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#16
The Atlanta Hermes boutique is not very big but it would still be a worthwhile trip because Lenox Square Mall is awesome. From the airport I would say it would be a 45-60 minute drive, depending upon the traffic which can be horrid in Atlanta. It's been 8-9 months or so since I was there so I'm not able to comment on the current stock. However, the last time I was there I saw both a Birkin and a Kelly on display.

ETA: The SA that helped me the last time I was in there was very helpful. I wish I could remember her name!

Another edit: I'm sorry! I'm getting Lenox Square confused with Perimeter Mall. The drive from the airport should only be 45-50 minutes or so (depending upon the traffic).
 
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#17
HermesNewbie said:
The Atlanta Hermes boutique is not very big but it would still be a worthwhile trip because Lenox Square mall is awesome. From the airport I would say it would be a 45-60 minute drive, depending upon the traffic which can be horrid in Atlanta. It's been 8-9 months or so since I was there so I'm not able to comment on the current stock. However, the last time I was there I saw both a Birkin and a Kelly on display.

ETA: The SA that helped me the last time I was in there was very helpful. I wish I could remember her name!
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Yes, it's true, the Atlanta Hermes certainly isn't a huge store (the new one coming next fall will be three times the size), so of course, there isn't a ton of room for display. However, I wouldn't call it tiny either. But, if you're looking for anything in particular, be sure to ask, as they have drawers and drawers of stock that isn't out.

Driving from the airport would probably, indeed, be a nightmare for anyone unfamiliar with Atlanta (I've lived here for over twenty years and won't even make that drive!). You could store your bags at the airport and jump on MARTA, our rapid transit system. You'd get off at the Financial Center stop and walk a bit north to Lenox Square. You'd see Neiman-Marcus, and Hermes is just outside of their mall door. Or you could also get off at the Lenox Square stop and the mall will be just across the street and slightly behind you. The trip one way would take you about 45-50 minutes depending on the time of day, and the cost is around $2.00. (Just make sure that you're on the Doraville bound train leaving the airport or change trains at Lindbergh, as the route splits there, and you'd need to be on the right train, or you'd never see Hermes!)

The JW Marriott would be a great choice, as it's actually connected to Lenox Square, which means that you wouldn't even have to leave the comfort of the air conditioning. There's also the Intercontinental south of the mall but definitely within walking distance. The price would be higher. If you really want to splurge, there's the Ritz Carlton next door to Phipps Plaza, another great place to be parted from your cash. It's just across the street from Lenox Square.

It's a very hospitable store, and all of the SA's are friendly and happy to help.
 
#18
I think it'd definitely be worth a visit. I've visited it once and found a couple great items. I bought my Evelyne from them by phone back in 2006 and they were just a total pleasure to deal with. I've dealt with three SAs there and all three were great!
 
#20
The Atlanta store would be worthwhile to go to for the other stores in the mall if nothing else. It's next door to Neiman Marcus, and they've just expanded. Cartier, LV, Godiva, St. John, Kate Spade...and others are on that level in the same wing. You've also got Panera Bread for sandwiches/soups/bread, Crate & Barrel across from them, Tous jewelry from Spain, Coach...and a ton more.

IMO it's a much better mall than Phipps Plaza, which is catty corner to Lenox Square. Phipps has Saks, Tiffany, Nordstrom, Gucci, Versace...and a bunch more.

BTW, my favorite SA at the Atlanta Hermes is Brittany, but I've also gone to Oscar as a backup. Hunter is also really nice. Most of the others are the ones I avoid.
 
#22
lilyhermes said:
You could store your bags at the airport and jump on MARTA, our rapid transit system.
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Will the airport let me do this (and leave the secure area!) if I am already checked through? I will definitely not be driving myself (no licence!) but I could get a taxi or take the train... I may not even need to stay overnight if I can get out through security...
 
#23
If you are interested in anything particular (like a certain scarf or a bracelet etc) I would call them and tell them you want to get it and check stock because, like kallie girl wrote above, they do co operate well with other stores in the area and can overnight things if they understand you really want something (I had GREAT service at the NC store and they got me stuff asap from the atl store even if I just came as a tourist). I would not do this unless you're actually interested in buying though.

Have a great time! I can't wait to go back myself. ^_^
 
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#24
Kallie Girl said:
Temako has been great on the phone a couple times. He goes out of his way to find things the store doesn't have. He and Brittany worked together on finding the Evelyne I was looking for a couple years ago. Oscar is also really sweet.
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Girls I will be there this Nov to catch Madonna, would you suggest I call the store before hand rather that visiting the store and ask if they have a Birkin? because I will only be visiting for 3 days :(
 
#25
Here's what I saw while shopping at Lenox a few days ago.

First, a little background.

At the beginning of 2009 Hermes shuttered their small store at the Lenox Square Mall (which had been their Atlanta location for decades) with plans to move in to the ambitious Streets of Buckhead luxury mixed use development which was being constructed a few blocks south on Peachtree Street.

However, with the economic crisis the local news media began to report that the developer of the project was having a problem getting financing and was having to delay the opening from Spring 2009 to sometime next year.

I was wondering what was going to happen to Hermes if Streets of Buckhead didn't open on schedule. Would Atlantans have to travel to Charlotte or even further to get their Hermes fix?

Last week I was coming out of Neiman Marcus and saw a uniformed security guard standing in front of the place where the Hermes shop had been for all these years. There was Orange paper over the shop windows.

As I watched a luggage cart with boxes stacked on it was pushed up to the door and the guard opened it just far enough for me to see the store still had the counters and cabinets inside just as before.

The loaded cart was TAKEN INTO THE STORE!

Is Hermes moving back to Lenox - it sure looked like it to me.
 
#28
I just spoke to an SA there- says they are moving to the Streets of Buckhead
next year and are in their temporary on Buckhead Ave. It was so
convenient when they were at Lenox, if you were visiting, you
could stay at the JWMarriott which connected to Lenox.
I'm sure they're will be really hotels near the new location, but
I would rather spend my $$ at H.
 
#30
I was thinking about the developer's funding when I looked at an aerial shot of the project. They were listing Van Cleef & Arpels and other luxury retailers that might just be a bit too much given the economy in general, and Georgia's in particular.

The last time I was at Lenox, the store next to the old Hermes location was available, and I couldn't help but think that it would be a better way to expand than moving down the street. Five Points, and that's where The Streets of Buckhead is located, can be a pain to navigate, and it's a mix of retail/residential with the residential dominating the immediate area.

I certainly wasn't going to go to that location nearly as much as I would Lenox Square Mall because it's super convenient to have Neiman Marcus (next door no less), Bloomies, LV, Cartier, Bulgari...on down to Crate & Barrel and Panera Bread right there. Across the street is Saks, Tiffany, Nordstrom, Gucci...and so on. Easy peasy to get around to the maximum number of retailers.

Fingers crossed that they'll move back!
 
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