Hi all,
I ordered my first Loewe puzzle bag but accidentally ordered 2 in the same colour (light caramel). When I unboxed them I realised they are slightly different. I checked the date code, one is made in 2019 & the other one 2020. if you look at the difference below which one would you keep?
1) Colour - 2019 made is slightly yellower. The picture below does not show much difference but you will notice in other pictures.
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2) Stitching - The 2019 made looks thicker and again the colour difference is more obvious here.
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3) Leather - 2020 feels softer and I think that's why it has a bit of slouch on the flap when I hold it by the handle.
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4) The imperfection on each bag. Sorry to be picking bones out of an egg here but they're also why I don't know which one to keep.
One corner of the 2019 made is less grained (almost smooth)
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Stitching on one of the tabs on the 2020 made is a little off.
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Thank you all for your opinion!
Of all the differences that you’ve noted, color is the most important and trumps all others. Personally, I’d go for the richer caramel color of the 2020. It’s an added bonus that the softer leather causes the bag to slouch more (which I prefer) but I’d focus on which color works best with your palate. Good luck!