How many is enough? What is your H number

[archieluxury]

Hello girls,
I was talking to a few friends the other day and they were saying that they could never afford a Hermes bag...... I advised pre-owned and said where there is a will there is a way.

It got me thinking.....
Years ago, it was incredible to own just 1 Hermes bag....... Not necessarily a B or K but any Hermes bag.
Today in the Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp world we see influencers with big collections......
Owning a Birkin is now not enough..... it needs to be 25 or 30, a cool color and a special leather.
This is fantasy for many people.......
This is not a consumerist competition.......

I ask the question.... How many Hermes bags is enough ? When do you feel full ?
What is your Hermes number for happiness and contentment?

 

[SpicyTuna13]

While I do not have a specific number in mind, I do have strong gut feelings. For example, once I received my 4th Kelly, I knew right then and there my Kelly collection was complete. There are only 3 B bags left (all B30) on my wish list, *maybe* also a B25. If and when all three of these are received, I likely will be complete. Still very interested in other H items though (scarves, tableware, home decor, shoes, etc.)

 

[SpicyTuna13]

(I assumed we were only talking about quota bags, my bad)

 

[Crapples]

For Bs and Ks I think I'll be more than satisfied with 2-3 because of size, color, and leather variations I'd like. For me these are functional and classic workhorse bags, not cute accessories, so I don't want every variation. Now Constances are another story. Because they are a bit more casual I would take every color if I could!!

 

[QuelleFromage]

How many Hermes bags is enough ? When do you feel full ?
What is your Hermes number for happiness and contentment?

Zero. Bags don't make me feel full and I don't need them for happiness and contentment. If I want a beautiful, handcrafted object, one is probably plenty. Obviously I have way more than that, and I enjoy them a lot, and am totally satisfied.

From a practical bag collection standpoint I could probably cut down to 1-2 each of B35, B30, K28, K25, GP and Evie TPM - a black/dark neutral and then a gold or a color of each - anything more is just for fun. But I'm well aware that is a dream collection in the real world.

People pay too much attention to Instagram showoffs IMO. It creates a consumer culture that's not really healthy.

 

[mursepurse]

I currently have 7 H bags (only 1 quoa) and there are still 2-3 other bags that I would love to get. I think 10 is my magic number
But if I had to cut my collection down to only 1 bag it would also do me just fine

 

[Pivoine66]

People pay too much attention to Instagram showoffs IMO. It creates a consumer culture that's not really healthy.
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That! Exactly my thoughts. Maybe the completely unrealistic soap operas/series, too.

 

[ehy12]

My goal is to have a curated collection of H bags...not repeating colors and only collecting bags that I'll use for every occasion. Currently have 12 H bags: 1 Constance 24, 3 B25s, 1 B30, 1 K28, 1 K25, 1 Lindy, 1 Halzan, 1 GP, 1 Jige and 1 Evie tpm
I use every single bag on repeat and don't have anything that sits collecting dust.

 

[heifer]

I was actually discussing this with my friend the other day - a complete H collection, in her opinion should include these bags:
2 Birkin's
1 Kelly
1 Kellycut or Kelly Pochette
1/2 Constance's
a woman doesn't need more she thinks - but what do I think? Setting a number for me doesn't work, I admire those who are firm and don't exceed a max amount, but I'm more a gut person.. all I know for now, is that I haven't been feeling that kick to get another one lately.

I have to this day, 7 Birkin's, 2 Constance's, 1 Evelyne and some other designer bags. I love and cherish them all (I also gave them nicknames) - but if I have to tell you all the truth, my bags have been sitting in the shelves and getting dust for quite some time now.. sure, we're still battling this pandemic, and only God knows when we'll see the light at the end of the tunnel. I do wish for one Kelly sillier - I can't help but wonder though: do I really need another one?

 

[duggi84]

Personally I just want to find some balance that allows me a range of daily options that will work with almost anything in my closet...without defaulting to a bunch of “neutrals.”

...That’ll probably end up somewhere around 250 bags (JK!)

 

[Sferics]

I have just one - and it is and was the only I want
A Jypsiere.

 

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For me, I don’t have a magic number, but I like to have certain categories covered:

Tote
Dressy occasions
Crossbody
Everyday

That’s 4 bags and an everyday could also be a crossbody or a tote so I guess I could do with 3 bags minimum. I have a lot more than 3 bags in my collection, though.
I’m not concerned about “obtaining” more, but will add bags if the need/desire arises.

 

[ilamoresoave99]

Firstly, great topic - Your question definitely got me thinking...
I don't have a magic number but I don't like owning more than 1 bag in the same color/family (black, blue, white, grey, pink, purple, green) since i wear very neutral clothes and my bags tend to add the pop.

For Hermes, I like very specific colors & sizes so I'm selective about adding something that truly rounds my collection rather than hoarding bags (I've been guilty of this in my 20s lol)

 

[Love Of My Life]

For many we are still trying to find our new norm with dining, traveling etc,
so I guess depending upon how one's lifestyle may have changed, that might be the
deciding factor in "how many".

 

[CMilly]

I look at it by use and colour. I have identified some colour and use gaps in my collection but I am in no rush to fill them.