I’m so torn now. My SA told me she has Etoupe picotin 18 with Clemence leather. I prefer epsom or Maurice leather. What should I do? Should I just go ahead with clemence leather? I prefer more structure bag, please advise me what to do. Thank you
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Comparison of picotin lock 18 left rose Sakura in Clemence, right Vert Criquet in Maurice. Both bags are completely empty for this picture so you can see how the Clemence flops more than the Maurice. 
Yassssss this is exactly what I was looking for, thank you @DoggieBags
I love the Clemence grain but I think I'd personally be much happier with the Maurice if I can find it.i noticed the Maurice leather looks so nice and I think I like their grains more than Clemence. Should I turn the offer down? But I don’t want a SA not happy
In the picotin, I prefer Maurice over Clemence but that doesn’t mean I would not use my Clemence Picotin. I don’t use a bag liner with the Maurice picotin but I would use one with Clemence to give it a little bit more structure but that’s just my preference.
With using the bag liner will it make Clemence Picotin look more structure? If so I think I could go with it. I never seen the bag in person. Thank you
Dear @chanelever, if you prefer Maurice, have a look at Clemence but tell your SA the truth, you'd be more comfortable with Maurice as Clemence can be floppy and you like structured bags. Don't feel you have to please your SA. Besides, that way, your SA will know your taste better.
Yes, I would definitely go if I were you. And I would profusely thank my SA for thinking of me and for keeping the bag so I can see it. Maybe it's love at first sight...
But it has to make your heart sing. 
If not, wait for the perfect one. I have two Picotins 22 in Clemence and one is a bit floppy and the other one is more structured; and I have one Picotin 18 in Clemence which is more structured because it's smaller. I also have MaiTai inserts for both sizes but I think I don't need to use the insert for keeping the structure of the 18 yet (I use it for organizing). HTH!
