Liberté;4613970 said:
Why should you feel disloyal? I just don't get it, Hermès is never any better than their artisans so her stuff should in no way be inferior to what her former employer releases. Hermes is just the brand, the distributor of what their artisans make, and of course to a deciding what they'll make. However the artisan makes the product into a quality product, "hermès" could never do this.
Oh no, please don't misunderstand what I was saying--as I said, I thought the bag was gorgeous and clearly beautifully crafted. I only feel a tiny bit disloyal to Hermes for appreciating her items because, well, I *can* see how her market segment might eat into that of Hermes if only in a small way. Maybe it's such a blip on their radar at the moment that they won't even acknowledge it though? That of course may change, as she's been getting a lot more press mentions lately. I really do wonder what H thinks of her doing this, especially given the fact that certain characteristics of her bags are so reminiscent of theirs...handle shape, types of leathers offered, colors offered, etc. I have a feeling they are not 100% supportive, but that's just a theory knowing "them".
Regardless, if you want a beautifully made bag to your own specifications (H-quality diaper bag that fits the function totally, for instance), and without having to navigate any crazy SA-related maze of etiquette and tit for tat, then I think April in Paris is a huge winner and your best option outside of traveling to Paris for a bespoke Hermes bag.
