I have a white mini bucket in calf. It's the perfect bag for my summer wardrobe since I wear tees and jeans a lot. I like how the calf leather is a little more flexible than the vegetable tanned. I rotate between bags quite frequently, so I haven't used it enough to comment on durability or color transfers. But I did tell myself "not to worry about color transfers or scratches, just enjoy the bag" when I decided to get it. I'd say if you are really concerned about that, consider different colors or leather.
Here're a couple of my past mod shots.
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