36 Bougainvillea
Jige in Argile swift

I would love to add in the future a k25 and or b25 (open to colors)..and a kelly cut (open to colors).

I carry very very little (small coin wallet, key, compact, phone)..live in 4 seasons and dress very neutral colors (black, grey)...

What are your thoughts? TIA!

Reading this again, I personally prefer Barenia in a Birkin to Barenia in a Kelly (and I'm a Kelly girl). But it does sound like your collection could use a neutral gold/brown/camel color bag, something less grey than etoupe. You could wait for the new Barenia Kelly with the patterned handle, that may be special IRL although I do not believe it will be available in 25.
The B25 is also adorable in Barenia (and, lol, again I don't even LIKE the B25, but in natural leather it's very cool).

 

[ehy12]

Reading this again, I personally prefer Barenia in a Birkin to Barenia in a Kelly (and I'm a Kelly girl). But it does sound like your collection could use a neutral gold/brown/camel color bag, something less grey than etoupe. You could wait for the new Barenia Kelly with the patterned handle, that may be special IRL although I do not believe it will be available in 25.
The B25 is also adorable in Barenia (and, lol, again I don't even LIKE the B25, but in natural leather it's very cool).

Thank you for your input....i said no this time.....it seemed a bit casual in barenia and in a k25 i would want to wear with dresses as an option...

 

[ehy12]

Dear ehy, how exciting with the K25!!!I [emoji173] barenia and a small bag like this is not as prone to scratches, will complement your collection and is such a classic, more day than night, that you will love.

Thank you dear....i declined the bag as i wanted a bit more formal for k25....

 

[ehy12]

I adore Barenia and K25's also, because I carry little. So assuming this K25 is retourne, I would take it in a heartbeat! However, I am also quite familiar with this leather's idiosyncrasies and the precautions necessary to ensure it ages gracefully. If this is an adventure you are interested in taking, I would wholeheartedly encourage you to do so! And, of course, as has been suggested by QuelleFrommage, be sure to read the Ode to Barenia thread as the information there is invaluable. Otherwise, IMO you would be wise to wait for a more care-free leather Iike Togo.

Thank you for your input! I declined the bag...

 

[Serva1]

Thank you dear....i declined the bag as i wanted a bit more formal for k25....

I understand, a barenia bag is imo not formal at all and I hope you will soon be offered something special again [emoji3]

 

[QuelleFromage]

I've read through all of this thread and all of the leather care threads, but I can't really find the answer to this: what's the best way to "treat" a new Barenia bag? It gets marks just by breathing on it, so what's the best way to deal with marks and scratches when one gets home? Are Lexol cleaning wipes usable?
I know to use a hairdryer on the "bloom", which moisturizes the bag.
I already have had the delighted realization that, indeed, water makes no difference to the leather at all!

 

[textilegirl]

I've read through all of this thread and all of the leather care threads, but I can't really find the answer to this: what's the best way to "treat" a new Barenia bag? It gets marks just by breathing on it, so what's the best way to deal with marks and scratches when one gets home? Are Lexol cleaning wipes usable?
I know to use a hairdryer on the "bloom", which moisturizes the bag.
I already have had the delighted realization that, indeed, water makes no difference to the leather at all!

Goodness knows I am no expert QuelleFromage, but from what I've gleaned, you can just rub any marks with your fingers a bit and carry on. It seems the oil from your hands/fingers is enough to massage the mark and begin the blending/patina-ing process. It's my understanding that you don't really want to go with any products other than a bit of saddle baume once in a very long while if the leather seems a bit dry. There are opposing views as to whether that's a procedure best left to the craftsmen or whether a reasonably competent person could tackle it themselves if needed.

My sense is that there's not much help for the somewhat 'ugly duckling' phase where there are lots of scratches etc on otherwise smooth leather; you need to just let the natural process of developing the patina do its work. The more you wear it and expose it to the elements, the faster you get to the the glory of well-aged barenia. As my bags are pre-loved, I can only dream of following my own advice

 

[QuelleFromage]

Goodness knows I am no expert QuelleFromage, but from what I've gleaned, you can just rub any marks with your fingers a bit and carry on. It seems the oil from your hands/fingers is enough to massage the mark and begin the blending/patina-ing process. It's my understanding that you don't really want to go with any products other than a bit of saddle baume once in a very long while if the leather seems a bit dry. There are opposing views as to whether that's a procedure best left to the craftsmen or whether a reasonably competent person could tackle it themselves if needed.

My sense is that there's not much help for the somewhat 'ugly duckling' phase where there are lots of scratches etc on otherwise smooth leather; you need to just let the natural process of developing the patina do its work. The more you wear it and expose it to the elements, the faster you get to the the glory of well-aged barenia. As my bags are pre-loved, I can only dream of following my own advice

Thank you. That makes sense....I was wondering what the "ugly duckling phase" was since the bag looks lovely new - now I get it ALL of these tiny marks will show for a while . The finger rubbing only takes scratches down a little (and even someone brushing the bag with a paper shopping bag left marks.....). Well, the journey has started and I'm ready to roll with it! (BTW, I LOVE that William Morris quote....sums it all up.)