indeed its so sad. but when buying direct from hermes its cost more. its such a great leather but many people doesnt know how to appreciate it. I guess for the price people are paying for hermes, they prefer "scratch proof", maintenance free leather which can last. So one day when they decided to sell theres a value to it.
Do you think it may have been recolored outside of Hermes? That is the only reason I can think of.
Never. I have several Swift bags and also some in Gulliver, the predecessor to Swift. They’re all as buttery soft as the day I bought them. Please make sure the bag is authentic Hermès, I’ve seen knock offs with leathers that did not age well.
In a 30 it will probably get pretty slouchy over time. I personally would not accept anything over size 25 in Swift unless you love that slouchy puddly look.
I personally prefer swift over all the other leathers. All birkins overtime will begin to slouch no matter the leather, my clemence and togo’s are all slouching, I personally prefer the slouch of swift and gulliver over time. I’m currently using a 35 cm graphite with GHW and have a beautiful Mai Tai organizer inside which gives it more stability but also use it without. I have birkins that are 10 and 20 years old that slouch terribly. I do now own any in epsom which seems to be the sturdiest, but it’s all a matter of choice in texture and sheen. I personally prefer the flat leather of swift but of course it all is a matter of preference. If you want no slouch then maybe look at the newer sellier birkins.
Thank you all for your feedback! After researching more about the leather I am going to accept! I love the sheen look and smooth grain and I don’t mind if my birkin slouches a bit over time . All about that chic well loved/ lived in look!You and I are staunch swift supporters.
One of favourite leathers, I have invested heavily and don't regret it at all. Swift is almost a 'velvet' leather, I love the way it looks re takes colour and ages.
My most complemented bags just happen to be in Swift
That is a perfect description, the leather is like velvet. My gulliver bags, the predecessor to swift, still look beautiful and infinitely better than my older clemence and togo bags (although I do think togo ages a tab better than clemence). Next to chèvre, swift is my favorite leather.You and I are staunch swift supporters.
One of favourite leathers, I have invested heavily and don't regret it at all. Swift is almost a 'velvet' leather, I love the way it looks re takes colour and ages.
My most complemented bags just happen to be in Swift
with was a Swift Travel Bolide. It's so perfect and H staff or total H-strangers fall over themselves when I wear it, same with my Plume. They even remember it when I'm not carrying it. Swift suits larger travel bags because it undulates beautifully, it suits the Plume because it can't slouch too much, just enough not to look boxy. I'm sure it would great for a Kelly too.
