**Hermes Chat**

[FaubourgTropical]

I read a lot of these questions recently in other threads and am genuinely curious on why these questions are asked.

1. when people question the worldwide-linked purchase information, is it because they want to be seen as established customer to the stores outside their home store (and therefore easier to buy bags)? Or the opposite (ie. To get more than alloted bag already bought at home store)?

2. if the home SA cannot procure the goods requested, we should not buy from other stores out of loyalty. But what if the home SA doesn’t deliver? Shouldn't buying from outside also show that we really want the goods and that we do not buy for buying sake?

As background, I buy everything I want from the store or online (but ordered and paid for at the store, as instructed by my SA). I also bought things when I travel as my store has limited inventory. I have no problem getting the bag I want (not quickly, but I do eventually)

Sorry it’s lengthy. I hope my questions are not offensive and I would love to hear the rationale from others.

 

[r luvs h]

Hi! I just read the article about the new Mini Kelly with the longer Evelyn type strap . Does anyone know if this strap could be ordered by it self? I would love to upgrade my Mini Kelly, but I couldn't buy a whole new bag.

Hey! Generally no, Hermès will not sell an accessory belonging to a bag unless you can verify that you own that same exact bag. When I wanted a thicker strap for a couple of my kellys, I had to find secondhand ones or unbranded ones unfortunately.

 

[acrowcounted]

I read a lot of these questions recently in other threads and am genuinely curious on why these questions are asked.

1. when people question the worldwide-linked purchase information, is it because they want to be seen as established customer to the stores outside their home store (and therefore easier to buy bags)? Or the opposite (ie. To get more than alloted bag already bought at home store)?

2. if the home SA cannot procure the goods requested, we should not buy from other stores out of loyalty. But what if the home SA doesn’t deliver? Shouldn't buying from outside also show that we really want the goods and that we do not buy for buying sake?

As background, I buy everything I want from the store or online (but ordered and paid for at the store, as instructed by my SA). I also bought things when I travel as my store has limited inventory. I have no problem getting the bag I want (not quickly, but I do eventually)

Sorry it’s lengthy. I hope my questions are not offensive and I would love to hear the rationale from others.

(Again, all under the pretense that bag offers are a clients major drive) People shouldn’t think of Hermes as one big brand but rather as each individual store as it’s own company. Corporate has set sales goals for each individual store and gives each individual store budget to order bags/items to “reward“ and encourage their clients who have helped that particular store reach its goals. Buying something from a different store not only neglects to help your store meet its goals, but also helps the competition with their goals, increasing their budgets for coveted items and increasing their bonuses. A rigid SM would think it was the height of loyalty for a client to prefer to miss out on an item rather than acquiring said item from a “competitor“. IMO H offers nearly the same items season after season so if I miss out on something, there is often a version I like even better a few months later.
As for your first question, I think the intent is split. IMO, linking profiles has no redeeming qualities for the client. Stores don’t care how much youve shopped at another H store (or if they do care, it’s in a negative light, ie she can just go to the store she has a history with for those hot items, “she’s not really our client” , ”she’s already bought two birkins this year”etc). Some people less familiar with the way H works think a long history will help them be a top customer at all Hs which is just not true.

 

[marissraad87]

Hi can I please ask if Hermes dust bags have tags in them like Gucci or LV?

 

[mmosley82]

Hello bag lovers, I just returned from Paris. It was a lovely trip. In short, I applied for Hermes appointments daily and could not get one. Eventually, I went into the flagship store and looked at some jewelry. While they didn’t find the piece I wanted in my size, my SA was very kind and shared some valuable tips to help me get my dream bag.

During my visit I purchased a belt and buckle and later went to the other S. Store that evening. I spoke to the leather consultant and spoke about my special occasion visit to Paris and she arranged for me to see an leather goods SA! What a blessing it was that she was extending an exception.

My SA asked me a few questions: what was I looking for and what Hermes belongs did I have?

I wore my Hermes scarf and belt to the store, it was quite visible. I also have a nice jewelry collection and acquired a Van Cleef guiochille bracelet during my trip. The bracelet was quite hard to find.

I told him that I had accessories but no bag yet and was interested in getting a bag for my 40th birthday, preferably a Kelly 25 in a neutral color. He asked what other bags, I would be interested in, should he be able to find something.

He brought out a few bags, one in an olive green, not my taste. And a few others in etoupe and purple, see inspiration photos below.

After thirty minutes, I asked about the tri-color Bolide in the display in crae, and if he had it in a darker color.

Then he presented this beautiful Bolide 25 Etoupe bag. It became apparent to me that I was not going to be offered my dream bag, and it felt a bit frustrating, although the bag presented was beautiful.

He was determined to offer me a starter bag for my collection rather than the Kelly or any other quota bag.

In the moment, it was disappointing bc it felt like he had what I wanted as he would not provide a direct answer. Rather he emphasized that I had a “first” bag.

I heard that it’s difficult to even be offered a bag even with an appointment. For some reason, I was not prepared to be offered a non quota bag. Nor, did I educate myself on the entire bag collections, only the ones you that see mostly.

Now, that my emotions have settled, I am quite pleased with the Bolide, it’s very functional and understated, and has a wonderful story of being the first bag created with a zipper. Initially, I never heard about this bag, yet alone any of the others he was offering me.

I was told my bag was rare and a sought after color. My SA then said during my next visit to Paris, maybe I will get my dream bag.

Although I purchased a bag I liked, I didn’t thoroughly enjoy my experience, bc I was expecting to get a Kelly bag nor not, nothing in between.

- Does anyone have any similar experiences?

- Was it unrealistic that I expected my first bag to be a Kelly in Paris?

- Is my bag rare?

- Is it difficult to get a non quota bag with a limited purchase history?

 

[acrowcounted]

Hello bag lovers, I just returned from Paris. It was a lovely trip. In short, I applied for Hermes appointments daily and could not get one. Eventually, I went into the flagship store and looked at some jewelry. While they didn’t find the piece I wanted in my size, my SA was very kind and shared some valuable tips to help me get my dream bag.

During my visit I purchased a belt and buckle and later went to the other S. Store later that evening. I spoke to the leather consultant and spoke about my special occasion visit to Paris and she arranged for me to see an leather goods SA! What a blessing it was that she was extending an exception.

My SA asked me a few questions: what was I looking for and what Hermes belongs did I have?

I wore my Hermes scarf and belt to the store, it was quite visible. I also have a nice jewelry collection and acquire a Van Cleef guiochille bracelet during my trip.

I told him that I had accessories but no bag yet and was interested in getting a bag for my 40th birthday, preferably a Kelly 25 in a neutral color. He asked what other bags, I would be interested in, should he be able to find something.

He brought out a few bags, one in an olive green, not my taste. And a few others in etoupe and purple, see inspiration photos below.

After thirty minutes, I asked about the trip-color Bolide in the display in crae, and if he had it in a darker color.

Then he presented this beautiful Bolide 25 Etoupe bag. It became apparent to me that I was not going to be offered my dream bag, and it felt a bit frustrating, although the bag presented was beautiful.

He was determined to offer me a starter bag for my collection rather than the Kelly or any other quota bag.

In the moment, it was disappointing bc it felt like he had what I wanted as he would not provide a direct answer. Rather he emphasized that I had a “first” bag.

I heard that it’s difficult to even be offered a bag even with an appointment. For some reason, I was not prepared to be offered a non quota bag. Nor, did I educate myself on the entire bag collections, only the ones you that see mostly.

Now, that my emotions have settled, I am quite pleased with the Bolide, it’s very functional and understated, and has a wonderful story of being the first bag created with a zipper. Initially, I never heard about this bag, yet alone any of the others he was offering me.

I was told my bag was rare and a sought after color. My SA then said during my next visit to Paris, maybe I will get my dream bag.

Although I purchased a bag I liked, I didn’t thoroughly enjoy my experience, bc I was expecting to get a Kelly bag nor not, nothing in between.

Does anyone have any similar experiences?

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Congrats on your cute bolide! Check out the Paris thread here for hundreds of experiences very similar to your own.

 

[mmosley82]

Congrats on your cute bolide! Check out the Paris thread here for hundreds of experiences very similar to your own.

Thank you for sharing this thread!

 

[maxroxxherhandbags]

Thank you for sharing this thread!

Also do remember that people have actually won an appointment on the lottery and not been offered a sought after bag like the Bolide (Its a much easier bag to use than The Kelly and many people who have Kelly,Birkin and Bolide find Bolide is their favourite most used style)
I think you have been incredibly fortunate not only to get such a classic bag but in a popular neutral.

 

[sweetpea_2009]

Congrats on your 24/24 bag! I want to see pics of your bag with the mitzah . I have noticed that the mitzah is longer than the twilly so there is extra room. I got one yesterday and will be seeing what it looks like on my bag. I will gather a few of the links to videos that I found helpful. It definitely takes practice. I'm not yet at the point of being proficient lol. I'll send a follow-up later today when I am in front of my laptop.

@addiCCted, sorry I did not get a chance to send these links last evening. Here are a few videos I watched. I had to improvise on the 1st video. There is no loop on the 24/24 so I started it like I was going to tie a bow. I didn't add the 2nd loop to it just started wrapping the handle after forming the 1st loop or part of the bow.

https://pin.it/3lBYOBl

 

[sweetpea_2009]

Im at the same place as you. After I got the 24/24 im really rethinking if I even want a Kelly so Im taking my time and just enjoying the other things Hermes has to offer. I have to say I’m wondering if I joined a cult lol. At first I was buying things just bc I knew I had to get some things before the big ask but I find that I’m actually really enjoying a lot of these things like the makeup and nail polish hats clothes and shoes. I’m not even thinking about any BkC now lol.

As far as makeup I've only tried their lipstick and nail polish. I love the polish because it lasts so long and doesn't easily chip but the drying time takes forever.

 

[krawford]

Hello bag lovers, I just returned from Paris. It was a lovely trip. In short, I applied for Hermes appointments daily and could not get one. Eventually, I went into the flagship store and looked at some jewelry. While they didn’t find the piece I wanted in my size, my SA was very kind and shared some valuable tips to help me get my dream bag.

During my visit I purchased a belt and buckle and later went to the other S. Store that evening. I spoke to the leather consultant and spoke about my special occasion visit to Paris and she arranged for me to see an leather goods SA! What a blessing it was that she was extending an exception.

My SA asked me a few questions: what was I looking for and what Hermes belongs did I have?

I wore my Hermes scarf and belt to the store, it was quite visible. I also have a nice jewelry collection and acquired a Van Cleef guiochille bracelet during my trip. The bracelet was quite hard to find.

I told him that I had accessories but no bag yet and was interested in getting a bag for my 40th birthday, preferably a Kelly 25 in a neutral color. He asked what other bags, I would be interested in, should he be able to find something.

He brought out a few bags, one in an olive green, not my taste. And a few others in etoupe and purple, see inspiration photos below.

After thirty minutes, I asked about the tri-color Bolide in the display in crae, and if he had it in a darker color.

Then he presented this beautiful Bolide 25 Etoupe bag. It became apparent to me that I was not going to be offered my dream bag, and it felt a bit frustrating, although the bag presented was beautiful.

He was determined to offer me a starter bag for my collection rather than the Kelly or any other quota bag.

In the moment, it was disappointing bc it felt like he had what I wanted as he would not provide a direct answer. Rather he emphasized that I had a “first” bag.

I heard that it’s difficult to even be offered a bag even with an appointment. For some reason, I was not prepared to be offered a non quota bag. Nor, did I educate myself on the entire bag collections, only the ones you that see mostly.

Now, that my emotions have settled, I am quite pleased with the Bolide, it’s very functional and understated, and has a wonderful story of being the first bag created with a zipper. Initially, I never heard about this bag, yet alone any of the others he was offering me.

I was told my bag was rare and a sought after color. My SA then said during my next visit to Paris, maybe I will get my dream bag.

Although I purchased a bag I liked, I didn’t thoroughly enjoy my experience, bc I was expecting to get a Kelly bag nor not, nothing in between.

- Does anyone have any similar experiences?

- Was it unrealistic that I expected my first bag to be a Kelly in Paris?

- Is my bag rare?

- Is it difficult to get a non quota bag with a limited purchase history?

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Love the gold hardware on your Bolide. It is one of my favorite bags.

 

[addiCCted]

As far as makeup I've only tried their lipstick and nail polish. I love the polish because it lasts so long and doesn't easily chip but the drying time takes forever.

I actually found they dried faster than my usual OPI at home "gel" formula that I use. But I did use it with the Hermes base. I didnt get the top coat though. Its actually really shiny without any topcoat. I was impressed. Chipping wise they wear about the same as all my other polish....I can't get through more than 2 days without it chipping unless its a real gel.

But seriously, here is where I wonder if I truly have drank the coolaid bc even though I have many burgundy colors in my collections, Rouge H just hits differently. Its the perfect burgundy. I also tried Orange Brulee....beautiful...

I hesitated to get the nail polish at first because I was like.....its going to just be another whatever polish with H slapped on it and its gonna be a rip off. Now I can't stop staring at my polish............

 

[mmosley82]

Also do remember that people have actually won an appointment on the lottery and not been offered a sought after bag like the Bolide (Its a much easier bag to use than The Kelly and many people who have Kelly,Birkin and Bolide find Bolide is their favourite most used style)
I think you have been incredibly fortunate not only to get such a classic bag but in a popular neutral.

Thanks for sharing your insights. Yes, I read some similar comments the more I learn about the bag. I am incredibly fortunate to have been offered the bag. I am quite spiritual and consider it as God fulfilling a heart’s desire. Last year, I had a dream that I went on a shopping spree for the first time ever, and got things I never knew I could get. I think this is just a small way of God encouraging me to dream. If God can answer one of my small material dreams, it makes me wonder, that as I open my heart for him to align my desires with His, how much more can he do through me to really bless others. Not trying to preach, but only share the significance of what this small item really represents to me.

 

[Holca]

Hey! Generally no, Hermès will not sell an accessory belonging to a bag unless you can verify that you own that same exact bag. When I wanted a thicker strap for a couple of my kellys, I had to find secondhand ones or unbranded ones unfortunately.

Thank you! I will ask my SA and if not, perhaps try to find an unbranded strap. My frame does not fit the Mini Kelly cross body and I would just love to have that option.

 

[wondersofluxury]

Hello bag lovers, I just returned from Paris. It was a lovely trip. In short, I applied for Hermes appointments daily and could not get one. Eventually, I went into the flagship store and looked at some jewelry. While they didn’t find the piece I wanted in my size, my SA was very kind and shared some valuable tips to help me get my dream bag.

During my visit I purchased a belt and buckle and later went to the other S. Store that evening. I spoke to the leather consultant and spoke about my special occasion visit to Paris and she arranged for me to see an leather goods SA! What a blessing it was that she was extending an exception.

My SA asked me a few questions: what was I looking for and what Hermes belongs did I have?

I wore my Hermes scarf and belt to the store, it was quite visible. I also have a nice jewelry collection and acquired a Van Cleef guiochille bracelet during my trip. The bracelet was quite hard to find.

I told him that I had accessories but no bag yet and was interested in getting a bag for my 40th birthday, preferably a Kelly 25 in a neutral color. He asked what other bags, I would be interested in, should he be able to find something.

He brought out a few bags, one in an olive green, not my taste. And a few others in etoupe and purple, see inspiration photos below.

After thirty minutes, I asked about the tri-color Bolide in the display in crae, and if he had it in a darker color.

Then he presented this beautiful Bolide 25 Etoupe bag. It became apparent to me that I was not going to be offered my dream bag, and it felt a bit frustrating, although the bag presented was beautiful.

He was determined to offer me a starter bag for my collection rather than the Kelly or any other quota bag.

In the moment, it was disappointing bc it felt like he had what I wanted as he would not provide a direct answer. Rather he emphasized that I had a “first” bag.

I heard that it’s difficult to even be offered a bag even with an appointment. For some reason, I was not prepared to be offered a non quota bag. Nor, did I educate myself on the entire bag collections, only the ones you that see mostly.

Now, that my emotions have settled, I am quite pleased with the Bolide, it’s very functional and understated, and has a wonderful story of being the first bag created with a zipper. Initially, I never heard about this bag, yet alone any of the others he was offering me.

I was told my bag was rare and a sought after color. My SA then said during my next visit to Paris, maybe I will get my dream bag.

Although I purchased a bag I liked, I didn’t thoroughly enjoy my experience, bc I was expecting to get a Kelly bag nor not, nothing in between.

- Does anyone have any similar experiences?

- Was it unrealistic that I expected my first bag to be a Kelly in Paris?

- Is my bag rare?

- Is it difficult to get a non quota bag with a limited purchase history?

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I have a Bolide in the same size and I must say it is my most used bag at the moment.
You are very lucky to get the Bolide in a neutral color.
Good luck on your H journey and I hope you do get your dream bag one day.