How does the terre cuite hold up? Is the color more deeper? Or changed completely?Hi dear, I have one in Terre Cutie and Bleu Saphir/Bleu Iris/Bleu Mal Ghillies as well
Ostrich bag owners, will you buy another Ostrich bag?
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I've posted some photos of these items on this thread before, but here is a good (I think) reference point.
The orange agenda
I've had for at least 10 years. I carry, and handle this, daily. It rides around in my work bag, I've spilled stuff on it (one mark slightly visible), and it's developed a lovely glossy patina. To me, this is the epitome of well-loved ostrich. I've gotten so many complements on it, even all worn in, that someone asked me to try to find her one (I failed, they are no longer made in ostrich).The Cognac B35 is probably 12 years old. Carried a bit by my mom, who "gave" it to me a few years ago as she didn't see herself carrying it anymore. The Parchemin B30 I got in 2015....I don't carry it often as I'm scared of handle darkening, but I'm committed to changing that. You can see how the Cognac ostrich handles are slightly darker and glossier...that is ultimately how the rest of the bag will look with more use...so maybe I need to rub the main panels more.
Ostrich is a REALLY durable skin, it just takes some getting used to letting it get worn.
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The patina is stunningI've posted some of these photos on this thread before, but here is a good (I think) reference point.
The orange agenda
The Cognac B35 is probably 12 years old. Carried a bit by my mom, who "gave" it to me a few years ago as she didn't see herself carrying it anymore. The Parchemin B30 I got in 2015....I don't carry it often as I'm scared of handle darkening, but I'm committed to changing that. You can see how the Cognac ostrich handles are slightly darker and glossier...that is ultimately how the rest of the bag will look with more use...so maybe I need to rub the main panels more.
Ostrich is a REALLY durable skin, it just takes some getting used to letting it get worn.View attachment 5349987
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Wow stunning absolutely stunning! I love the patina actually and would not be opposed to the bag aging into that color. Thank you so much for your in depth response and photosI've posted some of these photos on this thread before, but here is a good (I think) reference point.
The orange agenda
The Cognac B35 is probably 12 years old. Carried a bit by my mom, who "gave" it to me a few years ago as she didn't see herself carrying it anymore. The Parchemin B30 I got in 2015....I don't carry it often as I'm scared of handle darkening, but I'm committed to changing that. You can see how the Cognac ostrich handles are slightly darker and glossier...that is ultimately how the rest of the bag will look with more use...so maybe I need to rub the main panels more.
Ostrich is a REALLY durable skin, it just takes some getting used to letting it get worn.View attachment 5349987
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I hope you find what you are looking for. In all the leathers/exotics I've had, ostrich is one of the most durable in my opinion, IF you can handle the change in appearance as it ages.
I think so, I just need to find a color that I would feel most comfortable with as it ages. I originally wanted rose tyrien or terre cuite but I think it would be better to have a color less pastel
Thank you! I always store in the dust bag away from sunlight so that should not be an issue. I really wanted a bright or pastel color ostrich but it seems perhaps the patina on those may not be as pleasant as a colorway that is richer in color
theres no issues with ostrich traveling. no CITES needed either. its easier to travel with customs wise in comparison to croc or lizard
I’m thinking about a bag in mousse colored Ostrich. If anyone can point me to any pictures, I would be grateful. Would you say mousse is between grey and brown (more taupe) or a light brown? I love etain but not so much etoupe…
I never wanted an ostrich to begin with, but I got offered Gris T which is my all time favorite color in ostrich so I took it.
Ostrich is so much prettier in person than any picture could do justice and now I'm obsessed
. I'd love a pochette or mini kelly or danse in ostrich...
Ostrich is so much prettier in person than any picture could do justice and now I'm obsessed
. I'd love a pochette or mini kelly or danse in ostrich...
I don’t have an H ostrich, although I Will one day, but I DO own ostrich(Laurus, have owned ostrich bags and shoes before, it ages beautifully and is really hardwearing-although I carry crocodile on a daily basis my ostrich bag is currently my favourite bag-id highly recommend it..I never wanted an ostrich to begin with, but I got offered Gris T which is my all time favorite color in ostrich so I took it.
Ostrich is so much prettier in person than any picture could do justice and now I'm obsessed
Would like to update that my 4 Hermes Ostrich bags have not really aged at all. I think they take some colours well, are light, durable and look new for years. To be fair, I am not hard on my bags and I do avoid getting oil, lotions and water on them.