Hermes: What were they thinking in this design?

[Jbizzybeetle]

Maybe there’s a thread on this already—please redirect. Or maybe just no need for such a thread; however, this bag, if authentic, needs such a thread: the New Amsterdam.

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To bag experts—why? @papertiger????

 

[ODEDIHAIMS]

Oh my! Oh NO! Eew.

 

[Hermes Nuttynut]

Oh dear. Looks like somebody got into the ‘schrooms.

 

[papertiger]

Why?

Because 1980s

 

[Etriers]

Why?

Because 1980s

Lolol! That pretty much says it all. Which makes me feel a lot better when I find old photos with 80’s hair or shoulders. Even H didn’t make it through unscathed.

 

[momoc]

I know recently I’ve already posted about this one in another thread (someone asked about it in ID this bag) but this is the one I immediately think of when I see the question of this thread...



Guess what decade it’s from? 1980s.

 

[QuelleFromage]

Looks like Memphis design influence. Very 80s.

 

[Jbizzybeetle]

Why?

Because 1980s

Oh, you’re saying, like, for sure, you know, like, the New Woman in the wide-shouldered suit needed a briefcase attached to an expensive skin purse to properly impress her “9 to 5” colleagues?
Oh, wait, I did that! Except with those shoulder pads I could properly balance a bag on one and a briefcase with strap on the other—had to balance well on the damn 4-inch heels office dress required.

 

[Jbizzybeetle]

I know recently I’ve already posted about this one in another thread (someone asked about it in ID this bag) but this is the one I immediately think of when I see the question of this thread...

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Guess what decade it’s from? 1980s.

I laugh heartedly because I actually like this one! but your point I get!