Hermes Cafe Bon Temps~Good Times Cafe

[Hermezzy]

Hello, all you dear, wonderful friends and kind souls...
A question for you all-
I sometimes go through style "phases", where I'll seize upon a brand, style, etc. and do so somewhat tenaciously for awhile. For many years I've admired Brunello Cucinelli's aesthetic but could never find any of his fashions that would fit me. Lately, however, I've run across 3 pieces that do fit and I'm pleased. I'm interested in knowing your own experiences w/Cucinelli, whether women's wear, menswear, accessories, shoes, or any combination thereof. Have you found the pieces hold up well? Do you find that you have continued to enjoy using/wearing them as time has passed? Thank you for your comments, as always, my dears...

 

[arabesques]

Hello, all you dear, wonderful friends and kind souls...
A question for you all-
I sometimes go through style "phases", where I'll seize upon a brand, style, etc. and do so somewhat tenaciously for awhile. For many years I've admired Brunello Cucinelli's aesthetic but could never find any of his fashions that would fit me. Lately, however, I've run across 3 pieces that do fit and I'm pleased. I'm interested in knowing your own experiences w/Cucinelli, whether women's wear, menswear, accessories, shoes, or any combination thereof. Have you found the pieces hold up well? Do you find that you have continued to enjoy using/wearing them as time has passed? Thank you for your comments, as always, my dears...

Over the past year, I've swaddled myself with a handful of both plain and embellished cardigans of various weights and arm lengths. While my preferred cashmere is Eric Bompard (so soft), BC wears like iron.

Enjoy your pieces!

 

[Notorious Pink]

Hi, all - just checking in from the usual craziness.

TV - I'm terrible, I never watch any regular shows. DH and I bingewatched ALL of Game of Thrones and now we're waiting for the new season. He's watched all of Spartacus and Billions (I haven't). We loved the Clive Owen show The Knick (best worst ending ever) and I've seen some Arrested Development but I know DH won't like it. Before that the only show we ever agreed on was House, and of course there is every Law and Order.

Radio - love Wait Wait...DS1 and I used to listen to that often on the way home from the city when he was little. But I'm certain that I'm the only one her who listens to Coast to Coast AM - as I do every single night no matter where in the world I am. It's the only way I can sleep, as DH has to have complete quiet so I put my headphones on. It's totally bizarre about 75% of the time but certainly always interesting.

Gonna try to get to the Hermesmatic too!

 

[lulilu]

Hello, all you dear, wonderful friends and kind souls...
A question for you all-
I sometimes go through style "phases", where I'll seize upon a brand, style, etc. and do so somewhat tenaciously for awhile. For many years I've admired Brunello Cucinelli's aesthetic but could never find any of his fashions that would fit me. Lately, however, I've run across 3 pieces that do fit and I'm pleased. I'm interested in knowing your own experiences w/Cucinelli, whether women's wear, menswear, accessories, shoes, or any combination thereof. Have you found the pieces hold up well? Do you find that you have continued to enjoy using/wearing them as time has passed? Thank you for your comments, as always, my dears...

I love BC! I have many shoes, sandals, and boots -- love the boots -- and some sweaters as well. The are beautifully made and wear really well. A great fashion house and an interesting back story -- all things are made locally with employees who live in the area.

 

[Hermezzy]

Over the past year, I've swaddled myself with a handful of both plain and embellished cardigans of various weights and arm lengths. While my preferred cashmere is Eric Bompard (so soft), BC wears like iron.

Enjoy your pieces!

Thank you so much for your comments! I always worry about whether cashmere (or wool, for that matter) will pill badly. So happy to hear you've had good experiences w/BC- that puts my mind at ease!

 

[Hermezzy]

I love BC! I have many shoes, sandals, and boots -- love the boots -- and some sweaters as well. The are beautifully made and wear really well. A great fashion house and an interesting back story -- all things are made locally with employees who live in the area.

Oh so happy to hear your comments, lulilu! I also love the story about what BC has done to Solomeo and how he cares about the work ethos and environment of his workers. When first dipping the toes into a new brand you always want to know if assembly/workmanship/longevity of the pieces matches up with the quality of the materials and the aesthetic appeal- you have really helped put my mind at ease. Thank you!

 

[prepster]

Hello, all you dear, wonderful friends and kind souls...
A question for you all-
I sometimes go through style "phases", where I'll seize upon a brand, style, etc. and do so somewhat tenaciously for awhile. For many years I've admired Brunello Cucinelli's aesthetic but could never find any of his fashions that would fit me. Lately, however, I've run across 3 pieces that do fit and I'm pleased. I'm interested in knowing your own experiences w/Cucinelli, whether women's wear, menswear, accessories, shoes, or any combination thereof. Have you found the pieces hold up well? Do you find that you have continued to enjoy using/wearing them as time has passed? Thank you for your comments, as always, my dears...

I wear a lot of BC, and so far, everything has been perfect. The quality of the fabrics is top notch, the workmanship, the wear. I also like buying from a company that has dignity, and treats employees and customers with respect. I just like Brunello, the man, quite a lot. Have you read this interview by Om Malik? https://pi.co/brunello-cucinelli-2/

Love this!

Bruno on work-life balance: "In this company, you cannot send emails after 5:30 PM, when the company closes for the evening. I do not want to assign work to you where I feel responsible for ruining or altering your private life. It’s not 24/7, because here in the company, you start at 8 AM, and at 5:30 PM you are forbidden to work any further. No emails can be sent to more than two addressees, just one or two. No group mailing. Why must a single email be read by 10 different people, unless it’s the 10 people who are interested in that specific issue? In order to disperse responsibility? Here, no meetings with mobile phones. No one is allowed to bring them into the meeting room. You must look me in the eye. You must know things by heart. You must know all of your business with a 1 to 2 percent error rate. It is also training for your mind. It is also a question of respect, because I have never called someone on a Saturday or a Sunday. No one is allowed to do so. We must discover this, because if individuals rest properly, then it is better."

 

[imagineme]

Wish everyone worked like that!

 

[etoile de mer]

I've just watched the trailers and it looks terrific. Does anyone know if Riviera will be available on Netflix? Is it just available in the UK?

Hi prepster, I poked around a bit, but couldn't find much regarding US viewing. I often have more luck with iTunes for current and/or international programs, and even then there's often a delay for US release. We don't have TV cable, but if you do, maybe it will be available via cable sooner?

 

[etoile de mer]

I love BC! I have many shoes, sandals, and boots -- love the boots -- and some sweaters as well. The are beautifully made and wear really well. A great fashion house and an interesting back story -- all things are made locally with employees who live in the area.

I wear a lot of BC, and so far, everything has been perfect. The quality of the fabrics is top notch, the workmanship, the wear. I also like buying from a company that has dignity, and treats employees and customers with respect. I just like Brunello, the man, quite a lot. Have you read this interview by Om Malik? https://pi.co/brunello-cucinelli-2/

Love this!

Bruno on work-life balance: "In this company, you cannot send emails after 5:30 PM, when the company closes for the evening. I do not want to assign work to you where I feel responsible for ruining or altering your private life. It’s not 24/7, because here in the company, you start at 8 AM, and at 5:30 PM you are forbidden to work any further. No emails can be sent to more than two addressees, just one or two. No group mailing. Why must a single email be read by 10 different people, unless it’s the 10 people who are interested in that specific issue? In order to disperse responsibility? Here, no meetings with mobile phones. No one is allowed to bring them into the meeting room. You must look me in the eye. You must know things by heart. You must know all of your business with a 1 to 2 percent error rate. It is also training for your mind. It is also a question of respect, because I have never called someone on a Saturday or a Sunday. No one is allowed to do so. We must discover this, because if individuals rest properly, then it is better."

lulilu and prepster, love hearing this! The very sensible and respectful work environment alone, makes me want to further investigate this brand!

 

[Hermezzy]

I wear a lot of BC, and so far, everything has been perfect. The quality of the fabrics is top notch, the workmanship, the wear. I also like buying from a company that has dignity, and treats employees and customers with respect. I just like Brunello, the man, quite a lot. Have you read this interview by Om Malik? https://pi.co/brunello-cucinelli-2/

Love this!

Bruno on work-life balance: "In this company, you cannot send emails after 5:30 PM, when the company closes for the evening. I do not want to assign work to you where I feel responsible for ruining or altering your private life. It’s not 24/7, because here in the company, you start at 8 AM, and at 5:30 PM you are forbidden to work any further. No emails can be sent to more than two addressees, just one or two. No group mailing. Why must a single email be read by 10 different people, unless it’s the 10 people who are interested in that specific issue? In order to disperse responsibility? Here, no meetings with mobile phones. No one is allowed to bring them into the meeting room. You must look me in the eye. You must know things by heart. You must know all of your business with a 1 to 2 percent error rate. It is also training for your mind. It is also a question of respect, because I have never called someone on a Saturday or a Sunday. No one is allowed to do so. We must discover this, because if individuals rest properly, then it is better."

This is just so wonderful. I realize that part of the BC price tag goes towards the first world wages and benefits of these employees, but knowing that it is such a humane and empathetic work environment makes such a difference, psychologically. Ofc, it can't just be that- the product has to be exceptionally well made and truly last, but one may argue that part of the reason the products last is because of the work philosophy espoused by the company. I hear Solomeo is really a bit like paradise...

 

[etoile de mer]

This is just so wonderful. I realize that part of the BC price tag goes towards the first world wages and benefits of these employees, but knowing that it is such a humane and empathetic work environment makes such a difference, psychologically. Ofc, it can't just be that- the product has to be exceptionally well made and truly last, but one may argue that part of the reason the products last is because of the work philosophy espoused by the company. I hear Solomeo is really a bit like paradise...

Hi Hermezzy, thanks so much for dropping in to ask about this brand, so glad to hear the details about this company!

 

[Hermezzy]

Hi Hermezzy, thanks so much for dropping in to ask about this brand, so glad to hear the details about this company!

Me too! BC has been around a long time and I've always liked their aesthetic but haven't purchased anything because I couldn't find anything that fit. I'm so happy to hear about the positive reports about it from other tPFers and am happy to have found some items that do fit me.

 

[eagle1002us]

Hi eagle thank you for the advice.
I admire your silver pieces and how they look on you.
Your beautiful examples have definitely inspired me to investigate H silver and indeed jewellery lately whereas before I passed.
I am going to take your advice and get the confetti now. See how it goes and maybe down the line get a farandole.
My SA said she had held it for me as we were waiting for a pareo to come in that I was going to look at, but it hasn't arrived yet so I think I will just go up for the confetti anyway so that she doesn't let it go.
BTW there is a great eBay reseller here that sells old designs of H jewellery.
I have had a couple of bracelets from her and shown my SA who has confirmed they are genuine.
If you want the sellers name PM me.
I am without a computer at the moment, borrowing DH's iPad this morning but as soon as I am back to normal in the next few days I will pick up.

Always keep in touch about jewelry or anything else. You have no idea how often I search the tpf silver thread and go away disappointed b/c no one seems to be buying much h silver lately. The designs from past really have a certain charm about them. I would count confetti among them. It's rather hard to find, too. So I think it's safe to say you picked a collector piece.

 

[arabesques]

Always keep in touch about jewelry or anything else. You have no idea how often I search the tpf silver thread and go away disappointed b/c no one seems to be buying much h silver lately. The designs from past really have a certain charm about them. I would count confetti among them. It's rather hard to find, too. So I think it's safe to say you picked a collector piece.

Like you, I remain devoted to the old pieces. The new ones...lack something in my opinion. I'm lucky that my SA understands me and my style, because she knows there's no way I'll purchase a piece, yet we sit and gab for an hour when I go in. Speaking of the beauty of older pieces, I just acquired one that I've been thinking about for a long time. The Kelly Dog cuff MM.