I personally haven't but have seen others do it. Can you bring your own maxi twilly into the store and try it and see if you like it?
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Bag twins - I love using mine! Easy-peasy with the different lengths. And it's great for travel! It looks great on you 
Bag twins - I love using mine! Easy-peasy with the different lengths. And it's great for travel! It looks great on you
Thank you! It was the definition of “impulse buy”!
That's how I bought mine too!
Which size is your black opli 24 or 28? Love it
I’m new to this forum and to purchasing an Hermès bag in general...I usually pick up scarves at airport stores for duty free pricing and also because I have no hometown stores. I really like the shape and style of the Opli 28 in the Geranium/Azalea color. I’m wondering if I should just order online in the US (I have an Oregon shipping address so no sales taxes) or is this bag possible to buy in a store in Paris or London? The French and UK websites only show this model in the black exterior color, does that mean that you won’t find other colors in the store in those countries? Is this one of the bags one can purchase without getting the infamous appointment at the FSH store? Thank you!
Great choice, the Opli is a wonderful bag. You will need an appointment at FSH when you want to get a bag, but if you try to squeeze in it may be worth mentioning you are not looking for a B/K/C
Just because the website only shows one colour it doesn’t mean only this is available in the respective countries. The webshop has its own warehouse and will only carry a selection of what is available in general. You might get lucky in a boutique, the Opli is not that highly sought after but is also ordered in less quantities. However, I have experienced that at least my store always has one in when I asked for it and have also seen Oplis at airport stores. Good luck for your hunt and please share - we are seeing far too few pictures of this beautiful bag.
Bumping this thread (and sorry this is so long!) I'm trying to decide between Lindy 26 and Opli 28 - can anyone comment on pros/cons of both? The shop by me doesn't have an Opli to see in person. Thank you in advance all
FYI, I don't carry a ton: iPhone X, small wallet, card case of extra cards (eventually migrating this to a Calvi or two), small bag with cosmetics and spare meds and usually a couple of toddler items (sweater, snack etc.)
My only bag requirements these days: no obvious branding and no clip-on shoulder straps (straps gotta be integrated to the style - that hand-carry Kelly Sellier will come when the kid is older!)
Opli 28 questions:
- How much can the bag actually hold (particularly as compared to the Lindy 26) without changing appearance? Does it feel small or roomy?
- Is the middle compartment too tight to get things in/out of?
- How wide is that flat section of the middle compartment and are those side areas wasted space? (see photo)
- Can you really see what's in there or do those pinched sides where the strap attaches hinder what you can see?
- If you put things in the front/rear flatter pockets, does it mess up the bag structure?
- When you put things in those front/rear pockets, does the front flap lie flat or does it "flare" or "wing" out at the corners? I can't tell where the magnetic closure(s) is/are.
- How easy is it to transition from cross body to shoulder? Is there any way to remove the strap to make it a clutch?
- Does it feel "bulky" under the arm? It seems to be 4.3" as compared to the Lindy 26 which is aprox 5" thick. Not sure that will make enough of a difference in feel?
- The only obvious "con" for me is that I'd be choosing to go with cross body rather than the slightly more elegant hand-carry. More functional, less pretty?
- Do you Opli owners find the front flap stays "square" to the bag? See the blue photo where the flap either was never square or has tilted over time.
For me, here are the pros/cons of the Lindy 26:
- Pro: Love the dual carry options with integrated strap
- Pro: The big "hole" style structure holds a ton (even in size 26) and seems like it's super flexible re. what you can fit in there.
- Con: When on shoulder, it's a bit thick/boxy to me (sticks out from my body too much)
- Con: feels a little "squat" overall
- Con: Black leather doesn't come in verso interior (but in the Opli it does, love!)
FYI, I don't carry a ton: iPhone X, small wallet, card case of extra cards (eventually migrating this to a Calvi or two), small bag with cosmetics and spare meds and usually a couple of toddler items (sweater, snack etc.)
My only bag requirements these days: no obvious branding and no clip-on shoulder straps (straps gotta be integrated to the style - that hand-carry Kelly Sellier will come when the kid is older!)
Opli 28 questions:
- How much can the bag actually hold (particularly as compared to the Lindy 26) without changing appearance? Does it feel small or roomy?
- Is the middle compartment too tight to get things in/out of?
- How wide is that flat section of the middle compartment and are those side areas wasted space? (see photo)
- Can you really see what's in there or do those pinched sides where the strap attaches hinder what you can see?
- If you put things in the front/rear flatter pockets, does it mess up the bag structure?
- When you put things in those front/rear pockets, does the front flap lie flat or does it "flare" or "wing" out at the corners? I can't tell where the magnetic closure(s) is/are.
- How easy is it to transition from cross body to shoulder? Is there any way to remove the strap to make it a clutch?
- Does it feel "bulky" under the arm? It seems to be 4.3" as compared to the Lindy 26 which is aprox 5" thick. Not sure that will make enough of a difference in feel?
- The only obvious "con" for me is that I'd be choosing to go with cross body rather than the slightly more elegant hand-carry. More functional, less pretty?
- Do you Opli owners find the front flap stays "square" to the bag? See the blue photo where the flap either was never square or has tilted over time.
For me, here are the pros/cons of the Lindy 26:
- Pro: Love the dual carry options with integrated strap
- Pro: The big "hole" style structure holds a ton (even in size 26) and seems like it's super flexible re. what you can fit in there.
- Con: When on shoulder, it's a bit thick/boxy to me (sticks out from my body too much)
- Con: feels a little "squat" overall
- Con: Black leather doesn't come in verso interior (but in the Opli it does, love!)
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I purchased this Geranium Opli 24 with a Rose Azalee interior last night. I love the functionality of this bag!! For me casual and super practical and as TankerToad says, it is a true crossbody bag. The 2019 version comes with a chain instead of the leather strap but the chain is super big and heavy
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Omg. I simply went in to browse and look at scarves and was debating on buying the new orange shopping bag charm and I made a quick comment to my SA how I really like the look of the opli handbag. She quickly said to me to wait right there and walked back out with this same exact bag. I fell in love immediately. The red leather is so beautiful and the bag is so comfortable and easy to use. I don't know why it is not as popular as some of the other Hermes lines. And to top it off I was finally asked what kind of B/K would I want!
Bumping this thread (and sorry this is so long!) I'm trying to decide between Lindy 26 and Opli 28 - can anyone comment on pros/cons of both? The shop by me doesn't have an Opli to see in person. Thank you in advance all
FYI, I don't carry a ton: iPhone X, small wallet, card case of extra cards (eventually migrating this to a Calvi or two), small bag with cosmetics and spare meds and usually a couple of toddler items (sweater, snack etc.)
My only bag requirements these days: no obvious branding and no clip-on shoulder straps (straps gotta be integrated to the style - that hand-carry Kelly Sellier will come when the kid is older!)
Opli 28 questions:
- How much can the bag actually hold (particularly as compared to the Lindy 26) without changing appearance? Does it feel small or roomy?
- Is the middle compartment too tight to get things in/out of?
- How wide is that flat section of the middle compartment and are those side areas wasted space? (see photo)
- Can you really see what's in there or do those pinched sides where the strap attaches hinder what you can see?
- If you put things in the front/rear flatter pockets, does it mess up the bag structure?
- When you put things in those front/rear pockets, does the front flap lie flat or does it "flare" or "wing" out at the corners? I can't tell where the magnetic closure(s) is/are.
- How easy is it to transition from cross body to shoulder? Is there any way to remove the strap to make it a clutch?
- Does it feel "bulky" under the arm? It seems to be 4.3" as compared to the Lindy 26 which is aprox 5" thick. Not sure that will make enough of a difference in feel?
- The only obvious "con" for me is that I'd be choosing to go with cross body rather than the slightly more elegant hand-carry. More functional, less pretty?
- Do you Opli owners find the front flap stays "square" to the bag? See the blue photo where the flap either was never square or has tilted over time.
For me, here are the pros/cons of the Lindy 26:
- Pro: Love the dual carry options with integrated strap
- Pro: The big "hole" style structure holds a ton (even in size 26) and seems like it's super flexible re. what you can fit in there.
- Con: When on shoulder, it's a bit thick/boxy to me (sticks out from my body too much)
- Con: feels a little "squat" overall
- Con: Black leather doesn't come in verso interior (but in the Opli it does, love!)
So I use my Opli 28 a lot, much more than I thought I would! I do not own a Lindy (though am familiar with it in store) so I cannot make a direct comparison. I definitely do not consider the Opli to be a roomy bag at all. It easily fits a slim wallet, single car key, glasses case and iphone. Anything not flat and rectangular will fit but will distort the shape of the bag. I think with time each bag will become skewed as above, especially if carried on same side all the time.
This is pretty much what I carry...last pic shows attachment of strap, it is not detachable. Next to it is a little Louis Vuitton cosmetic case I usually carry but will not fit into this bag.
Overall I absolutely love this bag, though it's definitely not what I'd consider a "workhorse" at all. For that I have totes, etc. HTH!
Edit: there is no way this bag will fit snacks and kid items as well. Sorry
I too saw the red in store and it's gorgeous. I'm not a pink person and it think this one was pink inside???
Wore the Opli 24 yesterday.
To give a late and brief answer to @peonies13, it sounds like a Lindy 26 would work better with toddler. I also own a couple of Lindy 26's and in the beginning it felt bulky to me too. You get used to automatically pushing it behind your arm so it's not against the body and stays out of the way. It definitely will be more roomy than even a Opli 28. If you're not needing the space than the Opli will work.
To give a late and brief answer to @peonies13, it sounds like a Lindy 26 would work better with toddler. I also own a couple of Lindy 26's and in the beginning it felt bulky to me too. You get used to automatically pushing it behind your arm so it's not against the body and stays out of the way. It definitely will be more roomy than even a Opli 28. If you're not needing the space than the Opli will work.
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