--- Authenticate This Hermès ---

Vlad · May 10th, 2006, 04:34 AM

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coco-nut · May 10th, 2006, 09:49 AM

Were these see-through Kellys actually ever sold in Hermes boutiques?
http://cgi.ebay.com/AUT-HERMES-SEE-T...QQcmdZViewItem

whispa777 · May 10th, 2006, 12:54 PM

nope. And I think Hermes actually just sued some people who makes the jelly version of Birkin and Kelly look-alikes.

La Vanguardia · May 10th, 2006, 01:33 PM

I saw some in my Japanese catalog magazine and supposedly it was a souvenir from some Hermes exhibitions or something. It was called Vinyl Kelly. There is also text in the bag: Souvenir de L'exposition Hermès ... Un Voyage au Pays des Merveilles. So, it's the same text as in the eBay link.

But I don't know if it's true or not.

sarahcantiik · May 10th, 2006, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by La Vanguardia

I saw some in my Japanese catalog magazine and supposedly it was a souvenir from some Hermes exhibitions or something. It was called Vinyl Kelly. There is also text in the bag: Souvenir de L'exposition Hermès ... Un Voyage au Pays des Merveilles. So, it's the same text as in the eBay link.

But I don't know if it's true or not.

Something to new to learn again everyday, I love it

It would be cool if that one is real, the seller also has another white/clear one.

I'm hoping others who know more about this to chime in, and thanks Coco for asking about this bag in the 1st place.

jag · May 10th, 2006, 03:47 PM

Here are two- what do you think ladies???

http://cgi.ebay.com/Celebrity-Consig...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/35CM-HERMES-GOLD...QQcmdZViewItem

La Vanguardia · May 10th, 2006, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jag

Here are two- what do you think ladies???

http://cgi.ebay.com/Celebrity-Consig...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/35CM-HERMES-GOLD...QQcmdZViewItem

The first one looks like a matte croc, correct? I've never seen a matte croc in real life.

Greentea · May 10th, 2006, 04:11 PM

The gold looks good but the low price has me a little suspicious. Not sure about the croc...

sarahcantiik · May 10th, 2006, 05:05 PM

Dunno about croco, but the other one looks good. The bag is made in 1997, so it's around 9 yrs old. Price is kinda low but the auction still has 4 days to go.

Greentea · May 10th, 2006, 05:19 PM

That's true. Awhile back I talked about seeing older, authentic gold Courcheval Birkins on eBay a lot - this looks like one of them! This bag does show some wear, though.

sarahcantiik · May 10th, 2006, 05:24 PM

Is courchevel the predecessor of epsom? I saw the pics looks like the texture is similar.

Btw, the seller has the same bag as Baggaholic's new birkin but in HAC.

Greentea · May 10th, 2006, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sarahcantiik

Is courchevel the predecessor of epsom? I saw the pics looks like the texture is similar.

Btw, the seller has the same bag as Baggaholic's new birkin but in HAC.

Yes, but there was also Veau Graine Lisse- A similar pressed leather. I believe VGL came before Epsom. It seems the pressed leathers are only around for a few years before they come up with a replacement - but things like Togo, Chevre and Clemence are around for good.

sarahcantiik · May 10th, 2006, 05:41 PM

Aha, thanks GT.. but courchevel is no longer produced, am I right?

I saw another leather the other day, it was smooth and shiny like box calf but not as smooth. I cant remember what the name that I was told by the seller. Do you know GT?

Greentea · May 10th, 2006, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarahcantiik

Aha, thanks GT.. but courchevel is no longer produced, am I right?

I saw another leather the other day, it was smooth and shiny like box calf but not as smooth. I cant remember what the name that I was told by the seller. Do you know GT?

Right, cour. has been discontinued for a few years.

The other leather you saw could have been Rodeo. This is the leather of Joanna's orange Kelly. Check her thread and see if it's like what you saw.

hermesgroupie · May 10th, 2006, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jag

Here are two- what do you think ladies???

http://cgi.ebay.com/Celebrity-Consig...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/35CM-HERMES-GOLD...QQcmdZViewItem

1) Someone help me here! If that really is crocodile, where are the dots?

2) I read somewhere she is a reputable seller.

May 10th, 2006, 04:34 AM	#1
Vlad ambitious, but rubbish Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 8,189	Please post authenticity questions related to Hermès in this thread. Should one of your items be questioned in this thread, you are welcome to provide additional pictures or materials supporting its authenticity. Do not handle your disputes with other members in this thread but take your differences to Private Messages. Failure to do so can result in banning. Please utilize the "Quote" feature when responding directly to another post. Disclaimer All Authenticate This threads on tPF are meant to provide assistance to shoppers who are uncertain about the legitimacy and authenticity of designer goods. The evaluations posted by tPF's members are only opinions that stem from personal experiences as shoppers and collectors. They are not legally binding or professional authentications and are not to be treated as such. For questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact the forum administration via the forum's contact form. Last edited by Vlad; Dec 3rd, 2007 at 01:11 PM.

May 10th, 2006, 12:54 PM	#3
whispa777 NianGao Joined: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 772	nope. And I think Hermes actually just sued some people who makes the jelly version of Birkin and Kelly look-alikes. __________________ Don't feel guilty about things that makes you happy

May 10th, 2006, 05:24 PM	#11
sarahcantiik Which bag to buy today? Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,262	Is courchevel the predecessor of epsom? I saw the pics looks like the texture is similar. Btw, the seller has the same bag as Baggaholic's new birkin but in HAC. Last edited by sarahcantiik; May 10th, 2006 at 05:27 PM.

May 10th, 2006, 09:49 AM	#2
coco-nut Addicted to H Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,678	Were these see-through Kellys actually ever sold in Hermes boutiques? http://cgi.ebay.com/AUT-HERMES-SEE-T...QQcmdZViewItem

May 10th, 2006, 01:33 PM	#4
La Vanguardia avec deux armoires Joined: Dec 2005 Location: 43 countries, 300 cities Posts: 5,613	I saw some in my Japanese catalog magazine and supposedly it was a souvenir from some Hermes exhibitions or something. It was called Vinyl Kelly. There is also text in the bag: Souvenir de L'exposition Hermès ... Un Voyage au Pays des Merveilles. So, it's the same text as in the eBay link. But I don't know if it's true or not.

May 10th, 2006, 03:47 PM	#6
jag Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 18,320	Here are two- what do you think ladies??? http://cgi.ebay.com/Celebrity-Consig...QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/35CM-HERMES-GOLD...QQcmdZViewItem

May 10th, 2006, 04:11 PM	#8
Greentea Kelly Crazy!!! Joined: Feb 2006 Location: In Hemes Dreamland! Posts: 8,488	The gold looks good but the low price has me a little suspicious. Not sure about the croc...

May 10th, 2006, 05:05 PM	#9
sarahcantiik Which bag to buy today? Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,262	Dunno about croco, but the other one looks good. The bag is made in 1997, so it's around 9 yrs old. Price is kinda low but the auction still has 4 days to go.

May 10th, 2006, 05:19 PM	#10
Greentea Kelly Crazy!!! Joined: Feb 2006 Location: In Hemes Dreamland! Posts: 8,488	That's true. Awhile back I talked about seeing older, authentic gold Courcheval Birkins on eBay a lot - this looks like one of them! This bag does show some wear, though.

May 10th, 2006, 05:41 PM	#13
sarahcantiik Which bag to buy today? Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,262	Aha, thanks GT.. but courchevel is no longer produced, am I right? I saw another leather the other day, it was smooth and shiny like box calf but not as smooth. I cant remember what the name that I was told by the seller. Do you know GT?