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#173
I love my workhorse, a B 35 Vache Natural GHW. She is strong timeless and just a perfect companion. She has been my workhorse for years. But I feel like she can use a break by adding a 2nd workhorse to my collection. A Kelly will make a great 2nd workhorse but what leather aside from Vache Naturale will be ideal for the task?
Recommendations for a perfect 2nd workhorse to add to my collection are welcome.
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itorresmd said:
I love my workhorse, a B 35 Vache Natural GHW. She is strong timeless and just a perfect companion. She has been my workhorse for years. But I feel like she can use a break by adding a 2nd workhorse to my collection. A Kelly will make a great 2nd workhorse but what leather aside from Vache Naturale will be ideal for the task?
Recommendations for a perfect 2nd workhorse to add to my collection are welcome.
Thanks
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I have and love the same Birkin as yours, X in a circle, 1994. To me a Kelly will be much harder to use as an everyday bag, as it holds less and is harder to get in and out of. That said, I like Box leather for a Kelly. Let us know what you decide.
 
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itorresmd said:
I love my workhorse, a B 35 Vache Natural GHW. She is strong timeless and just a perfect companion. She has been my workhorse for years. But I feel like she can use a break by adding a 2nd workhorse to my collection. A Kelly will make a great 2nd workhorse but what leather aside from Vache Naturale will be ideal for the task?
Recommendations for a perfect 2nd workhorse to add to my collection are welcome.
Thanks
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If you love Vache Natural and want a workhorse Kelly, why not Barenia? Here’s my 1999 Barenia K35, both tough and beautiful, a great workhorse bag!

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I also wear it crossbody a lot so the backside of the Kelly sweeps across my hip and backside, but with Ardennes leather, I don’t worry about creating rub marks on the Kelly.
 
#179
lala28 said:
How about Ardennes? Tough, durable and virtually scratch and weather proof. A little thicker and heavier than Clemence. Right now I’m using my Ardennes Kelly 35 as my workhorse. I leave the front draw straps open for easier access.

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I will definitely consider Ardennes as well. Durability and resistance are one of the most important factors.
 
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