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pixiejenna · Oct 25, 2024

Maybe a purple shampoo might help with the color. It will tone down any yellow and help it appear more white. Clear gloss "color" will help with shine and maybe a bit with texture.

babygirlloveLV · Sep 15, 2024

Hi everyone . I am in Canada . Could you recommend a reliable website that could ship a handbag to me here in Canada ?
Thanks =)

TITI TATA · Sep 15, 2024

Hi all,

Does anyone recognize the marking with the red arrow on the Trinity silk cord bracelet?
If so, do you know if it is the hallmark of a factory in Switzerland, France or Germany?
It was an online order, so I didn't get a chance to look at a tag.

ChanellenahC · Sep 15, 2024

citykitty24 said:
They can vary depending on the season/color/etc. I would suggest shopping in the boutique if you have a preference of what you want yours to look like, but that to me would not be a reason to return--it can be pretty normal.

Thanks. It’s been a while and it was the last one they had so I wasn’t sure if it was “normal” or not. Didn’t have another one to compare it to.

Does anyone know if the classic zipped coin purse is a hard item to get these days? I heard it was difficult to find classic pieces for a while.

Tyler13 · Sep 15, 2024

Moxisox said:
Yea that looks like quite a gap. I looked at mine and the gap is so narrow I can’t even stick a fingernail in it. If they won’t entertain a replacement, hopefully they’ll atleast expedite the repair for you.

It will occasionally have that gap and then when I press them both together it’ll “pop” back into place

caruava · Sep 15, 2024

Jennifer25 said:
US East Texas

Good luck! I know someone with the same sized feet but can't help with your location.

CoastalCouture · Sep 14, 2024

annam said:
Hello, I live in Canada and am travelling to the US soon. I am wanting a watch and was wondering if buying at the duty free in the airport would be cheaper than buying here. Would anyone know how much one saves when buying duty free at the airport?

It varies a lot brand by brand. I know that the duty free Hermes at the San Francisco aiport, the difference is only the state sales tax, so the price is the US List price, no tax. Other brands it may be a lot more.

joleen_loves_luxurybags · Jan 26, 2025

any update?

Mrs.Mac28 · Sep 17, 2024

kopi said:
Congratulations! That's so exciting, especially when it happened for both of you at the same time! It's so special to share this experience with each other!
My husband and I each got our first one last year but separate times. It was very exciting for each of us but for you two to share this experience together is sooooo special. Enjoy them!

I was so excited when the AD called and told me she had both watches for us! I couldn’t contain my excitement! Congratulations to you and your husband as well!!!

bagolicious · Sep 14, 2024

Does anyone know what year the Ferragamo "W" Bag in Zebra Pony Hair came out? I remember seeing it, but can't remember the year or in which collection it was.
Thanks in advance.

chanellover333 · Jun 29, 2025

Some of their items are truly spectacular!

Anthropolo · Oct 6, 2024

Lady_P said:
Hi ladies & gentlemen,

I’m based in the U.S. I just saw quite possibly the most beautiful vintage bag I’ve ever seen for sale on a U.S. resale site and impulsively pulled the trigger and made the purchase.

It’s a vintage Kelly 28, Shiny Alligator in Rouge H color, with gold hardware.

The listing did not mention it coming with a CITES certificate, which I believe I would need to have if I ever wanted to travel out of the country with the bag.

The listing photos also show some fading of the Rouge H color in some of the “cracks” between the alligator scales on the bottom corners of the bag and on the clochette string (the fading makes the red look lighter and more pinkish/orangeish in those areas).

My two questions for you are:

1) Will the Hermes boutique be able to issue me a new CITES certificate that would permit me to travel outside of the country on vacation with my vintage bag?

2) Will the Hermes spa be able to work its paint color magic to make the faded pink/orange-looking cracks look like the Rouge H color again?

Many thanks in advance for your wisdom and guidance on these matters based on your own experiences and observations over the years!

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Little self-proclaimed Hermès expert here:

First of all: That bag is STUNNING and I envy you with all my heart. Just kidding, I am so happy for you, and the bag is so incredibly special.

Now regarding travelling: Should be no problem, as somebody else already mentioned, rule about personal items which are exempt etc. I have done so with my exotics.

Regarding the Cites: Hermès will not be able to provide you with a new one, but you technically could go through the process and get one yourself. It‘s a long and expensive process though.

And about the discoloring: It‘s not. The scales are supposed to be lighter in the „cracks“ that is what brings out the pattern even more and makes it so beautiful. The scuffing on the corners is a different story, and Hermès will repaint those to the best of their abilities, but I can guarantee they would not paint between the scales.

It‘s vintage, it‘s lovely, it‘s stunning. And exactly what its supposed to look like.

Congratulations on your purchase

Grand Maven · Mar 9, 2025

Gucci Jackie 1961 Hobo shearling pink:

showgratitude · Sep 20, 2024

The B that you now have looks good on you. And if I only had one, I'll keep the black one/neutral colored one. Why? Because while pop of colors may be fun and exciting, I can't really see myself bringing a lime, vert comics, or rogue de coeur B to a more formal/conservative event like a job interview or funeral.

Amazona · Oct 14, 2024

Essence clear gloss performs like high end, costs pennies compared to nearly everything else. I love the consistency and I have it in 5 different colors. Love Gold Dust enough that accidentally bought it twice!

mcpro · May 26, 2025

I have all 3 of them , I think it depends with the colors , how you will use them , I find C18 is more dressy because I have (black box) , mini roulis I use it everyday (gris Meyer), and my mini bolide is for fun daytime event (I have sun color)

Mrs.Mac28 · Sep 24, 2024

Mrslac1 said:
My SA gave me two extra key locks so I could do this with mine.

Great idea! Any pics???

LittleStar88 · Sep 30, 2024

LibbyRuth said:
At least he brought his daughter and didn't make his wife go.

I do not believe for an instant that it is the case, but I have to admit that when I saw reports today that France Bean and her husband just welcomed a baby, my first thought was wondering if Dave is actually the father. I mean, THAT would be a soap opera!

I’d have to imagine… and hope… that Dave regards Frances like a daughter and wouldn’t even think of going there. 🥴

He definitely is on image rehab with the happy dad and daughter outing to the Halloween store. So obvious! 🥸

LVoe121 · Sep 28, 2024

Really sorry to read from your experience at Van Cleef. Yeah starting new can be quite challending sometimes. I have ventured into Chopard recently more and more and I really like that Brand and the heritage behind it.

The Happy Heart Selection from Chopard can also be an option. If you like the variability of stones, but in a heart shape.

Wishing you all the best for finding your pair of earrings 🤗🤗

jellyv · Sep 24, 2024

OP, any updates?

Misha333 · Sep 16, 2024

Thank you all so much for sharing your advice and thoughtful insights. It’s incredibly helpful to have so many opinions, and it really made me reconsider rushing into a purchase. I’ve decided to take my time and try on more options, including Rolex and smaller sized AP, before making any decisions. I really appreciate the guidance and will hold off on buying anything for now!

SouthTampa · Oct 12, 2024

I love their stickers!

MeepMeep67 · Oct 3, 2024

Cats&Bags said:
My orders from LV arrived and I finally decided for the cognac and against the tourterelle. Brown colors just have my heart
I returned the first cognac I had ordered at beginning of september as I was so shocked about my fake tourterelle. I was like „better get this fake **** solved and get my money back than buying another new bag“…. But now I „recovered“ from the drama, lol, and I am so happy to hold my one and only true PM in my hands now
Thank you all for your support and that I‘m able to share my joy

It's beautiful!!! Enjoy

Mrs.Mac28 · Nov 14, 2024

Sail4Seas said:
Are your Graceful's MM or PM? I saw a youtube video recently with a GM and it looked really good.

I want to purchase a new bag from LV but on the fence what to order.

Mine are PM because I’m small and the MM looked like luggage on me. Buttttt I love how the MM looks on other people though!!!!

PetitVoyageur · Sep 14, 2024

protein_ said:
St Martin - the store closed in 2011 or so and I heard from an SA at a neighbouring store that the H boutique closed because they were selling fakes.

This article says that the bags were being made in 2011, so I'm kinda just jumping to my own conclusions - it could have closed because the French side doesn't get enough cruise ship tourists, it was too close to the SBH store, or a number of other reasons!

My thinking could be wrong though, since the article also says...

"According to prosecutors, the small-but-mighty French operation – which “targeted Asian tourists in Paris but also had clients in Hong Kong” – was uncovered after French police wiretapped the home of a man suspected of selling authentic – but stolen – Hermès bags in Asia. In addition to purely counterfeit bags, WWD reported that the ring also resold bags “created under the ‘bon au personnel’ provision, which allows Hermès employees to acquire the elements and make their own bags, identified by a shooting star stamp” – albeit in a strict “for personal use” capacity."

I just find it suspicious that the store closed around the same time of the bust, the rumour from an SA, and that there are posts on here about easily getting QBs in 2010 at that store... but, again, even though I trust the SA, it's just a rumour at its core!

I never came to know there was an Hermes boutique in St Martin, but Hermès closed a plenty of boutiques in Europe and opened more in Asia and USA all these years.

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