Hermes Exclusive or Diverse Collection

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tbestes

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#1
It seems tpfers are split between those who carry H exclusively, and those who still love to collect and use other favorite brands in addition to Hermes.

I tend to fall in love with a brand rather than a specific style of bag, and then gravitate toward a collection that is exclusively that brand. So now I have a few Hermes bags and a few Valextras, and am considering whether to go H exclusive (I was V exclusive for a while, and didn't regret letting my other designer bags go - Chloe, Bottega, Tods, etc.).

So...to those of you who have gone H exclusive or tried, were you content after the fact, or did you miss some of your old standbys?:shrugs:

And for those who aren't H exclusive, do you find yourself favoring your H bags and not going back to the others enough to justify keeping them?
 
#3
I think for most of my bag needs, I am moving exclusively to H also. I love leather and I am mad at myself for not discovering the bags sooner!

Anyway, I will slowly build a nice collection and I have been letting my other brands go to other homes.
 
#4
Good question.
I am in the process of thinning out my Vuitton collection.
When it came time to actually make a choice, some pieces, although not the most minty, I could not give up, such as this favorite Speedy 25 in yellow epi and the matching accessories.
I picked up the cles online and had LV replace the zipper and hardware. I also have a matching little makeup zippered pochette, a rare VIP item, not pictured.
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Could not part with that set. It has purple on the inside and really won't be made anymore. Plus, it is so sunny and makes me happy every time I carry it.


On the other hand, I had no problem giving up a SO Damier cabas piano! Go figure.

I am about to do round 2 of the triage, but some non-H pieces will stay.
And my Chanels are not going anywhere.

I adore my new H, but some days and destinations are definitely not H days/destinations!
 

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#7
I'm now an inveterate H devotee and use my H bags about 80-90% of the time. Like so many ladies here, I've found that there is no turning back!!

I haven't really bought bags from other brands for myself in close to 2 years, except for a gold Cartier clutch because I couldn't look to H to fill that gap, and 2 Longchamp Le Pliage which don't count because they're travel protectors for my H!

I've given away practically everything else, save for my Chanel flaps which I use for situations when H isn't appropriate, and a beige Bottega which I need until I find the right H replacement. So in answer to your last question, yes, I favour my H bags, but will keep the others that serve a purpose.
 
#8
zoopla said:
I think for most of my bag needs, I am moving exclusively to H also. I love leather and I am mad at myself for not discovering the bags sooner!
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Don't beat yourself up, zoopla! I used to feel the same way about the money wasted on all those seasonal "it" bags that subsequently never saw the light of day. Then I realised that it was all a part of the learning process to get me to this stage of evolution - kinda like how some girls have to kiss multiple frogs before learning to identify the One that will turn into a prince! ;)
 
#10
I don't purchase purses other than Hermes. I don't even consider leather goods outside of the Hermes structure.
My clothing choices however, are fickle. Unless there is an enticing sale, I won't stick with my favorite designers.
 
#11
In the short span of time I've collected H items, I've certainly bought the most bags from H and use H bags the most. But I still love all my Chanel bags and often give in to the temptation of adding to my Chanel collection. I feel that as much as I love H, H cannot fully replace Chanel's metallic leathers, flap bags, RTW, quirky accessories and oh-so-comfy shoes. I have considered going H exclusive but season after season, Karl doesn't fail to surprise me with the many gorgeous Chanel 'must-buys'. However, H will still hold a very, very special place in my heart. :heart:
 
#12
Since finding H, I think I will be 99% H from now on. I will probably keep my damier ebene speedy 30 for the non-H days as my knock around bag and my Gucci tote that I still use along with my Lindy. Maybe a couple of other Guccis because they were my first love, but I am slowly getting rid of everything else. I never used my Chanels anyway and the others just aren't anything I will carry again.

I know for sure I won't be purchasing anything but H from now on.
 
#13
I'm pretty faithful to Hermes. I'll sometimes buy a silly purse with Cavaliers on them (have had several made by Anya Hindmarch with my dogs pics on them), but that's about it.

I have a few Chanels that I still use for dressy, but that's it. Why mess with a good thing! :smile:

Rana.....you buy other brands???? How big is your house?? :faint:
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CG
 
#15
Cavalier Girl said:
I'm pretty faithful to Hermes. I'll sometimes buy a silly purse with Cavaliers on them (have had several made by Anya Hindmarch with my dogs pics on them), but that's about it.

I have a few Chanels that I still use for dressy, but that's it. Why mess with a good thing! :smile:

Rana.....you buy other brands???? How big is your house?? :faint:
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CG
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Not big at all! Just filled with handbags :smile: I have had an obsession with handbags since I was a little girl. Shoes and coats are an obsession as well...lol
 
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