ODE to Box Calf

[Sus]

Brique Vibrato birkin 2000, Brique birkin 1996 & 15cm Rouge Vif kelly 2000



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[Sus]

Raisin 2002, Chocolate 2004 Birkin



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[_gelato_]

I love everyone’s gorgeous Box beauties! As Box is delicate, do you guys ever use your bags for travel? I’m considering getting a preloved K32 for air travel, not sure if Box is ok for this or if I should get one in Togo/Clemence instead.

 

[Carla7107]

creme de la Mer

i became lazy and send to @docride or H spa depending on the service needed and the speed of return

Any idea on how to get in touch with docride? I’d like to send mine to the spa but I cannot find a website only her Instagram.

 

[papertiger]

Any idea on how to get in touch with docride? I’d like to send mine to the spa but I cannot find a website only her Instagram.

Send her a DM?

 

[Carla7107]

Send her a DM?

Thank you!

 

[nymeria]

Any idea on how to get in touch with docride? I’d like to send mine to the spa but I cannot find a website only her Instagram.

You know what is best for you, but Hermes will not spa/repair or accept in any way a bag which has been worked on by someone other than themselves, at any time.
I'm sure it's a lovely bag-please show us before and afters!

 

[papertiger]

Thank you!

Just make sure you do 'business' away from TPF once you make contact.

I would echo @nymeria too, H official Spa can be more better in the long-run if you need a significant repair they'll already have a history with the bag. It's obviously not just a case of price but you have to give them time too.

 

[Carla7107]

Just make sure you do 'business' away from TPF once you make contact.

I would echo @nymeria too, H official Spa can be more better in the long-run sine if you need a significant repair they'll already have a history with the bag. It's obviously not just a case of price but you have to give them time too.

Thank you good to know I had no idea Hermes would not repair if it has been worked on by someone else. Does this apply to spa as well?

 

[papertiger]

Thank you good to know I had no idea Hermes would not repair if it has been worked on by someone else. Does this apply to spa as well?

Yes

 

[CTLover]

I love everyone’s gorgeous Box beauties! As Box is delicate, do you guys ever use your bags for travel? I’m considering getting a preloved K32 for air travel, not sure if Box is ok for this or if I should get one in Togo/Clemence instead.

When you say "use your bags for travel" what exactly do you mean? I generally bring my H bags with me when I travel, but when I'm traveling to and from the destination (e.g., air travel) my H bags are generally in another bag or tote, safely ensconced in their dust bags. They get pulled out when I get to the location, and I always have a rain jacket, or collapsable bag, I can tuck it into in case of rain. If you mean as an actual travel bag replacing a tote as your personal item for air travel, I'd be cautious. Too many opportunities to scratch, IMHO, plus if there's a mishap on the plane and liquids spill, it could be problematic. I would think a less delicate leather would be better. I wouldn't be as cautious for car traveling, but if you take precautions any bag can travel with you. But then, Jane Birkin's original Birkin was Box, and she certainly never babied it when she traveled. If you're OK, with the bag showing wear and tear over time, then go for it.

 

[_gelato_]

When you say "use your bags for travel" what exactly do you mean? I generally bring my H bags with me when I travel, but when I'm traveling to and from the destination (e.g., air travel) my H bags are generally in another bag or tote, safely ensconced in their dust bags. They get pulled out when I get to the location, and I always have a rain jacket, or collapsable bag, I can tuck it into in case of rain. If you mean as an actual travel bag replacing a tote as your personal item for air travel, I'd be cautious. Too many opportunities to scratch, IMHO, plus if there's a mishap on the plane and liquids spill, it could be problematic. I would think a less delicate leather would be better. I wouldn't be as cautious for car traveling, but if you take precautions any bag can travel with you. But then, Jane Birkin's original Birkin was Box, and she certainly never babied it when she traveled. If you're OK, with the bag showing wear and tear over time, then go for it.

Thank you for your insights

 

[Sus]

I've taken box calf birkins for international travel with no problems - box unlike so many others is very forgiving and not as fragile as the reputation its has garnered. Just look at some of the older box bags shown in this thread and others!

 

[GabrielleS]

Thank you good to know I had no idea Hermes would not repair if it has been worked on by someone else. Does this apply to spa as well?

Yes

 

[duna]

Thank you good to know I had no idea Hermes would not repair if it has been worked on by someone else. Does this apply to spa as well?

I think it also depends on different stores: I spa my bags myself and send them to H spa every couple of years, they've always taken them in without a problem. It's different if you have actual work/repairs done by third parties, then H won't work on your bag.