Can anyone comment on the differences between epsom and chèvre in sellier? I find my epsom sellier very difficult to get into and the top under the handle is almost “bent” looking. My assumption is that chèvre will be slightly softer and easier to get into but looking for comments!
Retourne vs. Sellier Kellys
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When I first started buying H, I was adamant that I would only buy the sellier style, as it is “how a Kelly should be” to me. Retourne would make the Kelly too casual, I thought.
Fast forward two years, I have k25 in both sellier and retourne, and I can tell you they are both wonderful bags. Very different vibes.
The retourne is delightful to use, but it is more casual.
There is very little difference in terms of how easy or difficult they are to use. Epsom and chèvre sellier in 25 would be about the same. Now retourné in togo is a lot more user friendly. Ultimately I think the sellier kelly is a 'proper' lady bag, and I like @miss mitzi thought it was the only one of interest. In real life I use retourné much more. I also like vintage box retourné (photo attached) as you get the ease of retourné with the structure and formality of box.
I have K25’s in sellier epsom and chevre, as well as togo retourne. The retourne definitely is more casual and easier to use no doubt. But the sellier is more elegant and formal looking. I find my K25 chevre softer and much lighter. It doesnt have that much of a difference in terms of ease of use with the epsom except that I find my chevre less prone to scratches.
I felt the same way, I now have both Epsom Sellier and a Retourne. I love the Sellier but I use the Retourne so much more. I am open to trying the Chèvre Sellier and if it is slightly softer it might be that happy medium I am looking for 🤔
I have both sellier and retourne, and I don’t think it matters. A lighter color would perhaps be more prone to color transfer,
But this is avoidable if one makes sure dark denim or fabric is rendered color safe.
I'm obsessed with my K35 Sellier in vert anglais epsom and this weekend i became obsessed with finding a retourne K35 for casual wear. finally saw one at a preloved store in real life in togo and it was slouchy I immediately changed my mind. I might be a birkin-slouchy and kelly-sellier type of person!