The Garden Party bags thread
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I'd have the same concern, and if had interest in purchasing, would verify with the seller how they've determined the type of leather. See post below from member who has GPs in both types of leather. Apparently not necessarily easy to differentiate.
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads...r-design-is-this.943439/page-64#post-32908738
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My new work bag a Preloved GP36 Etoupe. The B35 insert fits perfectly and she's not that heavy like my Jypseire 31. 
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Thanks. I placed mine yesterday so will see how long it takes. Price is great though.
It is a great price and the quality is good. I want to try out the one that would fit my GP36.
Just got an email from Amazon that the item was shipped !! I know it still has to go thru snail mail across the Pacific but hopefully it will be a week or so. I ordered one for the B30 and will show once I receive it.
Thanks for showing your bags to us.
I need a tote for work and I am reading various stories where the strap can go over the shoulder or it can't. ... I am looking at a Chanel tote but I know that will only hold a certain amount of weight but it will go over your shoulder. I know the Hermes will last longer and you can throw it around but I am still not decided.
It’s time to Garden Party! 
After thoroughly researching this thread, I thought I wanted a less structured GP and requested my SA for a Negonda leather GP30 in Gris Asphalte. He said that he had the color and I made my way to purchase it this past weekend. When I first saw this bag, the color was a perfect neutral but I didn’t like the large grain on the leather. My only comparison would be the Caviar leather from my Chanel Maxi and Tote.
I asked my SA the name of this GP’s leather and he said Clemence. I was surprised because I never read that any TPFers owned a Clemence GP and from what I’ve researches, expected this kind of leather to be less structured. The GP30 I was holding in my hands was durably structured and looked like Country Cowhide for some reason. My SA also had the same color in a GP36 but I took the 30cm size home, loving the Gris Asphalte color and warming up to the structure of the 30cm size.
Now I’m not so sure I would’ve liked this bag in Negonda leather because I’ve used my GP for 3 days straight and it’s fast becoming my daily! I love everything about it’s size, color, structure, durability and craftsmanship. My DH says the hardware needs to be more flashy but I prefer the understated simplicity of this style. And to confirm my suspicions, my receipt says I bought a Country Cowhide GP30.
After thoroughly researching this thread, I thought I wanted a less structured GP and requested my SA for a Negonda leather GP30 in Gris Asphalte. He said that he had the color and I made my way to purchase it this past weekend. When I first saw this bag, the color was a perfect neutral but I didn’t like the large grain on the leather. My only comparison would be the Caviar leather from my Chanel Maxi and Tote.I asked my SA the name of this GP’s leather and he said Clemence. I was surprised because I never read that any TPFers owned a Clemence GP and from what I’ve researches, expected this kind of leather to be less structured. The GP30 I was holding in my hands was durably structured and looked like Country Cowhide for some reason. My SA also had the same color in a GP36 but I took the 30cm size home, loving the Gris Asphalte color and warming up to the structure of the 30cm size.
Now I’m not so sure I would’ve liked this bag in Negonda leather because I’ve used my GP for 3 days straight and it’s fast becoming my daily! I love everything about it’s size, color, structure, durability and craftsmanship. My DH says the hardware needs to be more flashy but I prefer the understated simplicity of this style. And to confirm my suspicions, my receipt says I bought a Country Cowhide GP30.
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Gorgeous! And that is 100% vache country (aka country cowhide). The GP does not come in clemence, and vache has the distinctive large grain and sheen to it.It’s time to Garden Party!
I asked my SA the name of this GP’s leather and he said Clemence. I was surprised because I never read that any TPFers owned a Clemence GP and from what I’ve researches, expected this kind of leather to be less structured. The GP30 I was holding in my hands was durably structured and looked like Country Cowhide for some reason. My SA also had the same color in a GP36 but I took the 30cm size home, loving the Gris Asphalte color and warming up to the structure of the 30cm size.
Now I’m not so sure I would’ve liked this bag in Negonda leather because I’ve used my GP for 3 days straight and it’s fast becoming my daily! I love everything about it’s size, color, structure, durability and craftsmanship. My DH says the hardware needs to be more flashy but I prefer the understated simplicity of this style. And to confirm my suspicions, my receipt says I bought a Country Cowhide GP30.
Thanks for confirming!
The distinctive grain and sheen on this GP truly elevates the neutral GA color. Do you have any recommendations of bag inserts/organizers for a GP30? I can sorta see a few of my SLGs poking out from the inside of my bag and can’t seem to find any tapered inserts/organizers that could keep my GP30’s current shape.
Spring/Summer can’t wait to carry Ms. Craie❤️