Hello everyone! I will be in London, Paris and Rome in July (I know...) and would like to get an Evelyne TPN. As iy isn't a QB (yet?) but it is technically a mini, are my chances nil? I don't want to go to FSH, preferring the smaller boutiques but from reading older threads, they don't seem to be any better as far as inventory or nice SAs. Will I do better in London or Rome vs Paris? Boutiques vs dept stores? Heathrow? Also,is the reservation system for ALL European boutiques or just Paris? I can't get past the "try again later" page. Thanks!!
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I’ve been in these three cities in late 2021 and early 2022. In September 2021, Rome, Milan, and Venice, I found that Hermes boutiques were extremely crowded with locals. As a walk in tourist, i found it difficult to get an SA to help in RTW and fine jewelry, never mind bags. Bags were flying off the shelves (in Milan there was a single rouge H mini Della cavalleria, and when I went back the next morning it had already sold.
Paris, I believe, requires an appt for a bag, but there are stories of TPFers getting lucky. If you want to try your luck, I advise trying to ask an SA if it’s possible to get a non BKC without appt. (And, I would try to do it out of earshot of anyone else).
i think London is your best bet. DH and I bought some things at NBS, but Cadogan Place was the nicest and friendliest. As a walk in, I was offered an etoupe geta chevre, but I politely declined. The same bag was on display, but not available to purchase, at Harrods. the London hermes at heathrlw also was very well stocked. But, there is no VAT back.
These were just my experiences. Perhaps someone will post more recent ones. have a wonderful trip and happy shopping!
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I’ve been in these three cities in late 2021 and early 2022. In September 2021, Rome, Milan, and Venice, I found that Hermes boutiques were extremely crowded with locals. As a walk in tourist, i found it difficult to get an SA to help in RTW and fine jewelry, never mind bags. Bags were flying off the shelves (in Milan there was a single rouge H mini Della cavalleria, and when I went back the next morning it had already sold.
Paris, I believe, requires an appt for a bag, but there are stories of TPFers getting lucky. If you want to try your luck, I advise trying to ask an SA if it’s possible to get a non BKC without appt. (And, I would try to do it out of earshot of anyone else).
i think London is your best bet. DH and I bought some things at NBS, but Cadogan Place was the nicest and friendliest. As a walk in, I was offered an etoupe geta chevre, but I politely declined. The same bag was on display, but not available to purchase, at Harrods. the London hermes at heathrlw also was very well stocked. But, there is no VAT back.
These were just my experiences. Perhaps someone will post more recent ones. have a wonderful trip and happy shopping!
Thank you my dear!! I was thinking London too, will def try Cadogan Place, this is a no/low stress vacation for me!
@Brennamom, I'm jealous of your itinerary!! 
I hope you have a wonderful trip, 
and good luck finding your Evelyne!
I hope you have a wonderful trip, and good luck finding your Evelyne!Thank you! Hubs is putting it together, all by rail. I’m very excited. The last time I was in Paris, the Seine historically flooded and I left my credit card at home! I have a lot to make up for, LOL!@Brennamom, I'm jealous of your itinerary!!
Oh, wow, yes, you have lots of catching up to do! All by rail, so fun! Rome is my favorite city for architecture (my favorite thing to see while travelling), with London nearly tied with Rome, and Paris close behind. So many wonderful things to see! Again
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