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[periogirl28]

Here is the skirt in question but the one I have my eye on is dark navy black and caramel.

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Ah ok I was actually thinking of the plain A line blue/ black leather skirt, it isn't pleated and hasn't got the silk inserts, but has a very interesting curved joining seam for the panels. This one is really a spectacular piece indeed. I have seen it and the glimpse of silk pattern as you walk would be amazing but the design is too overpowering for me. On a better note perhaps you could get it at a good price in Paris? RTW would only be marked down much later, I think it applies worldwide.

 

[EmileH]

Ah ok I was actually thinking of the plain A line blue/ black leather skirt, it isn't pleated and hasn't got the silk inserts, but has a very interesting curved joining seam for the panels. This one is really a spectacular piece indeed. I have seen it and the glimpse of silk pattern as you walk would be amazing but the design is too overpowering for me. On a better note perhaps you could get it at a good price in Paris? RTW would only be marked down much later, I think it applies worldwide.

I don't think I saw the one you describe. The only other leather skirt they had was burgundy in color and a solid. I have to think long and hard about it. One can probably only justify one Hermes skirt in a lifetime and I have to decide if this is the one. I don't know if I mentioned the price- $7900 which someone pointed out is the price of a small car. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

 

[MadMadCat]

Here is the skirt in question but the one I have my eye on is dark navy black and caramel.

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The skirt is stunning and i understand how difficult it must be to resist the temptation, especially if it fits well. Truly spectacular.

Said that, it is a head turning piece. How many times can one use it, before it becomes "oh look, that skirt again", especially when spending a considerable amount of money? It depends on one's lifestyle, how wide one's circle is, and one's opportunities to wear it.
As you can see, i am trying to help the process of walking away from it!

The news about the new designer are bad. H rtw used to never fit my body type, which i always thought to be a blessing - for my finances. I will have to forget this piece of information and never try anything on.

 

[Genie27]

PbP, It is a stunning piece and guessing from your other mod shots it would suit your frame.

It's also a lot of $$ for only part of an outfit that could not get too much use due to its unique look, fragility etc. Also how easy would it be to create outfits with it?

I wonder, Is this what happens after you buy your first eye-wateringly expensive H bag, everything else loses its sticker shock? I seem to have no sticker shock for four digit prices for clothes and costume jewelry any more. I'm afraid. My retirement fund is also afraid.

 

[EmileH]

Madmadcat and genie thanks for your input, you are both right and do was DH. Somehow ones brain is skewed by these prices. It's a gorgeous skirt no doubt. I completely understand what you are saying about not getting enough use to justify the price. My illogical thought was that I have paid 6000 for a Chanel jacket so an 8000 leather skirt seemed fair. [emoji23] but I can wear the Chanel jacket in many different ways. The skirt is really a one trick pony. Can you imagine getting caught in the rain or spilling something on it? [emoji15]

 

[momasaurus]

Hi cafe!
Been busy past few weeks, in and out of town for a conference, then there was the Singapore grand prix. Anyone went there? It was too hot and humid even at night that I didn't particularly want to rub bare sweaty arms/elbows with strangers, so I ditched.

Anyway, past few hours I've been trying to tie a 90cm on my picotin. And it's just either messy or ugly. Please indulge me and say something. Don't worry I can take it, I know nothing about art and can't do anything artsy or fancy

HI tabbi, I think your pico is adorable! The second knot, the flower-y one, is especially cute. What is this leather color? I love it.

 

[momasaurus]

Madmadcat and genie thanks for your input, you are both right and do was DH. Somehow ones brain is skewed by these prices. It's a gorgeous skirt no doubt. I completely understand what you are saying about not getting enough use to justify the price. My illogical thought was that I have paid 6000 for a Chanel jacket so an 8000 leather skirt seemed fair. [emoji23] but I can wear the Chanel jacket in many different ways. The skirt is really a one trick pony. Can you imagine getting caught in the rain or spilling something on it? [emoji15]

Perhaps that gorgeous skirt is something we could all time-share! (sisterhood of the traveling leather skirt)

 

[tabbi001]

HI tabbi, I think your pico is adorable! The second knot, the flower-y one, is especially cute. What is this leather color? I love it.

Thank you! Actually I can't even duplicate the knots that I've attempted to make

The color is rouge pivoine in clemence. But my picture is kinda washed out, I have a hard time capturing the true color. It's very similar to vermillion or rouge tomate. When I put my rodeo which has a rouge indienne saddle, it also blends in. I think H is just trying to dupe us into thinking they produce a lot of colors when in reality they release the same color with a different name

 

[tabbi001]

PbP, It is a stunning piece and guessing from your other mod shots it would suit your frame.

It's also a lot of $$ for only part of an outfit that could not get too much use due to its unique look, fragility etc. Also how easy would it be to create outfits with it?

I wonder, Is this what happens after you buy your first eye-wateringly expensive H bag, everything else loses its sticker shock? I seem to have no sticker shock for four digit prices for clothes and costume jewelry any more. I'm afraid. My retirement fund is also afraid.

Madmadcat and genie thanks for your input, you are both right and do was DH. Somehow ones brain is skewed by these prices. It's a gorgeous skirt no doubt. I completely understand what you are saying about not getting enough use to justify the price. My illogical thought was that I have paid 6000 for a Chanel jacket so an 8000 leather skirt seemed fair. [emoji23] but I can wear the Chanel jacket in many different ways. The skirt is really a one trick pony. Can you imagine getting caught in the rain or spilling something on it? [emoji15]

Yes I think our brains are being skewed by H... when you see something that's only 3 digits, wow that's cheap!!! Then the leather skirt is only 3/4 a Birkin unit... that's acceptable! How crazy
H prices have affected my brain on how I view other luxury goods. My first love was actually Gucci and LV because H prices were over-the-top for me when I was a student. Then suddenly, when I got adjusted to H prices and learned to accept that it's the "norm", LV seemed to be cheap! I mean, for the price of an evelyne, I could get an epi alma plus a wallet plus a bandeau!!! (I'm basing this from the price in my country) After a couple of H purchases, LV appeared to be more affordable to me. But of course, that didn't persuade me to go back to LV. Not because of the quality issue ( luckily for me I never had that problem) but because I don't like any recent bag/slgs yet. But who knows!

 

[MadMadCat]

.Can you imagine getting caught in the rain or spilling something on it? [emoji15]

Oh the spills!!
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[EmileH]

Oh the spills!!
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[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] you are making me feel better about it by the moment.

 

[Mindi B]

It's great to see the enabling and dis-enabling skills of this crowd! Truly a multi-talented group. I'm being serious, by the way.

 

[etoupebirkin]

Pocketbook Pup, I outdoor advise against the skirt too for the reasons everyone has said. But let me add one more. Be patient. Sometimes these things pop up on eBay or the resale market. Over the summer I picked up a new Twillaine cardigan that retailed for over $4K for $1,600 from Ann's Fabulous Finds. So this might pop up. You never know.

 

[EmileH]

Pocketbook Pup, I outdoor advise against the skirt too for the reasons everyone has said. But let me add one more. Be patient. Sometimes these things pop up on eBay or the resale market. Over the summer I picked up a new Twillaine cardigan that retailed for over $4K for $1,600 from Ann's Fabulous Finds. So this might pop up. You never know.

Thank you for your advice and support in this very trying time. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

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[Mindi B]

LOL. Nothing brings people together like a crisis!