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newbiebag said:
Thanks so much for posting this. I've been waiting for my B25 so long that I almost gave into buying a GP TPM just to have a bag. After seeing your beautiful B25, it made me feel better to wait a bit longer for the ONE bag. :P
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The B25 for some reason comes in very limited colors and not sure if they make one in Gris T. Rarely do I see neutrals in that size. The only colors that I've seen are black, bamboo, Rouge Pivoine and orange.
 
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chkpfbeliever said:
The B25 for some reason comes in very limited colors and not sure if they make one in Gris T. Rarely do I see neutrals in that size. The only colors that I've seen are black, bamboo, Rouge Pivoine and orange.
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My SA told me the same thing, that the B25 that he's seen came in bright colors. Initially I didn't mind because my two favorite combo are Gris T. with PHW and Red with GHW. I asked him to give me a call if he ever see a red or orange shade. I figured that since Gris T. had been discontinued, there's really not much that I can do. Well, recently I asked for a Ulysses PM notebook in Vert Anis, but was told that color was also discontinued. My SA told me that if I don't see a certain color on their website, he can't get it for me. So being the obsess person that I am, I checked that website 3X a day and magically I saw that they added a new color listed as "Green" that looked exactly like vert anis. I called the online customer service and my SA and they both confirm that "Green" was actually Vert Anis, being put back into production. So I asked if Gris T. would be back as well and they confirmed that it would be back for the fall/winter collection, including SLG and certain leather bags. So my SA said that he'll put in a request for the B25 in that color, but warned me that paris could reject it. If the request gets rejected, I'll try again the in a B30 or K28. Wish me luck! :P
 
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newbiebag said:
My SA told me the same thing, that the B25 that he's seen came in bright colors. Initially I didn't mind because my two favorite combo are Gris T. with PHW and Red with GHW. I asked him to give me a call if he ever see a red or orange shade. I figured that since Gris T. had been discontinued, there's really not much that I can do. Well, recently I asked for a Ulysses PM notebook in Vert Anis, but was told that color was also discontinued. My SA told me that if I don't see a certain color on their website, he can't get it for me. So being the obsess person that I am, I checked that website 3X a day and magically I saw that they added a new color listed as "Green" that looked exactly like vert anis. I called the online customer service and my SA and they both confirm that "Green" was actually Vert Anis, being put back into production. So I asked if Gris T. would be back as well and they confirmed that it would be back for the fall/winter collection, including SLG and certain leather bags. So my SA said that he'll put in a request for the B25 in that color, but warned me that paris could reject it. If the request gets rejected, I'll try again the in a B30 or K28. Wish me luck! :P
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I hope that your order will go thru. I always wonder why Paris will 'reject' it. If they are bringing a color back, they should have the hides and produce anything they want. I was told by several SAs that the SMs don't like to place small size orders due to the fact that the price is lower than the bigger size bags. They are given limited # to order for Bs & Ks and they need to bring in the maximum revenues so chances are that they want to order the B35 or K35s with higher value for the same # of bags that they can order. Unless if you're a super VIP that has shown considerable spend on other non leather goods categories, they are not willing to sacrifice a quota. I've recently found a reseller on Instragram and she is based in Asia. She has several Gris T. Kelly 25 on sale for a high markup and she said that they came from all over the world. I think a lot of the VIPs are resellers themselves and they can get any bag that they want.
 
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chkpfbeliever said:
I was told by several SAs that the SMs don't like to place small size orders due to the fact that the price is lower than the bigger size bags. They are given limited # to order for Bs & Ks and they need to bring in the maximum revenues so chances are that they want to order the B35 or K35s with higher value for the same # of bags that they can order. Unless if you're a super VIP that has shown considerable spend on other non leather goods categories, they are not willing to sacrifice a quota. She has several Gris T. Kelly 25 on sale for a high markup and she said that they came from all over the world. I think a lot of the VIPs are resellers themselves and they can get any bag that they want.
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Thank you for the well wishes! :) What you said mades alot of sense. When I asked for the B25, my SA kept suggesting the B30 instead. I had to blatantly tell him that I had a blood disorder where I bruised easily. I can't carry the B30 with my things inside due to the weight of the bag. The capillaries in my forearms will burst and a bruise will form in the shape of the handles. I know this from carrying the lux tote which was roughly the same size as the B30, but even lighter since it's saffiano leather and has a fabric lining. Also I am only 5'1 tall. He was like oh ok and stopped insisting on the B30.

This morning I called to ask him about the gris t color and he told me that a GP bag just came in that color, hold on and he'll run to the back and check. I was so excited! I told him, if he has it, I'll pick it up this weekend. Then he came back and told me that he was mistaken. It was a craie GP that came in. :faint: :shucks:
 
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newbiebag said:
Thank you for the well wishes! :) What you said mades alot of sense. When I asked for the B25, my SA kept suggesting the B30 instead. I had to blatantly tell him that I had a blood disorder where I bruised easily. I can't carry the B30 with my things inside due to the weight of the bag. The capillaries in my forearms will burst and a bruise will form in the shape of the handles. I know this from carrying the lux tote which was roughly the same size as the B30, but even lighter since it's saffiano leather and has a fabric lining. Also I am only 5'1 tall. He was like oh ok and stopped insisting on the B30.

This morning I called to ask him about the gris t color and he told me that a GP bag just came in that color, hold on and he'll run to the back and check. I was so excited! I told him, if he has it, I'll pick it up this weekend. Then he came back and told me that he was mistaken. It was a craie GP that came in. :faint: :shucks:
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Craie is pretty but I wouldn't use it on a GP. GP is meant to be a work horse and I can see how dirty it can get especially it doesn't have any feet. My SA also insists that I get the B30 and said his SM doesn't like to order bags smaller than the 30cm. H is not customer friendly at all. They just want to sell you what they want to sell, not necessary what you want to buy.
 
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chkpfbeliever said:
Craie is pretty but I wouldn't use it on a GP. GP is meant to be a work horse and I can see how dirty it can get especially it doesn't have any feet.
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You would think for ~$4K, they would throw in some metal feets! Hahahaha. I've been wanting to get the Silk-in wallet. I don't mind the silk interior about for over a GRAND, you would think they'll at least give you a leather pull! It makes no sense to make the part that is most handled in fabric. I haven't bought an item from the actual store for a little over a month now. I need to get something to maintain the relationship. I felt a little ashamed of myself this morning for graveling to get the B25. It's ridiculous to think about it because you're begging to give them $10K+. :nono: Finger of shame pointing at myself.
 
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Bought my Rouge H GP36 about a month ago. I was looking for a bag to carry my laptop and papers to work and for travel. I passed on many beautiful pieces I saw at various stores...
1. Blue de prusse with quadrige lining- this bag made me want a GP with quad lining. The colour was gorgeous but I resisted! I had too many navy bags in my wardrobe.
2. Rose sakura- lovely, pretty pink but it was too light. I thought it would look better in GP30 for a casual fun weekend bag, not quite a work bag colour.
3. Gold- beautiful classic colour, almost swayed but I don't usually carry brown bags and it looked a tad on the casual side.
4. Rouge pigment, blue tempete, feu, various canvas- None of these called out to me. Although I did linger around a yellow canvas + white leather combination.

I was thinking of waiting and searching for a etoupe quad lining GP when I stumbled upon my Rouge H GP in store. I had seen pictures of this bag before- a friend's aunt had a similar one, I thought it was an "oldish" colour and wasn't impressed.

At the store, I wasn't immediately in love with Rouge H. I did not have any dark reds/ burgundy colour bags and was skeptical about its brown undertone. I took awhile to decide, comparing it with a Gold double sens etc. And finally decided to take the plunge!

I'm pleased to say that this bag has been a wonderful addition to my wardrobe. It works well as a "neutral" and can be carried both for work (formal) and travel (casual) settings. Enough talk, here's some pictures!

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Matches the interior of my car.. No wonder the colour felt new and yet somehow.. familiar.

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Love the horsey lining!

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For travel~ fits perfectly on top of my cabin bag.

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Dressed up with a simple bow. I think Rouge H looks surprisingly good with grey twillys! Bought this pair specially to match.

Thanks for reading :)
 
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