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MadMadCat said:
You see, everything makes sense about what you say, but when I read the part I bolded it makes me think "is H really against these type of resellers?" (granted, you said "to a degree", so we are probably agreeing!).

The reason I'm asking is because if they really were, they would be able to prevent these sellers from amassing a large amount of bags for the resale "in new condition" market. We know who these people are. H knows who these people are. So, if they prevent us - standard customers - to buy bags when we want them, why don't they do the same with the people who buy exclusively for resale? "Worthiness" of the client comes to mind, and it is disturbing.

The "new condition" resale market fuels the presence of the H most coveted items in the IG accounts of many people who have the cash to spend but they refuse to play the H game. These are instant gratification clients, no way they'd wait months for a bag that may not be the "it" bag once they get it.

I can't remember her name, but there is this lady (in)famously known for putting her Himalayan birkin in the snow and posting the pics it in IG. She amassed just recently an amount of B and K that, if the rule of "not more than on B or K every 6 months" were applied, she'd have to be 150 years old.

Personally I think these resellers are playing the H field, allowing H to have their products in the hands of the rich and famous of IG while still being able to pretend they only sell to faithful customers and show their elegant clean hands to the world. Sure, uh uh.

Said that, I like their products, and I have too-large-to-make-sense number of items by them. I buy what I want from H, as long as it still feels like a luxury experience. When that's gone, when I am supposed to beg, and call, and wait and hope for something to appear, that's no luxury to me. My time and attention are my most valuable assets.
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Being in the position of not having street cred with new SA and new manager, since my history was made with their predecessors, I evidently have to "earn" (= spend like heck) my way back to bag-o-la. This is rather annoying. And I totally agree with you, Pup, that these bags have gone to the rich and famous and that means (in effect) I'm being "taxed" (= paying a higher price) because I am not one of them and do not have a recent bag history.
 
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MadMadCat said:
I don't do sandals or open toes either. I don't like that dust and dirt gets in...and no way i can use sandals in the fall/winter. I am always so cold!!
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I am also always cold but brave heels in the winter since I'm equally as cold in boots. :lol:
My issue with them is I don't like people looking at my feet. I generally am very "covered up" and can only think of two times in the past two years or so where I didn't wear tights (on my birthday) and it took a bit to get used to. Hmmm...
I didn't even think about dirt but that would drive me crazy.

MrsOwen3 said:
I tried Edward Bess tinted moisturizer and while I liked it, it didn't last very long for the price and I didn't rebuy. Let us know how you find the lipsticks.
I'm trying to wait to see if one of my bags comes before pulling the trigger on anymore shoes. I got 3 pairs in 6 weeks and could have kept going!

I think Jouer is only via their own website which has excellent photos and swatches on different skin tones. I watch a few makeup bloggers on YouTube who have similar coloring to my own and just buy them. I have been experimenting a lot with makeup lately and while some of the product lines are drying, I like the way matte liquid lip color wears on me. It really does last me the day with a little touch up mid afternoon. I will share my favorite recents in swatches soon.
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I also bought about three pairs in the past 6 weeks and have my eye on one or two more :lol:
But before that it had been a few months since I bought any shoes. In general I've been very unimpressed with the offerings lately.
Re, the bags.... I was thinking of that as well. November makes six months since I made my special order and I suppose it can come in at any time.
To be honest, after my SO and one more bag I really want, I think I will take a break from bags. I want to use all of my bags a lot rather than to have a large collection I hardly touch.... Then after some time, I will probably want another, but I think during that time I want to focus on building up my wardrobe of H scarves, fine jewelry, and even get a few special pieces of RTW. Perhaps even a H wallet and some SLGs.... Hopefully I will still be welcomed on TPF. :lol:

I'll let you know about the lipsticks. I have been looking at different skin care brands as well lately. I love the one I use but it gets very pricy. There is one product that is a HG to me that I will always buy, but for the rest, I'm sure there are other options.

BridesdeGala said:
In case you missed this article about the LVMH vs H debacle......http://www.thefashionlaw.com/home/hermes-vs-lvmh-a-timeline-of-the-drama
Patrick Thomas's quote about seducing a beautiful woman does explain some of H's attitude.
Humble apologies if his comment offends anyone.
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Interesting article. I wasn't around for this but I follow the stock market closely and find the Hermes vs LVMH debacle very interesting to say the least.
 
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eagle1002us said:
Mrs. O, you have hit the ball out of the park! I really need to take up embroidery so I can embroider your comments I bolded on to a pillow so I see it every day.
My boutique changed managers and I haven't gotten a bag for maybe 5 - 6 years. The original manager and my SA have departed long ago. Ah, it seems that I have no street cred to get another bag, it's back having the status of a walk-in. It doesn't help that I am usually toting my my Coach dark brown duffel which has orange leather polka dots outlined by gold grommets. I am toting that bag b/c it's much better for work than a status bag and I am too lazy to shift from the Coach to an H for a day's outing. (never mind those little canvas bags that facilitate that. I'm even too lazy for that). Perhaps the Coach may even represent my feelings about having to prove loyalty to the H label to the extent I risk becoming (in my mind) a label . . . "lady"). Plus I really like grommets. :yahoo:
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I missed commenting on this somehow, but am very curious about this bag! It seems like a fun bag. Do you have a picture of it?
 
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Kyokei said:
I missed commenting on this somehow, but am very curious about this bag! It seems like a fun bag. Do you have a picture of it?
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Thank you for asking, Kyokei! This one is currently on ebay.
 
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And then here is my hippo swatch watch (courtesy of ebay) which I haven't broken in yet. I have a H Rallye watch which I just got serviced by H this year. But the hippo watch is so whimsical! If I wore it to H would I be politely escorted from the store?
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I don't like things that are "precious," that take themselves very seriously.
 
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eagle1002us said:
And then here is my hippo swatch watch (courtesy of ebay) which I haven't broken in yet. I have a H Rallye watch which I just got serviced by H this year. But the hippo watch is so whimsical! If I wore it to H would I be politely escorted from the store?
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I don't like things that are "precious," that take themselves very seriously.
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Haha! I have worn my blue fish swatch and they let me buy stuff!
 
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eagle1002us said:
And then here is my hippo swatch watch (courtesy of ebay) which I haven't broken in yet. I have a H Rallye watch which I just got serviced by H this year. But the hippo watch is so whimsical! If I wore it to H would I be politely escorted from the store?
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I don't like things that are "precious," that take themselves very seriously.
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My SA won me over when she complimented my plastic $17 bracelet (there was a KTD on my other wrist), and another time an orange plastic purse I was carrying. She gets me. I hope no one would escort you out of YOUR local H. If they do, come here with me!
 
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I like the art of Andy Warhol. I saw an early exhibit of his soup cans, etc. in the Pasadena Museum of Modern Art, I think it was called that at the time. The drips paintings done by Jackson Pollack were modern high art, classy stuff exhibited in galleries. Warhol followed with his soup cans, also exhibited in galleries. Pop art was post-modern, a hi-lo concept. This hi-lo concept has a strong influence on contemporary fashion. Think of the 50s, all very determined elegance in fashion -- hat, purse, etc. -- very Duchess of Windsor. So different these days.
 
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eagle1002us said:
And then here is my hippo swatch watch (courtesy of ebay) which I haven't broken in yet. I have a H Rallye watch which I just got serviced by H this year. But the hippo watch is so whimsical! If I wore it to H would I be politely escorted from the store?
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I don't like things that are "precious," that take themselves very seriously.
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I have to ask: how do you like the H watch? I've been going back and forth for months on the idea of getting one.

momasaurus said:
My SA won me over when she complimented my plastic $17 bracelet (there was a KTD on my other wrist), and another time an orange plastic purse I was carrying. She gets me. I hope no one would escort you out of YOUR local H. If they do, come here with me!
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Your SA seems lovely!
 
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While we are on the topic of relatively inexpensive things we love, I'd like to recommend a cheap wine pick. I'm usually someone who prefers old world wines, older vintages, etc..... but this was so fantastic I have to share. It really won me over!!

If you ever get a chance to try it: Melee 2012 vintage from California. It is a blend of 97% Grenache and 3% Syrah, on their website for $32.50. The bottle itself is very artistic and heavy, purposely weighing a couple of pounds. I highly recommend.
 
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Kyokei said:
I have to ask: how do you like the H watch? I've been going back and forth for months on the idea of getting one.



Your SA seems lovely!
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Kyokei, the Rallye, which I got in 1996, is a stylized geometric design, which appealed to me then. I have rarely worn in lately. I like bracelets more than watches. So, if your tastes don't fluctuate much, and you wear watches, an H watch might be a worthwhile purchase. I still like the watch but I prefer to wear an old Bulova which has a loose decorative link band that looks like a bracelet. The gold plating eventually wore off but I was able to purchase another one, exact same model, and now wear that. I don't wear a watch everyday, tho.

But I had no problems with the H watch, it ran well, and I'd consider getting another if I was in the market for a watch. Smaller watches seem to be coming back in style. I imagine H will come up with some new and smaller designs, especially around Xmas.
 
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