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[WhiteBus]

Thinking about getting Evelyne, what is a good color? Black, brown, gray seem neutral and suitable. Any thoughts?

Again the answer to your question depends on your aesthetic.
I think the ideal universal choice is a skin like barenia, then it just makes it 'a leather bag' and the actual colour is less important. In general, dark draws less attention than light; inky blue can be more interesting than black, but gold is universal.

Is the sellier Evelyne still in production - that would be a good universal version.
Another though if you don't mind trawling pre-loved a combination toile/canvas with barenia piping.

 

[luxurylover3]

stop calling it a 'QB' for a start. it's 100% tacky

LMAO I’m still a newbie so bare with me.

 

[luxurylover3]

Again the answer to your question depends on your aesthetic.
I think the ideal universal choice is a skin like barenia, then it just makes it 'a leather bag' and the actual colour is less important. In general, dark draws less attention than light; inky blue can be more interesting than black, but gold is universal.

Is the sellier Evelyne still in production - that would be a good universal version.
Another though if you don't mind trawling pre-loved a combination toile/canvas with barenia piping.

How does inky blue look like? I agree with you but I don’t want it to look too feminine.

 

[WhiteBus]

How does inky blue look like? I agree with you but I don’t want it to look too feminine.

Parker's Quink Blue Black
That colour that isn't blue, nor is it black.
Inky blue was a generic description avoiding one of the specific Hermes colour names like bleu nuit.

Feminine will have more to do with how you wear an item and carry yourself than the colour.
Where I live it is fashionable for hetero men of a certain age (i.e. old) and a certain class (i.e. upper middle) to wear hideous faded crushed strawberry-pink trousers in the summer; there is nothing feminine about that.

 

[880]

@WhiteBus, younger men wear that color where I live too lol. Nowadays, I see a grayish pink (can be year round (cords in pants or jackets can look nice)

@HEYNIXON , @netinvader , I love the taurillon saddle leather; and, the bags are gorgeous. I wish I had @netinvader ‘s lifestyle to use something like this for long trips but then I couldn’t lift it.

Hey guys! I’ve been looking at Kelly’s for a while and really trying to decide between 35 or 40.
It’s so hard to make a decision when you can’t actually try them on! And it’s a lot of money to just take a guess. I would love to see some photos of people with their K40 to try and get a better idea of proportions. I am 184cm/6ft with regular build. Any advice?!

this is something to check out esp @Prada Prince ‘s posts

Birkin 35 vs 40

Thoughts. I have a 40 and wondering if the 35 is much lighter. Not sure if it’s with all the selling and buying from FASHIONPHILE. Will it make a difference or just keep the 40.

forum.purseblog.com

I believe a 40 is a lot heavier

 

[WhiteBus]

Yes, of course, but I chose an example that associated a colour with feminine connotations (e.g. pink for a girl, blue for a boy) being worn by group of what might be expected to be traditional stylistically unadventurous men.

 

[navicular]

Congratulations on your new Kelly! —It’s so good to see another Taurillon Saddle out in the wild!

I have the HAC40 counterpart which I primarily use for short flights and road trips. Like you, I’m quite excited to see how the patina will develop on this leather.

Side note, do you happen to know how well Saddle does in the rain?

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This HAC 50 is so gorgeous and the embossed clochette is just divine
It's interesting to me that the previous release came with brushed PHW, while the newer batches come with polished PHW, like @HEYNIXON

 

[rripley]

Hi there!

Happy New Year!

I just wanted to share with you my last Christmas gift, which I really love: Kelly Depeches in Togo. The colour is chocolate, which I find really elegant and beautiful.

I hope you enjoy the pics.

Best,

Gorgeous and congrats!! I purchased a Birkin 40 togo noir last year that I am in love with (and hope to post pics of soon), but the Kelly Depeches has really got my attention as well - and would make an amazing laptop bag. Hmmmmm

 

[luxurylover3]

Parker's Quink Blue Black
That colour that isn't blue, nor is it black.
Inky blue was a generic description avoiding one of the specific Hermes colour names like bleu nuit.

Feminine will have more to do with how you wear an item and carry yourself than the colour.
Where I live it is fashionable for hetero men of a certain age (i.e. old) and a certain class (i.e. upper middle) to wear hideous faded crushed strawberry-pink trousers in the summer; there is nothing feminine about that.

Do you have some photos to share? It will be better for illustration purposes.

 

[880]

Kelly Depeches has really got my attention as well - and would make an amazing laptop bag. Hmmmmm

DH tends not to wear his bc fully loaded, it is heavy.

 

[ScarfBloke]

Congratulations on your new Kelly! —It’s so good to see another Taurillon Saddle out in the wild!

I have the HAC40 counterpart which I primarily use for short flights and road trips. Like you, I’m quite excited to see how the patina will develop on this leather.

Side note, do you happen to know how well Saddle does in the rain?

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Wow I love this. My total dream leather and this is what I love about blokes and their old doctor bags/duffle bags- this looks BETTER with age and wear. I am not into keeping everything looking brand new. I want it to show that it is being used, it is loved and you live your life with it! I love the "G" leather stamp! Plus, big enough for a newborn baby that bag!!!

 

[WhiteBus]

Do you have some photos to share? It will be better for illustration purposes.

There are plenty of illustrative photos already on this site.
Trawling through the various threads will help you to be better informed.

 

[duggi84]

Do you have some photos to share? It will be better for illustration purposes.

I think if you look up Hermès colors like Bleu Marine and Bleu Nuit you'll get a good idea as to those.

 

[luxurylover3]

There are plenty of illustrative photos already on this site.
Trawling through the various threads will help you to be better informed.

That’s the thing, there are so many threads here that it’s very easily to get lost. I actually looked through it but couldn’t find the illustrative photos.

 

[WhiteBus]

That’s the thing, there are so many threads here that it’s very easily to get lost. I actually looked through it but couldn’t find the illustrative photos.

I agree, the search function is not very user friendly.
However the Hermes Reference Library has a section with separate threads on Hermes colours and the Hermes Clubhouse has threads on different styles and leathers.
You must have looked in the wrong place.