Journée Fabuleuse - Hermès Bag Reveal

This is how you do a reveal! Everyone, take note!!! :heart::heart::heart:

Beautiful post and an even more beautiful HAC. Congrats @fabuleux

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I couldn't have done it without you my friend! :heart::smile:
 
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Love reading your journey and great story telling on your post and congratulations to you!
Thank you very much!

Loved reading your reveal. Also love the yellow pop of color on your HAC! Thanks for sharing!:smile:
Isn't the yellow just stunning with the toile? I thought it was such an unusual combo. It makes the bag look so modern!

Welcome (back?) to the slippery orange slope! Wonderful choice on the HAC!
I will try to control myself! :biggrin:

Your bag is beautiful and suits you admirably. You write like a professional. Enjoyed reading you. Congratulations!
Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed my narrative. I thought it would be fun to take the time and tell the entire story. After all, it was a special occasion!

Always a pleasure running into you on TPF and seeing your latest FABULOUS finds. :heart:
Thank you very much!

So beautiful and suits you very well. How do you enjoy the canvas part? I just got a similar one from fw 2018 but it’s with felt material. I’m not sure how to take care of it.
The toile de camp seems very sturdy and the color is grey (ficelle), which I assume will be easier to care for than the cream-colored canvas. The weight is very manageable compared to the full-leather version. Obviously, this is a bag that will show wear and tear over the years... but these beauties are meant to be used and loved!

Congratulations on this beautiful piece of sunshine! A HAC is a rare treasure, so thank you so much for sharing your joy with us. Welcome to the Wonderful World of Hermes! (You are a born storyteller.)
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed my reveal!

I am so happy for you fab... What a fabulous story and an exceptional piece of Hermes heritage. Love the colour and you carry it well. :heart:
This color is just stunning. I wanted to buy everything in "lime." ;)

I love it!!! The size looks really great on you as well. Do you think you will tumble down the slippery H slope and move away from LV, toe the line between, or was this just the one-time "affair," haha?
Thank you. The size feels perfect. I like that the HAC is taller than the Birkin. It works well for guys. I'll stay a Vuitton boy at heart but maybe look over Hermès a little more often. :lol:

I love your HAC and your reveal, dear fab! Congratulations on getting this beauty. :heart:
Thank you @litchi - I'm glad you like my pick!

Clearly that HAC was waiting for you. Enjoy!
Thanks again for your advice. :hbeat: I am looking forward to using the bag for the first time soon.
 
A very special HAC that looks great on you! I’m so happy you bought an iconic Hermès bag, after all you are French so this was missing in your collection [emoji3]
 
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(Well, that's a lie. I actually owned a Hermès briefcase years ago that I ended up selling since it was too small for my everyday needs.)


Hello Hermès forum! My name is Fabuleux, I am a guy, and I usually hang out on the Louis Vuitton side of the border. I have a great collection of Vuitton bags and luggage that I have built over the years. I live in the United States but I am originally from France, where I try to shop when I'm on vacation. This summer, I had ordered a bag from my long-time LV SA, as I usually do. Last week, he messaged me to admit that he wasn't sure the bag could be delivered before my departure date (those runway bags are getting more and more difficult to get). What a disappointment!

The next day, I decided to walk into the local Hermès boutique to browse. I was wondering if the Garden Party came in a larger size than the 36, and the SA who helped me said it had been discontinued as a regular item but may pop up once in a while as a special production (forgive my deficient Hermès nomenclature). As a tote lover, this would have been a good option. Oh well! I was just not meant to get a new bag this year! ;) It's not like I need a bag...

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Despite not being able to offer a Titanic-sized GP, the SA asked me if I would be open to looking at other options. I said "sure" and he proceeded with a variety of questions about my taste. I happily answered these questions, emphasizing that weigh was, of course, a concern since I carry my bags daily for work. He left. I waited about 15 minutes admiring the various objets presented across the store. A marvelous chess set. A sophisticated collection of desk accessories. A row of belts like an army ready for battle with their sharply polished gold 'H" buckles. Interrupting my reverie, the SA eventually returned with two humongous orange boxes and invited me in one of the large dressing rooms. I followed him obediently, weaving my way through a growing herd of tourists trampling the elegant floor with their sandy feet. The refined atmosphere of luxury stores is relatively easily ruined by those who visit them.

Once the door of the small room closed behind us, serenity and stillness returned. The first box revealed a Bolide 1923 45 in deep dark blue with this season's baseball details (priced at 8800 euros). The size and color were quite nice but the homage to a sport for which I still can't understand the rules was lost on me. I already knew that, despite being a beautiful piece, this Bolide was not meant to go home with me. The SA immediately opened the second box and began to unwrap its content. He explained: "This is a Haut à courroies in size 40. I thought you might like it. You can use it for work but you can also use it for travel." I probably remained quiet for a few seconds as I was admiring what everyone knows to be one of the most iconic bags in the history of fashion. There it was, still nestled in its dustbag, slowly revealing its yellow lime leather and ficelle toile de camp. Terribly classic by its shape, yet surprisingly impudent by its attitude.

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I tried it on. I asked a few pertinent questions about the toile and about the leather. I told the SA that I would think about it before making a decision. Unlike at Louis Vuitton--where I know all about the history, the materials, and the craftsmanship--I am fairly uneducated about Hermès. Once at home, I reached out to a couple of forum members asking for advice and inquiring about technical elements. They took the time to answer my questions and I thank them for their wise and kind responses.

Sunday. The store is closed. I was thinking about the HAC waiting for me in the depth of the stockroom. Would I help him break free from his orange prison? Was he thinking about me too?

First thing this morning, I returned to the boutique and asked the SA for the bag. I needed to see if the thrill of the moment had passed. After all, things often seem duller the day after Christmas. He smiled. He tells me: "I knew you liked it. I could see it in your eyes." It was true.

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Wow, what a fabulous and special bag! It looks great on you! And thank you for the amusing, fun and fast reveal!
 
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Congrats dear @fabuleux! This is quite a special bag and I believe that it was waiting for its rightful owner- YOU! I love the modern and fresh pop of lime. Absolutely gorgeous.

You write so well. It was so enjoyable reading your reveal and I felt like I was right there with you!

I was also mostly a Vuitton guy but as the brand is getting more “street” I’ve mostly shifted to the orange side. I still pop in and buy things at LV here and there but H colors and designs have stolen my heart.
 
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Congrats dear @fabuleux! This is quite a special bag and I believe that it was waiting for its rightful owner- YOU! I love the modern and fresh pop of lime. Absolutely gorgeous.

You write so well. It was so enjoyable reading your reveal and I felt like I was right there with you!

I was also mostly a Vuitton guy but as the brand is getting more “street” I’ve mostly shifted to the orange side. I still pop in and buy things at LV here and there but H colors and designs have stolen my heart.
I share your lack of enthusiasm for some of the items Louis Vuitton has showcased in recent men’s collections. Too “street” for my taste. I m just not the audience for that. Thus I feel less inclined to purchase seasonal or runway items as they continue to move away from Vuitton DNA. I’m also tired of screenprinted canvas... it’s such an easy way out! And the obvious abandonment of the Macassar line has me heartbroken.
 
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