Sellier: structured, external stitching. More difficult and therefore takes longer to fabricate, therefore can be harder to source. More expensive than retourne.Why would one want this vs a retourne? I'm trying to learn and surprise my wife for Christmas.
Retourne: less structured, easier to get into, internal stitches. A more casual look.
It’s a personal choice.I have 3 Kelly Sellier. I personally do not like the retourne.
Kelly Sellier comes in epsom, chèvre, Tadelakt, barenia, sombrero, butler, Togo and exotics. By far most common is epsom. Your wife may or may not like epsom. Again it’s a personal choice.
But having said that, I think any Kelly you buy for your wife, she will treasure.
Does she already have a Kelly? Which one does she have?