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stillfabulous said:
@880 I have a Trim I in Black Box that is nearly 50 years old. Five years ago I sent her to H spa in Paris. She came back looking nearly new. Just jaw-dropping! Although other leathers have their pros and cons as well, Box is everything my heart desires.

That said, after taking her on one trip across the pond, the touch-up done at the H Spa quickly faded and the loss of color and cracks from dryness along the piping became once again quite apparent. Next time I send her to Spa, I will reserve her subsequent use for short outings and not expect her to do any more long-haul flights.
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I use H spa for some things, but IMO (and I am in the minority on TPF, it has its limits. I’m sure your bag is stunning
 
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periogirl28 said:
Around Christmas 2019 I was offered two C18s in Black Box and RH Box, by my SM. Together with Saphir, these three colours were available more recently in the agenda covers, when the writing sets were launched. The dark green mentioned above is interesting, I wonder if Vert Fonce is back.
Anyway here is one of my fave Vintage Box bags. 1977 C23 in Rouge Hermes Box, in action at Christmas lunch.

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Beautiful Constance! I don’t own anything in box leather yet, but hoping to add something soon! And I have the same top! :smile:
 
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periogirl28 said:
Around Christmas 2019 I was offered two C18s in Black Box and RH Box, by my SM. Together with Saphir, these three colours were available more recently in the agenda covers, when the writing sets were launched. The dark green mentioned above is interesting, I wonder if Vert Fonce is back.
Anyway here is one of my fave Vintage Box bags. 1977 C23 in Rouge Hermes Box, in action at Christmas lunch.

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Fabulous ❤️
 
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stillfabulous said:
I was in Paris last week and was delighted to be offered a 30 Birkin Sellier in Bleu Saphir Box with PHW. I had a wish list and a dark blue B30 Sellier PHW topped my list. No B or K were available in any leather at FSH the week I was there although I did enjoy visiting every day.

The SA at Hermès Sèvres said they are also seeing Box in Rouge H, Noir, and a dark green (I forgot the name of the green. Perhaps someone here knows.) Interestingly, I tried on a B Sellier 30 in Noir Box that was purchased last month at H Madison and that Box leather was much thinner than the Box I received in Paris. Since I enjoy the more plush traditional Box leather produced prior to the 1990s, I was thrilled that the Sapphire Blue box leather in Paris was of the thicker material. On the one hand, due to the flap style on the Birkin Sellier, a thicker Box leather makes it nearly impossible to tuck the flap into the back wall of the bag. With a leather like Epson this is much easier to do because it is thinner and more pliable.

I spoke to the leather manager at FSH in Paris and she told me that Box is harder for them to source than exotics. I believe that is true; nevertheless, Box remains my favorite H leather and I am fortunate to have multiple Box bags to choose from at home.

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Congratulations! This is stunning :loveeyes: Wear her in good health and happiness:hugs:
 
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queenretro said:
love this thread! My heart is set on a kelly 32 in rouge h box leather, looking to see if this was ever made in the 2000s as I’m considering buying one as a promo gift for myself!
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I have exactly this bag - K 32 Retourne - which was a hand-me-down from my mother & I think dates back to the mid-1980s - & every time I wear it (not as often as my non-Box bags because I do worry about it getting caught in the rain), strangers walk up to me to compliment it. You can’t go wrong with such a classic style!

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escamillo said:
I’m new to Hermes and decided to start with box SLGs because it’s such a classic leather. Looking forward to the patina process given that these will be used daily :graucho:

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Does anyone with the box Calvi or Bastia find they need to condition the corners regularly? I want to be hands off and let them get a worn-in look, but I’m wary of damaging the sharp edges.
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I’ve used my box SLGs daily (Calvi holds credit and ATM cards; Bastia holds my car key fob) since May 2021 and never conditioned them. FA5932CC-90E1-4015-B57E-83410C03DE7B.jpegACE0ADD8-4EE9-48C6-B07D-876A3CC8D6E6.jpeg4D22E89C-8863-49A0-8FF1-2CD1A411335F.jpegD8ACCEE8-CE60-453D-A195-102871B5B1B4.jpeg
 
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MommyDaze said:
I’ve used my box SLGs daily (Calvi holds credit and ATM cards; Bastia holds my car key fob) since May 2021 and never conditioned them. View attachment 5678119View attachment 5678121View attachment 5678120View attachment 5678122
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@MommyDaze what a brilliant idea! Are you able to press the buttons of your car key fob through the Bastia?

Long ago I had a BV pouch in smooth leather that I used to store my car fob. The leather was more like Hermès Swift, thinner and more pliable than Box leather. It was perfect for storing the car fob as it kept all the components from scratching my handbag and allowed me to press the fob buttons through the leather without removing it from the pouch.

Unfortunately, my current car key fobs are too big to fit into a Bastia. Are you able to snap your Bastia closed with your car fob inside? If so, at your leisure,it would be helpful if you could post a photo of the button side of your car fob to clarify how you orient its placement inside the Bastia—perhaps with the fob’s button side closest to the side of the Bastia without the snap?
 
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stillfabulous said:
@MommyDaze what a brilliant idea! Are you able to press the buttons of your car key fob through the Bastia?

Long ago I had a BV pouch in smooth leather that I used to store my car fob. The leather was more like Hermès Swift, thinner and more pliable than Box leather. It was perfect for storing the car fob as it kept all the components from scratching my handbag and allowed me to press the fob buttons through the leather without removing it from the pouch.

Unfortunately, my current car key fobs are too big to fit into a Bastia. Are you able to snap your Bastia closed with your car fob inside? If so, at your leisure,it would be helpful if you could post a photo of the button side of your car fob to clarify how you orient its placement inside the Bastia—perhaps with the fob’s button side closest to the side of the Bastia without the snap?
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I am able to snap the Bastia closed with the fob inside. The fob is inside in the pictures posted (I literally grabbed them out of my purse and snapped the pictures). I have keyless entry, so I’ve never attempted to use the buttons with the fob inside. I only need the buttons on it when I lose my car in the parking lot :facepalm: On those occasions, I take the fob out to press the button.
 
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