Hiya, just got the juicy from a store manager that Mahina is comming out in PATENT sometimes this year!!!! The patent is soft, thus allow the Mahina to remain smooshy w/o crackling (or so he said), and water proof, certainly not as thick of coacting as Vernis, but a bit thicker than just glazed.....Perhaps similar to Chanel's patent cabas material? hope is not as shinny though
any additional info is appreciated
My local LV boutique already had this on display. I think the SA said the release date was Nov 1st. It was nice but I wasn't in LVoe with it. They had the brown one and the cutouts are pretty easy to see not like in the leather Mahina which is more subtle. The patent leather also felt a bit thin and skimpy if that makes any sense. I am sticking with my Mahina L - the thick soft leather is the best IMO and justifies the cost of the bag.