Ode to Chevre

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#331
Simply a DDG (Drop Dead Gorgeous) shot of you & the HAC, ms piggy!:heart::heart: Thank you again for sharing!

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#335
doloresmia said:
All of my bags are GWH, so just call me one of the "Older set!!!!" and proud of it!!! i love the look. i think it makes the colors so much warmer.

here is kaleidoplace's bag.... she deserves a BIG picture

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Sorry to dig up an old photo, but I came across this post while searching for other stuff and THIS is the exact RED that I want!!! Can someone please ID the color? TIA! :yahoo:
 
#340
lumiere09 said:
hi Ms Piggy,
May I tap on your fountain of knowledge? Would a CDC birkin with stamp A, be considered the original coromandel?

TIA !
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From what I read and recall, souple coromandel was introduced in the last few years, don't know the exact year but within the last 5 years. Presumably you're referring to A in a square which is year 1997, it's likely being the original coromandel.
 
#342
I hope it's ok for me to give this wonderful thread a BUMP

I have been planning for a 2nd birkin since I got my first 35(BDP) a few months a go, I know it will be a black 30cm gold HW, while still deciding on the leather, I saw a pic of a birkin with a 'spine' running down the body of the bag, I love bags with some texture, grains, veins and everything ... my BDP is a Togo... I had no idea what that leather was but saved the image in my pc... AND AM I GLAD TO DISCOVER THIS THREAD TODAY!!!!

I know I have to start my search for Chevre NOW ... but just like to ask some Chevre beginner's questions here to clear my mind ... I hope dear Chevre experts here do not mind :)

Am I right to say that Chevre is not as stiff as Box or Togo, but not as slouchy as Clemence, it is considered a structured bag (if it's a Birkin or Kelly) and will always hold its shape.
I understand that Chevre is a goat leather, so it is slightly more expensive than the general H leather like Togo and Clemence?
In terms of weight, Chevre is lighter than Togo and Clemence?
Chevre is the general term for goat leather -Do Mysore, CDC, Jahnsi and Mangalore mean different types of goat leather ? am I right to say these goat leather can be differentiate from the thickness of leather and the grains?

Thank you dear ladies in advance for helping me with this questions, I understand that Chevre is hard to come by, it would be super lucky for me if I can find one :) will be heading to Tokyo next month ... I will try my luck there :)
 
#343
IceEarl said:
Am I right to say that Chevre is not as stiff as Box or Togo, but not as slouchy as Clemence, it is considered a structured bag (if it's a Birkin or Kelly) and will always hold its shape.
Chevre is not as stiff as Boxcalf but I would not go as far to say it's softer than Togo or that Togo is stiff. Chevre generally will hold its shape. Notwithstanding, Mangalore is a fairly new leather (2008) and is by far the most pliable of all chevre skin to date. It's still too new to know for sure if it would hold its shape in time to come

I understand that Chevre is a goat leather, so it is slightly more expensive than the general H leather like Togo and Clemence?
Yes, it's the 2nd most expensive non-exotic leather after Vache Liagee

In terms of weight, Chevre is lighter than Togo and Clemence?
Yes

Chevre is the general term for goat leather -Do Mysore, CDC, Jahnsi and Mangalore mean different types of goat leather ?
Yes, they are from different species of goat and each has its own unique characteristics

am I right to say these goat leather can be differentiate from the thickness of leather and the grains?
Yes, the size and pattern of the grains as well as other characteristics like the spine and sheen of leather
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I don't profess to be an expert, but this is my understanding. Good luck in your hunt IceEarl.
 
#344
Thank you so much ms piggy for answering the questions :)

I went to my local Hermes today and asked the SM about Chevre, she said they can't order a chevre birkin for me as the leather is currently only used on small leather goods :(

So I guess I might have to look elsewhere ... anyways, I have learnt so much about this leather ... and I find myself a bit "H" smarter today ..lol
 
#345
A rare combination SO bag : 35 Birkin Ardoise Chevre Mysore with Fuchsia lining and wrapped lock. Stunning.

Pics are courtesy of owner costa. Thank you for sharing this very special bag with us.

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