I'm originally from a small city in Germany, called Baden Baden. A city well known in Germany for its Casino and Thermal Spa's. Since I moved to Paris for work last August, I didn't really get a chance to go back home and take some time for myself - so I did last week, and decided on Saturday to go on a shopping day in Frankfurt with my family...
..In the past, I've had several reactions to my Hermès handbags, both positive and negative, but what happened on Saturday made me blush...
...While inside the Hermès boutique on the Goethestrasse, a male SA approached me, because one of his costumers wanted to have a close up look at my Birkin. She wanted apparently the same colour and leather combo but wasn't sure on the size, as she was quite petite compared to me.
All of a sudden my Birkin became the point of attraction inside the store, and I felt slightly uncomfortable but helpful at the same time. There were other women inside the store carrying Birkin's, but all in neutral colours, mine was the only one that stoop out.
On the same day, while shopping at other stores, my bag managed to score even more and more compliments..
Take it positively. You were a help to another customer and I am sure behaved very graciously in allowing her to have a real life look at what is a relatively expensive bag. It would have helped her make a decision on the size to order. At least the SA approached you. I have had other customers in stores reach out to touch my bags without asking first. I did notice that in Europe I tend to see more neutral bags being used compared to in Asia.