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#196
tjkcrs said:
Here you are!

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Not a lot of bulging once zipped up and could definitely fit more if you wanted! Did have to take my phone out of the phone case to take the photo though. :P
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Thank u so much!

It fits more than I thought... Doesnt help me at all 🤣 I wanted a reason not to get it lol

Do u think they will increase the price of this one?
Gotta save up first...
 
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Despite my reservations over the exterior clasp, I seized upon the opportunity to purchase the regular Arçon model, Noir / PHW. I'm undecided but I think I'm leaning towards returning it.

It’s a very distinctive bag in person - modern yet practical at the same time. The curved edges mean it holds a fair bit less than a “rectangular” bag but the craftsmanship is stunning. The nod to a saddle is also distinctly Hermes!

I love the slimline effect - despite having an open top it really hugs your body if you hold it in, and the inward curving top means no exposed openings (good for travel/everyday city life). That said, as soon as you pack it with something wide, the top also “widens” outwards (and the contents fall to the middle), and there is no zip/fastening to contain it, which I’m not sure I like.

I agree that one of the top edges is not so “straight” as the other when looking down vertically, but I think this is driven by the one-sided weight on one side from the pocket, zip and clasp.

I’m still on the fence because it’s not Picotin/Evelyne-level pricing despite not being double-lined (noting it is bigger than both); and, being a new design it obviously doesn’t have the history/iconic status of other quotas or non-quotas. I find myself reaching for my quotas rather than, for example, my Della Cavalleria, and I don’t want this one to sit unused. I also don't like the widening unless you hold it in. On the other hand, love that it is a easy, big bag format!

Lots of mod shots for those interested! (Pardon my dirty mirror and cluttered office but I did this in a hurry!). Don't think the crossbody look really works, but wanted to show for those interested.

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#202
ny.lon said:
Despite my reservations over the exterior clasp, I seized upon the opportunity to purchase the regular Arçon model, Noir / PHW. I'm undecided but I think I'm leaning towards returning it.

It’s a very distinctive bag in person - modern yet practical at the same time. The curved edges mean it holds a fair bit less than a “rectangular” bag but the craftsmanship is stunning. The nod to a saddle is also distinctly Hermes!

I love the slimline effect - despite having an open top it really hugs your body if you hold it in, and the inward curving top means no exposed openings (good for travel/everyday city life). That said, as soon as you pack it with something wide, the top also “widens” outwards (and the contents fall to the middle), and there is no zip/fastening to contain it, which I’m not sure I like.

I agree that one of the top edges is not so “straight” as the other when looking down vertically, but I think this is driven by the one-sided weight on one side from the pocket, zip and clasp.

I’m still on the fence because it’s not Picotin/Evelyne-level pricing despite not being double-lined (noting it is bigger than both); and, being a new design it obviously doesn’t have the history/iconic status of other quotas or non-quotas. I find myself reaching for my quotas rather than, for example, my Della Cavalleria, and I don’t want this one to sit unused. I also don't like the widening unless you hold it in. On the other hand, love that it is a easy, big bag format!

Lots of mod shots for those interested! (Pardon my dirty mirror and cluttered office but I did this in a hurry!). Don't think the crossbody look really works, but wanted to show for those interested.

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It looks so chic on you!!! Love how you styled it and the crossbody look is amazing too. :D
 
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#203
ny.lon said:
Despite my reservations over the exterior clasp, I seized upon the opportunity to purchase the regular Arçon model, Noir / PHW. I'm undecided but I think I'm leaning towards returning it.

It’s a very distinctive bag in person - modern yet practical at the same time. The curved edges mean it holds a fair bit less than a “rectangular” bag but the craftsmanship is stunning. The nod to a saddle is also distinctly Hermes!

I love the slimline effect - despite having an open top it really hugs your body if you hold it in, and the inward curving top means no exposed openings (good for travel/everyday city life). That said, as soon as you pack it with something wide, the top also “widens” outwards (and the contents fall to the middle), and there is no zip/fastening to contain it, which I’m not sure I like.

I agree that one of the top edges is not so “straight” as the other when looking down vertically, but I think this is driven by the one-sided weight on one side from the pocket, zip and clasp.

I’m still on the fence because it’s not Picotin/Evelyne-level pricing despite not being double-lined (noting it is bigger than both); and, being a new design it obviously doesn’t have the history/iconic status of other quotas or non-quotas. I find myself reaching for my quotas rather than, for example, my Della Cavalleria, and I don’t want this one to sit unused. I also don't like the widening unless you hold it in. On the other hand, love that it is a easy, big bag format!

Lots of mod shots for those interested! (Pardon my dirty mirror and cluttered office but I did this in a hurry!). Don't think the crossbody look really works, but wanted to show for those interested.

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I recently asked my SA to find me this exact bag (she showed me the p’tit version but it is teeny) and, upon reading your review, I was prepared to text her that I’d changed my mine. Then I saw your pics!!! While I agree that it doesn’t really work as a cross-body bag, it looks great on you (very chic as @tjkcrs observed) and I am even more excited to see it in real life. I’ll be curious to learn what you decide.
 
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I agree, it does look great on you! Sometimes you do have to lay things just right so it doesn’t get bulky bc it has a slim profile, but I tend to not carry a lot of things, so it usually doesn’t bother me. For Hermes, it’s a great price, lol. But if you don’t reach for it, the price doesn’t matter, it’s a waste of money. Let us know what you decide!
 
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tinkerbell68 said:
I recently asked my SA to find me this exact bag (she showed me the p’tit version but it is teeny) and, upon reading your review, I was prepared to text her that I’d changed my mine. Then I saw your pics!!! While I agree that it doesn’t really work as a cross-body bag, it looks great on you (very chic as @tjkcrs observed) and I am even more excited to see it in real life. I’ll be curious to learn what you decide.
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Thanks @tinkerbell68 and @tjkcrs ! Just pure fluke that the bag arrived when I was wearing this outfit :)

I am so conflicted… The bag is truly a thing of beauty, but I’m leaning towards the conclusion that it’s style over substance and it’s too $$$ for that. If you only put a small amount of items in it, it keeps its shape, but if you treat as a big bag, it loses its shape quite quickly and I would be concerned about that affecting its condition in the long run.

But if you love it, go for it :)
 
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