Which leather for Kelly

[suziez]

I am looking to purchase a kelly but not sure what leather is best. I do not want a relaxed bag so I am thinking Epson. I am not a fan of box . Am I missing something I should be thinking about.

 

[QuelleFromage]

Sellier or retourné?

 

[suziez]

Sellier or retourné?

Either one. My thinking is that with a Sellier epsom would look the best and with Retourne either clemance or togo. It will be my first kelly , 28 or 32. am i over thinking this?

 

[QuelleFromage]

Either one. My thinking is that with a Sellier epsom would look the best and with Retourne either clemance or togo. It will be my first kelly , 28 or 32. am i over thinking this?

Of course you are! That's what the forum is here for. But I'd suggest looking through the Kelly threads and the leather threads so you have a clearer idea of what you want - a sellier Epsom 28 and a retourné Togo 32 for instance are very different. If you want absolutely no slouch in your bag at all, I would say stay with a K28 or Epsom sellier in any size, and nothing in Clemence.

 

[Tinklemd]

If you do not want a relaxed look, then I would say a sellier would be better.

 

[suziez]

Thank you both for your imput. I agree that if i do a Sellier that it should be epsom. I appreciate the help.....

 

[ltxmm]

I would recommend Epsom

 

[Masao]

But I heard Epsom can't hold longer like over 10-15 years, is there have any threads have Kelly Epsom leather over 10-15 years and still looks good condition or good shape BTW??? I'm still learning too

 

[QuelleFromage]

Yes, there are threads on how Epsom ages.

 

[Lucynancy]

Sellier is more structured and retourne, more relaxed. Suggest sellier..