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#9,856
navicular said:
hello gentlemen!

I don't normally ask for opinions prior to a purchase but could use some collective points of view for this one.
The deadline for my SO is coming up and i'm undecided between the following options:

(1) Kelly lakis 40cm in blue indigo swift with PHW (brushed hw and contrast stitching aren't avail for this model)
(2) HAC 40cm in vert fonce togo with brushed PHW (contrast stitching isn't avail for this model)
Bicolor options and contrast lining are not available for either model this season.

I don't own a kelly but already own a bicolor HAC40 in blue nuit and black with PHW.
The HAC40 shape and size works for my height and frame - adding another (and a SO at that) is the "safer" option.

However, I like the idea of a lakis (it would add variety to my collection) but am concerned that the kelly will look like a purse on me (there are none available in my country for me to try on). I am ambivalent about swift leather on a 40cm bag and worry about the wear and tear (in particular the sagging of the corners) with time. On the other hand, I like the option of being hands free (unlike with the HAC) and have been told that I can order a longer strap in a different color (I was thinking of bleu paon in swift) for contrast.

What do you think?

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I have 3 lakis
Of which 2 are swift
They wear super well
 
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#9,858
navicular, you asked for opinions:
I will stick my head above the parapet and say that (from photos) I am sorry but I don't like the Lakis.
Pace all of those who already own and love the style, but I really dislike the zips under the line of the flap fighting for textural dominance with the touret and sangles.

I would favour a HAC or straightforward Kelly 40.

My question always is, "What do you want to use if for? How do you envisage using it?"
Do you want the volume of a HAC? ideal for clothes and weekends away
What about a Kelly Sac a Depeches? if you want it for books and papers?
 
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#9,860
navicular said:
hello gentlemen!

I don't normally ask for opinions prior to a purchase but could use some collective points of view for this one.
The deadline for my SO is coming up and i'm undecided between the following options:

(1) Kelly lakis 40cm in blue indigo swift with PHW (brushed hw and contrast stitching aren't avail for this model)
(2) HAC 40cm in vert fonce togo with brushed PHW (contrast stitching isn't avail for this model)
Bicolor options and contrast lining are not available for either model this season.

I don't own a kelly but already own a bicolor HAC40 in blue nuit and black with PHW.
The HAC40 shape and size works for my height and frame - adding another (and a SO at that) is the "safer" option.

However, I like the idea of a lakis (it would add variety to my collection) but am concerned that the kelly will look like a purse on me (there are none available in my country for me to try on). I am ambivalent about swift leather on a 40cm bag and worry about the wear and tear (in particular the sagging of the corners) with time. On the other hand, I like the option of being hands free (unlike with the HAC) and have been told that I can order a longer strap in a different color (I was thinking of bleu paon in swift) for contrast.

What do you think?

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I would go for a Kelly 40 in those same specifications you listed, or stick to the HAC. I just find the Kelly Lakis too busy as well.
 
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navicular said:
hello gentlemen!

I don't normally ask for opinions prior to a purchase but could use some collective points of view for this one.
The deadline for my SO is coming up and i'm undecided between the following options:

(1) Kelly lakis 40cm in blue indigo swift with PHW (brushed hw and contrast stitching aren't avail for this model)
(2) HAC 40cm in vert fonce togo with brushed PHW (contrast stitching isn't avail for this model)
Bicolor options and contrast lining are not available for either model this season.

I don't own a kelly but already own a bicolor HAC40 in blue nuit and black with PHW.
The HAC40 shape and size works for my height and frame - adding another (and a SO at that) is the "safer" option.

However, I like the idea of a lakis (it would add variety to my collection) but am concerned that the kelly will look like a purse on me (there are none available in my country for me to try on). I am ambivalent about swift leather on a 40cm bag and worry about the wear and tear (in particular the sagging of the corners) with time. On the other hand, I like the option of being hands free (unlike with the HAC) and have been told that I can order a longer strap in a different color (I was thinking of bleu paon in swift) for contrast.

What do you think?

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I don’t mine the Lakis initially but saw Uma Thurman wearing it on a tv show and it worked for me! Personally I would not want it in swift though.
 

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Harryste said:
that sounds gorgeous, lovely size! thank you
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love the hardware, more subtle and less likely to scratch than just plain metal.
 
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