Well, first the good news. Persistence does pay off. My significant other and I were visiting London a few weeks ago, and I hoped to add a Birkin, Bolide or Kelly to my collection. On Day One, we went to the Bond Street Hermes. After waiting patiently for help, we were helped by a lovely SA who told there was absolutely nothing of interest in stock. Paris Fashion week had seriously interrupted the flow of goodies to the London Hermes Boutiques. We were told, however, that we should return the following afternoon to see what might turn up. I had spotted an elegant cashmere and silk scarf in the Men's Department when we arrived and asked our SA to come downstairs to show to us. My darling man demurred at first, thinking it wasn't "for him," then tried it on. Suffice it to say that he's worn it constantly, finding it to be the perfect accessory, pretty much taking it off only to go to sleep. Day Two, we went back to Bond Street and were shown two Bolides -- one too small and one too big, and neither with the Palladium hardware I'd requested. Once again, we were told to come the following afternoon. Undeterred, we then went to the Sloane Street Hermes. There we were told again of the absence of just about everything due to Paris Fashion Week. Still on a quest, we then went to Hermes at Harrod's. Nothing there, either. Day Three, we trekked back to the Bond Street store once more and were greeted by our SA sporting a very big smile. She had pulled something for me from the day's delivery and had been eagerly awaiting our return.
And now for the specifically good news. She brought us a not-yet-opened big orange box containing a 31 cm Black Clemence Bolide with Palladium hardware -- one of the bags I'd put on my "Day One" wish list. It was love at first sight and the purchase was made.
Could there really be any bad news? Yes, indeed there is. Up until a couple of days ago the Bolide's zipper was moving freely. Suddenly, when I pulled it closed it became "caught" and difficult to pull open again. I can free it only by giving the zipper a mighty tug. Certainly not how the Bolide's zipper is supposed to work. Has anyone else had problems with the zipper on their Bolide? I live in the NY Metro Area and there's an Hermes Boutique nearby. I suppose I could stop in with the bag, although there's no craftsman at this location. I'm also torn about bringing it there because I purchased it overseas.
I'd really appreciate hearing your thoughts on how to proceed.
And now for the specifically good news. She brought us a not-yet-opened big orange box containing a 31 cm Black Clemence Bolide with Palladium hardware -- one of the bags I'd put on my "Day One" wish list. It was love at first sight and the purchase was made.
Could there really be any bad news? Yes, indeed there is. Up until a couple of days ago the Bolide's zipper was moving freely. Suddenly, when I pulled it closed it became "caught" and difficult to pull open again. I can free it only by giving the zipper a mighty tug. Certainly not how the Bolide's zipper is supposed to work. Has anyone else had problems with the zipper on their Bolide? I live in the NY Metro Area and there's an Hermes Boutique nearby. I suppose I could stop in with the bag, although there's no craftsman at this location. I'm also torn about bringing it there because I purchased it overseas.
I'd really appreciate hearing your thoughts on how to proceed.
I have not had any problems with my zippers either.
From my experience, the zipper on my Bolide does not run completely smoothly as well and I need to make sure the fabric surrounding the zipper is not caught.