thanks to my Darling annie and amazing husband i was able to get a vache naturelle birkin 35cm that is simply stunning i dont baby my bags and love the patina but the color is just so very useful that when my SA called offering a 35cm phw gold birkin i began thinking should i get this i would be able to give my VN a rest and enjoy it more in ocasions that requiere its stunning beauty and keep the gold togo as the color i love for every day use !!! anyways hope you can all chip in and best as always . Birkel