Sombrero or Epsom for Kelly Sellier 28 Black??

[purplepinky]

Hi Ladies,
Pretty new here. Debating over a few trustworthy resellers offering either Kelly 28 Sellier black GHW in Sombrero leather or Epsom. Both new, but Sombrero is $3000 less than the epsom and they are both obviously more than retail. Thoughts? Suggestions? All are welcome. TIA!!!

 

[lulilu]

I like epsom for small sellier kellys. Someone can chime in, but I don't think sombrero wears well.

 

[shopaholicious]

The characteristic of these two leathers are quite different. You can learn more here https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/experiences-with-veau-sombrero.787264/post-33892334

If you plan to collect multiple H bags, sombrero makes a very special piece. If you want wear your bag and be carefree, go with epsom. Welcome to the orange slippery slope!

 

[Sofiko]

Hi Ladies,
Pretty new here. Debating over a few trustworthy resellers offering either Kelly 28 Sellier black GHW in Sombrero leather or Epsom. Both new, but Sombrero is $3000 less than the epsom and they are both obviously more than retail. Thoughts? Suggestions? All are welcome. TIA!!!

I personally think no problem in this question- all the way Sombrero! It is such an exquisite, special leather - can’t possibly compare it with epsom ..Good luck deciding!

 

[Fjames]

Hi,
Can you please tell me how much was the price for the epsom cos I just bought mine from a reseller and curious about the pricing? Thanka

Hi Ladies,
Pretty new here. Debating over a few trustworthy resellers offering either Kelly 28 Sellier black GHW in Sombrero leather or Epsom. Both new, but Sombrero is $3000 less than the epsom and they are both obviously more than retail. Thoughts? Suggestions? All are welcome. TIA!!!

 

[gettinpurseonal]

I have a sombrero Kelly sellier 32. The leather is soft, looks beautiful, and I feel it is truly unique.

 

[QuelleFromage]

So funny when Sombrero is more than Epsom at retail.

 

[gettinpurseonal]

So funny when Sombrero is more than Epsom at retail.

True true. Why is sombrero leather selling for less than retail, while Epsom leather is selling for more? I suppose it’s people’s unfamiliarity with sombrero and the fear of a smooth leather, since Epsom is much more readily available in the H world.

 

[ssqueen2b]

I have a sombrero Kelly sellier 32. The leather is soft, looks beautiful, and I feel it is truly unique.

Hi there , I know this is an old post but I'm about to purchase a sombrero Kelly. It will be my first Kelly that I have been wanting for more than 35 years?
Can you please tell me how well does this leather fair? Is it really stratch prone?

 

[Itinerantd]

Hi there , I know this is an old post but I'm about to purchase a sombrero Kelly. It will be my first Kelly that I have been wanting for more than 35 years?
Can you please tell me how well does this leather fair? Is it really stratch prone?

Have no first hand experience but I have seen YouTube videos or articles saying sombrero does scratch easily like other smooth leathers but cannot be buffed out because no patina develops due to the sort of matte finish. The old sombrero bags on line do look sort of tired and more beat up compared to say box bags but perhaps if it is not a heavy use bag I’d still go for it. New it is definitely very beautiful and it is a rarer leather seems like.

 

[lulilu]

Maybe the sellier form will keep the bag "stiffer" and not look old fast. But I am not a fan of leathers that need to be babied.

 

[kellyplease]

I personally think no problem in this question- all the way Sombrero! It is such an exquisite, special leather - can’t possibly compare it with epsom ..Good luck deciding!

Thank you

Have no first hand experience but I have seen YouTube videos or articles saying sombrero does scratch easily like other smooth leathers but cannot be buffed out because no patina develops due to the sort of matte finish. The old sombrero bags on line do look sort of tired and more beat up compared to say box bags but perhaps if it is not a heavy use bag I’d still go for it. New it is definitely very beautiful and it is a rarer leather seems like.

Thank you

Have no first hand experience but I have seen YouTube videos or articles saying sombrero does scratch easily like other smooth leathers but cannot be buffed out because no patina develops due to the sort of matte finish. The old sombrero bags on line do look sort of tired and more beat up compared to say box bags but perhaps if it is not a heavy use bag I’d still go for it. New it is definitely very beautiful and it is a rarer leather seems like.

Thank you so much for your feed back.
Decided to pass since I want something more resilient like its owner