2022 Holiday Pendant

[Suzie]

It's funny how in limiting the supply & and creating a list they clearly upset a lot of VIPs by making them feel not cherished. However, if they release more, the people who "made the cut" might feel less special and VIP. I'm curious to see what they will do. I'm guessing the boutiques are getting quite a few complaints as well. I feel bad for the SAs, my SA sounded super stressed about the situation when I spoke to them.

You are correct, I feel a little bit peeved. I am obviously not a VIP but it feels like you didn’t get picked to be a part of the cool group.

 

[Suzie]

Congrats! But I really don’t believe whatever the SAs are claiming anymore. As someone who’s been consistently buying for 14 years, including every holiday pendants for the last ten years and lots and lots of pave pieces and the Pont does Amoureux watch, it was very disheartening to be told that I‘m not qualified for the initial launch and will have to wait for later releases. I guess time to move on to other brands who will appreciate a loyal client more.

That is very disappointing. I think that they have alienated quite a few loyal customers.

 

[336]

There’s quite a bit of variance in colour too!

 

[Emily1830]

Not sure. Apparently someone spent over a million dollars in Europe this summer and they are not on the priority list… My SA said they are good customers but the store is giving a hard time to whoever spent money in Europe elsewhere. This is not what I call loyalty. It’s competition between stores. Really bad for the brand image!

A couple of people DM’ed me on IG to tell me their SAs either gave them the cold shoulder or downright scolded them for shopping at other boutiques. The SA who scolded them even warned them that they would not get gifts and be offered the pendant because they wouldn’t be seen as loyal. I was shocked when I heard this.

 

[AnaBeavTheOG]

I have a couple of MTOs on my wishlist. But given the way VCA seems to be doing things now, it's looking more and more unlikely that I'll be able to get em.

Sure, I could spend $$$ on other things to build my purchase history. But then what? I have no doubt there will be a higher minimum spend or other such restrictions in the future. And if I buy preloved or from resellers in order to get what I really want, then I'll never build up that purchase history!

Bah.

(I know I'm just grumpy with how disappointing this whole thing unfolded with the 2022 HP. And I know there's always a chance they'll remove the minimum spend requirement sooner rather than later. But still. I just wanna know whether the pieces I want are even a possibility for me!)

 

[AnaBeavTheOG]

There’s quite a bit of variance in colour too! View attachment 5622064

Maybe it's the lighting, but does it look like their textures are a bit different too? The one on the left looks more evenly colored and glossier.

 

[911snowball]

I did get the pendant today and IRL it is absolutely beautiful! Just love it.

 

[bagsmd]

I am in US and the experience I have this year is definitely different from prior years'. I was able to secure last year's HP before Oct 1st w/o any issue. This year I was told by my SA that she already submitted the request for me and she is still waiting for approval from Paris which she has no control. She has no idea if it will be approved and she will keep me updated. I've spent more than $50K this year and have been loyal to the brand. I think I might move to other brands too.

Same exact scenario for me. Mine is the 5th avenue store. So very disappointed in them.

 

[bagsmd]

Nope. Still waiting…

My SA is at the 5th avenue store. I texted her again today—the last few days she said the same “it’s up to paris” line. Today she said the same thing and then 10 minutes later I got a request for payment. I texted her asking “what gives?” She said that I’m prepaying but it’s not 100% yet. My card was already charged but she’s still telling me it’s not guaranteed and that if I don’t get one I’ll be refunded. I think that’s a bit insane right?

 

[cloee]

Has anyone heard from stores in Canada?

My SA just messaged me I’m approved. It will arrive next week.

 

[cindy05]

I was offered this piece and I did not spend this amount.

That’s good to know. Perhaps it’s boutique specific. I shop at the nyc flagship and was advised that the spend is $250k to be offered this necklace. Who knows? If they don’t want my money, I’ll spend it elsewhere.

 

[kimber418]

The guilloche is beautiful. I have the magic pendant, earrings, 10 motif and bracelet and I wear it constantly. The texture is very beautiful like a shining sun. A lot of people were like meh about the purchase and I’ve never regretted it - and get endless compliments. I worried about it scratching too and it never has so far.

I have the white gold Guilloche Holiday pendant also and love it.

 

[cindy05]

Wait what? Is this for the US? I vividly recalled my friend purchased that butterfly necklace (with diamond center) for his wife as a birthday gift since she told him she wanted a necklace from VCA, but didn't specify which model/color. He just stopped by the boutique as new client and the SA recommended & sold him that butterfly necklace, saying she'll definitely love it. Turned out she hated it.

I wonder if they expected a lot of vvips to clamor for it and when they didn’t, they decided to sell to public. I hate these games that they’ve been playing.

 

[snnysmm]

My SA is at the 5th avenue store. I texted her again today—the last few days she said the same “it’s up to paris” line. Today she said the same thing and then 10 minutes later I got a request for payment. I texted her asking “what gives?” She said that I’m prepaying but it’s not 100% yet. My card was already charged but she’s still telling me it’s not guaranteed and that if I don’t get one I’ll be refunded. I think that’s a bit insane right?

Maybe there is a pendant for you and your SA is waiting for approval to offer it to you.

 

[Mimi520]

My SA is at the 5th avenue store. I texted her again today—the last few days she said the same “it’s up to paris” line. Today she said the same thing and then 10 minutes later I got a request for payment. I texted her asking “what gives?” She said that I’m prepaying but it’s not 100% yet. My card was already charged but she’s still telling me it’s not guaranteed and that if I don’t get one I’ll be refunded. I think that’s a bit insane right?

I paid on Monday, my SA mentioned I can get a refund if I don’t like it. But she didn’t tell me what kind a stone or whatever. I only know from the leaks