Are you interested in purchasing a Noreve case but cannot decide on a color? Or are you a frequent Noreve shopper who wants to expand their collection but isn’t sure of the different types of textures?

Well here it is: An in-depth review of a variety of Noreve’s colors and textures just for you! Many of you have written to us expressing concern or confusion about the differences in leather, so we decided (here at CaseScoop) to clear it up for you.

Read on for the full write-up and pictures…

The Perpetual Selection:

This selection of twelve colors offers something for every type of customer. Noreve’s got the always-classy Black, to Olive Green and Ocean Blue. They don’t discriminate here; there’s pink and purple a-plenty, or good old grey for grandpa who can’t decide between the black and the white. But what’s so nice about the Perpetual Selection is the smooth leather Noreve offers. If you’re looking for spotless, practically perfect leather this selection is for you. The leather is hand-crafted; the stitching and leather cut-outs are flawless, and the smooth texture is soft to the touch. Any of the leather classifications are elegant, but this sleek leather is really tough to beat.

Color breakdown of the Perpetual Selection:

Black: It’s simple, elegant, smooth, and perfect.

White: It’s as white as white comes. Beware of its ability to show minor imperfections if you’re even a tad rough with your case.

Grey: It’s a dull grey, but because of the smooth leather it still looks classy.

Beige: It’s more on the yellow side rather than brown, but if you like beige it is a nice-looking case.

Pink: This rosy pink isn’t too bright, but is softer and a bit lighter. It isn’t overwhelming in color by any stretch. I’m not a fan of the color pink, but because it’s light I don’t really mind it. It actually reminds me of a cotton candy color.

Baby Blue: It’s baby blue- if you like the color, you’ll like this. It’s a light blue that doesn’t scream “immature” but is a bit more on the fun side than the Ocean Blue.

Red: The color is a fairly dark red. It’s not cardinal or maroon, just a deep red.

Ocean Blue: It’s a bit darker than regular blue, but isn’t extremely dark. I like this color because it’s classy and any type of customer could purchase it.

Brown: It’s got a bit of a chestnut feel, but it’s nice because it isn’t just a simple brown color. It’s got more of a kick, and would be really classy for anyone who is a real fan of brown.

Olive Green: If you want a case that won’t be easily misplaced, this case is for you! It’s loud, it’s fun, and I’d say it’s more lime-colored than olive.

Light Purple: I’m not particularly fond of the color purple in general, but I do think it’s a nice color. It almost seems to have a hint of blue… not as purple as it looks on the Noreve site.

Orange: This is very orange without being too orange, if that makes ANY sense. It’s definitely an obvious color in the bunch, but isn’t overpowering.

The Ambition Selection:

If durability is what you’re looking for, this is it. This Ambition Selection offers three colors: Ebony, Chestnut, and Ivory, and they’re all great quality. What differs from the Perpetual Selection is the type of pebble grained leather which has a polymer (linked chemical compound) film which contains pigments and is scratch-resistant. As well, it fights discoloration and is resistant to weathering. This leather is meant for intensive use- so if you’re particularly rough with your case but don’t want it to show, I’d recommend this selection. What’s nice about this Ambition Selection is that it really looks classy. All three of these textures Noreve presents are sophisticated-looking, so don’t get me wrong about that. No matter which texture you decide on, your case will be elegant; it just depends on the type of case you’re looking for. The leather is still soft, like the Perpetual Selection, but it has a pebbled texture. If you don’t understand what I mean when I say “pebbled,” it just has to do with the miniature crease-like separation through the leather. It reminds me of a turtle or lizard’s skin… if that helps at all. It’s durable, elegant, and scratch-resistant. What more could you ask for?

Color breakdown of the Ambition Selection:

Ebony: I love all three colors in the Ambition Selection but I think the Ebony (black) case is very classy looking. It is a softer black than in the Perpetual Selection, but holds true to the name. It’s sleek and elegant and will represent any customer well.

Chestnut: I’m not a huge fan of the color brown, but the chestnut is rich in color and offers very evident sophistication.

Ivory: As with the white from the Perpetual Selection, I worry about the risk of showing discoloration from outside harm. That said, the ivory is slightly off-white and is quite attractive.

The Exceptional Selection:

It seems as if this selection of leather breeds the most controversy amongst Noreve shoppers due to its weathered-looking façade. If you’re convinced you want to purchase one of the four colors of cases offered in the Exceptional Selection I’d like you to be very aware of the case you’re about to purchase so you know what to expect. As you may notice from the attached pictures as well as the ones on Noreve’s website, this is suede leather. The leather goes through a very unique “weathering” process where the skin has been tanned and distressed to purposefully give a vintage look. Because of this process, each case will look different. If you don’t believe me, look at the pictures I’ve attached to show how different the Vintage colors can look. This is important: your case will most likely have scratches, marks and even potential blemishes that look like water spots. It may look like someone has taken their nails or car keys to it, or look like it’s been used for years. Please note that this is the point of the Exceptional Selection. The vintage look is a different style but completely classy in its own regard. It depends on the type of customer and their interest in the type of leather, but there are many Noreve customers who seem extremely impressed and happy with their vintage case. The vintage brings a different type of elegance, but elegance nonetheless. What’s nice about this selection along with the Ambition Selection is that if you’re rough on your case it won’t matter much because with the Exceptional Selection your case will already come to you looking weathered so you won’t worry about scratches or marks on the case. I’m a fan of this selection of Noreve cases beyond the fact that I root for the underdog (and this vintage case really does hold the position of the underdog); I’m a fan of these cases because it’s different from the rest out there. It’s unique and I do find it to be tasteful regardless of the scratches and the marks. I just want you Noreve shoppers out there to be fully aware of what you might get with the Exceptional Selection! It’s hard to say if the vintage case will come to you with a clean suede exterior with hardly any scratches or any imperfections, or if it will be extremely worn, discolored and blemished. Either way, you should expect either outcome if you purchase one of these four vintage cases.

Color breakdown of the Exceptional Selection:

Dark Vintage: If you like the Exceptional Selection but don’t want blemishes to show as much, this dark vintage case is nice. It maintains classiness while providing a slightly lighter black due to its tanned leather. The color is a bit faded but as previously stated it really will depend on your actual case.

Sandy Vintage: Though I would probably not buy this case due to its competing colors offered, I would recommend it. I say this because the Sandy Vintage is a light brown with a slight hint of yellow, and is reminiscent of what the name implies: a sandy color. It’s nice-looking, just not something I’d purchase myself.

Passion Vintage: As with the other colors of the Exceptional Selection, this Passion Vintage color will really differ depending on the actual case and how much it’s been distressed. Regardless, this combination of red and pink is attractive but on the more feminine side.

Jean Vintage: The color is blue, but the suede texture gives somewhat of a jean look. I don’t mind the color, but depending on the type of customer I find it to be more fun-looking than classy-looking. Also, this color really shows the marks as a deeper blue and I find the imperfections to stand out a bit more than with the other colors. That said, the blue color is nice.

Check out all of the colors at NoreveUSA.com!

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