Check with your SA, but I think basic alterations come for free with your RTW. The Chypres are pretty comfortable (probably the most comfortable/wide enough H shoes).
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They do, but if it's a knit, they can't alter it usually. Most of the time when I've asked, it's not possible.
Oh yeah then that makes sense! I don't always like their RTW but I've liked their cashmere jackets and twillaines the last few seasons.
Congrats on the K28! May I ask what your bag specs are? My wishlist is a K25 or K28 😅😅
I haven't heard anything from my SA, but I've also heard that the trunk show is kind of boring at this store. If there are any pieces you like, definitely let your SA know what you're looking for so they can set aside some pieces for you.
I did, I am on the same boat that I am too small for bigger bag so I assume you need a higher spend ratio because smaller bags are popular and harder to get
I was offered some B touches last year but not in colors that were of interest to me.
Hello, I'm new to Hermes but I want to try for a birkin 25 (in neutral colors). How hard is it to get at this store? I live very nearby, but based on the posts here it seems that the prespend is pretty high and other places like Hawaii or Las Vegas could be better?
Hi!
I think it really depends on your relationship with your SA but I was able to get two QBs within 1.5 years of starting my journey at this location with less than 2:1 presend (excluding leather) for each bag. Both in neutral colors. B25s and K25s are a lot harder to get at this location compared to a B30 & K28. My SA had mentioned B25s will take a LONG time when I first inquired about it. My friend's SA had explicitly told her she'll need to spend 3:1 for a B25 which she did and was offered a bleu nuit PHW within a year.
I've also had luck at the Waikiki store and got a non QB and a SLG on my first visit.
But in general I have heard that the Bellevue store is extremely competitive with clients from Portland/Vancouver in addition to the local clients and is a smaller volume store compared to Hawaii & Vegas.
I haven't been to the Vegas location so can't speak to that but both the Bellevue and Waikiki stores are lovely with wonderful SAs but YMMV. Good luck!
ETA: Another friend of mine was offered a B30 instead of a B25 she requested at Waikiki during her vacation and was told B25s are reserved for locals. Not sure if that's really the case but she happily accepted her offer. HTH!
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Thanks for your reply! Your experience sounds great but 3:1 sounds pretty crazy for your friend! Unfortunately I am really short so I would have to go for smaller bags, but I don't think I'm willing to spend 3:1 for it...
I recommend trying out the B30 if they have them on display! I thought the same thing (I'm 5'2") and was set on a B25 until I tried a B30 in store and was surprised at how small it was. My SA took out a measuring tape and measured it just to confirm LOL.
The 3:1 is a not hard set rule but rather what my friend's SA could do for her. She did appreciate the heads up so she can manage her expectations. I hope you're not discouraged from shopping at this store as again, every person/situation may vary so that might not be the case for you.