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Crapples said:
The recent posts got me thinking. Now I’m not complaining because I’m on the larger size end but I find it so interesting that H (at least in my home store) tends to stock larger sizes. Let’s be realistic, luxury is typically size discriminatory but H seems to buck the trend. Has their clientele typically been a wider range of sizes than other brands?

For one example: I tried on a 40 coat and was absolutely swimming in it. Sized down to 38 and it’s still generous. In other houses, I wouldn’t be close.
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I find that H sizing in particular is very irregular. I've tried on coats in size 32 that are still too large (and I'm not a 32!) and then some silk bottoms that are very TTS with very little stretch. (or maybe I had a big lunch that day lol) So even though I know my typical size, it's still hard to purchase new styles without trying them on first since I never know how it will fit.

Btw, the men's teddy hoodie my hubby got. I tried it on and it's WAY too big in the shoulders and sleeves! But I also own other mens sweaters/sweatshirts in size Small and they are ok... case in point lol.
 
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Bdbunny said:
I find that H sizing in particular is very irregular. I've tried on coats in size 32 that are still too large (and I'm not a 32!) and then some silk bottoms that are very TTS with very little stretch. (or maybe I had a big lunch that day lol) So even though I know my typical size, it's still hard to purchase new styles without trying them on first since I never know how it will fit.

Btw, the men's teddy hoodie my hubby got. I tried it on and it's WAY too big in the shoulders and sleeves! But I also own other mens sweaters/sweatshirts in size Small and they are ok... case in point lol.
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Hermes the original Old Navy vanity sizer (but not consistently)! Haha!
 
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Crapples said:
The recent posts got me thinking. Now I’m not complaining because I’m on the larger size end but I find it so interesting that H (at least in my home store) tends to stock larger sizes. Let’s be realistic, luxury is typically size discriminatory but H seems to buck the trend. Has their clientele typically been a wider range of sizes than other brands?

For one example: I tried on a 40 coat and was absolutely swimming in it. Sized down to 38 and it’s still generous. In other houses, I wouldn’t be close.
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I have to agree with you…I recently bought the blue twillaine from new spring summer collection and was absolutely drowning in fabric. I had to size down significantly
 
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Crapples said:
The recent posts got me thinking. Now I’m not complaining because I’m on the larger size end but I find it so interesting that H (at least in my home store) tends to stock larger sizes. Let’s be realistic, luxury is typically size discriminatory but H seems to buck the trend. Has their clientele typically been a wider range of sizes than other brands?

For one example: I tried on a 40 coat and was absolutely swimming in it. Sized down to 38 and it’s still generous. In other houses, I wouldn’t be close.
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Stores might just pick the most popular size among its clients.
my home store seems to be inclined to carry RTW in small-mid sizes 34~38. SA has to order bigger size for me every single time 😅
 
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atnur said:
Hello! I've been shopping with the store for 7 months, and am interested in delving into women's RTW. Do the S-M sizes sell out quickly? And do you find that it runs small or true to size? I've only bought men's RTW during this time, as my SO accompanies me to our visits.
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Here's the thread to discuss RTW :)
 
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Crapples said:
The recent posts got me thinking. Now I’m not complaining because I’m on the larger size end but I find it so interesting that H (at least in my home store) tends to stock larger sizes. Let’s be realistic, luxury is typically size discriminatory but H seems to buck the trend. Has their clientele typically been a wider range of sizes than other brands?

For one example: I tried on a 40 coat and was absolutely swimming in it. Sized down to 38 and it’s still generous. In other houses, I wouldn’t be close.
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In my limited experience sizing seems to be all over the place and in addition then subject to what the SM brings in. If it looks like it might work I just try it on and see if it’s worth asking for a different size if it’s close and I like the piece enough.
 
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_queenbee said:
The cutest Chaine d'Ancre denim jacket :heart: First purchase back from a hiatus :yahoo:
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On another note, does anyone have the Zipped Micro Jacket and can share how you're liking it? I love the classic silhouette of this jacket.
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I have the zipped micro jacket and pants. Good weight for travel, easy to wear as separates. Styling is oddly like Hermes does Dior, but that’s true of a few classic pieces. On the other hand, it’s nearly all synthetic, and it would have been nicer and more refined in wool
 
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This is the Limited edition capsule collection that launched at FSH last week. I’m not sure if and when it will be available in other areas, but my SA said many of the pieces sold out already. He told me the collection is a reinterpretation of previous designs, done in different materials and with extra detail etc. There was a lot of embroidery and very intricate details. He also said it was all handmade in France. The white gown is extra special and is made to measure for the client. All the beads are hand sewn and it is really stunning in person. I dared to ask the price out of curiosity and it’s over 100,000 euros. (IIRC in the mid 100’s, and yes he knows a customer who purchased it for a very special occasion.) The vest/skirt outfits in black and white are actually silk with leather trim and made from scarves, which were cut into strips, then woven and you can still see the original pattern on the scarf. It has a beautiful texture. The embroidery on the cashmere cream vest and poncho are done in raffia. The long gray dress with the lace cutouts has beaded embroidery on the lace, which was really beautiful in real life. The camel sheath dress is actually pieces of cashmere sewn together and then they went back and made the holes in between. I didn’t quite understand this but I thought the dress was beautiful. Everything was just super detailed and it was really interesting for me to learn about these pieces. As someone with no background in fashion, I was super impressed with all the work and craftsmanship that went into these pieces. The exhibition space was also pretty cool and was revamped for this collection to look and feel like a Parisian apartment.

I was able to try on a few pieces. He had actually sent me pictures of the collection before it launched in case there was something I loved so he could hold it for me. I really liked the white silk vest so he held that (and of course it was the last one in typical H fashion.) I also tried on the black version of the vest and the cream gilet, which was way too long on me and not flattering. I ended up going with the white vest, even though I thought the black would be more versatile. It just popped more when I put it on. I asked him how I should clean the vest and he said to bring it back to FSH! Okaaayyy… i guess I better wear a bib when I eat! It was a very cool experience checking out the collection!

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