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

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One of the H influencers I follow posted his Evelyne 29 in Fauve Barenia GHW and I instantly loved the level of patina it has. He even got an aftermarket Etsy vendor to create a leather strap that looks very similar to Fauve Barenia!

Thought to share as others may appreciate the eye candy!
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I can smell this photo - in a good, leather scent way!
 
Help - I am struggling to decide: I got a financially very good offer for my vintage B40 in black Barenia which I carried a lot but managed to substitute with a vintage B35 in exact same specs, produced a few years later and in better condition. Nowadays, I tend to carry the B35, the B40 leather is even sturdier and heavier.

As I try not to hoard, I am inclined to let the b40 go (my dream would be a HaC 32 in black Barenia). But I am afraid to let go and regret it later - I know I won’t get this bag in these specs anymore. Even if I have the B35 in same specs.

I do not really need the money but would rather invest it than keeping it in my closet, if i don’t really use the bag.

All thoughts appreciated!
 
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as it seems that you do not 'have' to get rid of the bag,
I would plan to keep it for say, a year, and monitor your usage.
If you do not use it, then consider your options again - it is likely to become more and more difficult to replace should you let it go and have a change of heart
 
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Help - I am struggling to decide: I got a financially very good offer for my vintage B40 in black Barenia which I carried a lot but managed to substitute with a vintage B35 in exact same specs, produced a few years later and in better condition. Nowadays, I tend to carry the B35, the B40 leather is even sturdier and heavier.

As I try not to hoard, I am inclined to let the b40 go (my dream would be a HaC 32 in black Barenia). But I am afraid to let go and regret it later - I know I won’t get this bag in these specs anymore. Even if I have the B35 in same specs.

I do not really need the money but would rather invest it than keeping it in my closet, if i don’t really use the bag.

All thoughts appreciated!
Would love to see some photos of these Barenia bags, if you don’t mind. TIA :)

I personally think you could let go of your B40 since it’s the exact same specs at your B35. It also depends on usage but it seems like you’re getting more use out of the B35 rather than the B40. Essentially the B35 is more functional for you, and thus the B40 isn’t being used.
 
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Would love to see some photos of these Barenia bags, if you don’t mind. TIA :)

I personally think you could let go of your B40 since it’s the exact same specs at your B35. It also depends on usage but it seems like you’re getting more use out of the B35 rather than the B40. Essentially the B35 is more functional for you, and thus the B40 isn’t being used.
Thank you for your opinion- I tend towards letting it go, too.

I feel that the new owner would love it and that’s important for me, too. I think in the overall picture of things it is better to let go and allow someone else to really enjoy something that I do not fully use (anymore). Still, I loved and carried this bag a lot, so I still feel attached. Silly me.
 
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Would love to see some photos of these Barenia bags, if you don’t mind. TIA :)

I personally think you could let go of your B40 since it’s the exact same specs at your B35. It also depends on usage but it seems like you’re getting more use out of the B35 rather than the B40. Essentially the B35 is more functional for you, and thus the B40 isn’t being used.
Would love to see some photos of these Barenia bags, if you don’t mind. TIA :)

I personally think you could let go of your B40 since it’s the exact same specs at your B35. It also depends on usage but it seems like you’re getting more use out of the B35 rather than the B40. Essentially the B35 is more functional for you, and thus the B40 isn’t being used.

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