Ode To Swift

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I don't have a B or K in swift but I do have a Berline 28 in swift which I've just sent in for spa. The bag is holding fine, in fact better than expected, since I use it as a travelling bag and I don't baby my bags.

The only thing I have to grumble about is that it seems to be more prone to color transfer than say Togo or Clemence. I'm praying that the spa will be able to do something about the denim color transfer on the back of my Berline [emoji1374]

Good to know. Fortunately I almost never wear jeans.

Pinkiestarlet, what color is your Berline? Please let me know how the spa goes.

Is color transfer only an issue with denim?
 
Good to know. Fortunately I almost never wear jeans.

Pinkiestarlet, what color is your Berline? Please let me know how the spa goes.

Is color transfer only an issue with denim?

It's in Vermillion and yes, I will say the color transfer is more likely an issue with denim only. I was told the spa will take 6-8 months [emoji33] but then my store called me back and said they will put my bag through as an urgent case due to the denim color transfer, so I'm hoping I will get it back maybe in a month or two. I'll post here once I get it back!
 
Hi, i love Swift ! So far i have a jige clutch which i don't use that often and a kelly danse that i use on a regular basis since quite a long time (more than 6 years) and is doing just fine, not even slouching. But i tend to Baby my bags a lot so i'm not the best example. Hope that helps.
 
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Hi , does anyone have a birkin 25 in swift , more than 5 years old? I recently got a birkin in swift and am wondering about how it ages. Does it slouch like a "Relax" bolide? I have read that scratches go away with rubbing, but how about scruffs on corners ? Does anyone know how swift reacts to raindrops? Any pics would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
 
I don't have a B25 but I have had a B30 in swift for the last 10 years, original owner. I don't use tons but I don't store on its side either. I think it has held up well. Does it slouch, yes, some but not really that much and not nearly as much as you think. It probably slouches as much as my B35 in clemence. I also own a Bolide relax and the leathers aredefinitely very different. The Bolide relax is super slouchy as it was meant to be. You can even fold in half if needed and my B30 is not even closely like that. I think your swift B25 will hold up well. And in such a small size it should be okay assuming you're not careless with it.

I also recently got a B25 but in Togo. Read on the insert thread that maitai has an insert that is somewhat stiff. This may help your swift from slouching over time as well.

Hope this helps.
 
I don't have a B25 but I have had a B30 in swift for the last 10 years, original owner. I don't use tons but I don't store on its side either. I think it has held up well. Does it slouch, yes, some but not really that much and not nearly as much as you think. It probably slouches as much as my B35 in clemence. I also own a Bolide relax and the leathers aredefinitely very different. The Bolide relax is super slouchy as it was meant to be. You can even fold in half if needed and my B30 is not even closely like that. I think your swift B25 will hold up well. And in such a small size it should be okay assuming you're not careless with it.

I also recently got a B25 but in Togo. Read on the insert thread that maitai has an insert that is somewhat stiff. This may help your swift from slouching over time as well.

Hope this helps.
Hi dessert1st, thank you for sharing your experience. I will try not to be too rough with this B25 ☺️. i am also using maitai inserts on my b and k. You are right, - they are great for keeping shapes of bags. Enjoy your B25 in Togo - she is lovely !
 
Hi PinkMom- Forgot to say earlier, congrats on getting a great B25. Fun! Am glad you saw my reply as I didn't realize I didn't quote your inquiry. Enjoy because I know you're going to love it!
 
Hi! I'm being offered a black Constance 24 with gold hardware in swift. Would you recommend this leather for the Constance? Will it be too fragile?
Hi , I have a Constance 18 in swift . It is 4 years old. I use it regularly and travelled with it. The bag is still in great shape and no scruffs or scratches. I also have a Constance élan in Epsom, but by comparison, I prefer swift on Constance. Congrats on your offer!
 
Hi , I have a Constance 18 in swift . It is 4 years old. I use it regularly and travelled with it. The bag is still in great shape and no scruffs or scratches. I also have a Constance élan in Epsom, but by comparison, I prefer swift on Constance. Congrats on your offer!
I agree, swift is actually not as fragile as many would think!
I recently bought a swift lindy and have been using it daily still not signs of wear like new! I dont baaby my bags so it proves swift is just as tough as togo !!
 
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