I have a few bags from other brands which I still love because of their designs. But the leather feel of the H bags is so much better than the other brands I own. I'm not opposed to purchasing bags in the future from non-H brands though, I think it's all just about what strikes your fancy 😆
Once you buy H bags do you ever go back?
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I think about it and yet...
Recently, I rehomed some non H bags, keeping only a handful that I love: BV, Celine, Prada and an LV speedy. However, I find I don't carry them as much as I used to as I primarily reach for a B30 or my K28. I have occasionally looked at other BV bags as I love the colors and woven leather but they are also expensive and the quality of the leather and the workmanship are simply not up to H standards. And, in Paris in September, I went to Alaia to look at the Le Teckel in off white but my BFF pointed out that I would simply be buying a place holder until I got a Craie Birkin...and she was right.
I won't rule out the possibility of 'going back' but rn it seems unlikely that I'd buy other designers and am more likely to carry something that I own but don't carry much anymore.
Recently, I rehomed some non H bags, keeping only a handful that I love: BV, Celine, Prada and an LV speedy. However, I find I don't carry them as much as I used to as I primarily reach for a B30 or my K28. I have occasionally looked at other BV bags as I love the colors and woven leather but they are also expensive and the quality of the leather and the workmanship are simply not up to H standards. And, in Paris in September, I went to Alaia to look at the Le Teckel in off white but my BFF pointed out that I would simply be buying a place holder until I got a Craie Birkin...and she was right.
I won't rule out the possibility of 'going back' but rn it seems unlikely that I'd buy other designers and am more likely to carry something that I own but don't carry much anymore.
Yes, but because *points to my username*
I also have developed a liking for more discrete bags during the daytime when I am in my home city. Right now my current daily bag when running errands is a random Italian leather tote gifted to me by my mother for Christmas.
I also have developed a liking for more discrete bags during the daytime when I am in my home city. Right now my current daily bag when running errands is a random Italian leather tote gifted to me by my mother for Christmas.
I forgot all about discreet recently because I just dived in the Murakami new release 
I missed out last time.
I missed out last time.
I love the small artisans dearly and I’ll buy them in addition to H. I just got a Le Cindy from Atelier Renard as I couldn’t find a bag elsewhere that truly met my work needs. I’m obsessed with this thing. The craftsmanship is impeccable and the ability to customize to fit my style and needs was fantastic. There are side pockets and I was able to add a laptop pocket in the interior. The leather was as high quality as my H bags too. I don’t think I can go back to purchasing other brands after this.There are many single independent artisans that do arguably higher quality hand stitching than Hermes. And other bag brands with different style ethos. Depends on whether one likes to change bag styles or not. . .I tend to wear mainly Hermes bags bc my RTW styles are so varied. But, I certainly have other brands that I wear too.
My spouse ordered a custom laptop bag from Nichols of London we are picking up next week. It’s hybrid machine and hand done. The finished pics look beautiful and the leather was quite nice (just not as nice as mine). I’m looking forward to seeing it live.
Love this bag! Congrats! It’s so beautiful
This blue gray is one of my favorite colors and with black, one of my favorite combos
Beautiful bag.. Wear it well & the color combo is a standout!
Another example of exceptional craftsmanship from a small atelier ..
Currently I'm pretty happy with the bags I have. My H Birkin, Ramesh era Moynat and a few more contemporary designers, Mulberry, Jerome Dreyfuss etc etc.
I do get bored occasionally though and start looking!
I love Hermes for the quality, the brand (and the way it's owned) and the way they stand behind their products.
As I find it hard currently to find anything that has quality that matches the price (in my opinion) in other luxury / designer brands and / or hasn't been involved (or may be involved) in some scandal be it advertising campaigns or actually made in sweatshops, I'm a bit loathed to spend £1000s on other designers at the moment.
Consequently (and you may all think I'm a bit mad!) I've been searching high and low for smaller no name or contemporary bags that are good quality leather, ethically made and are at a price point that it doesn't really matter if they won't repair it later.
For example this https://guibert.fr/en/baby-grooming/739-baby-grooming-saddle-calf-black.html is currently on my radar as a possible work tote. I'd like to check it out in person next time I'm in Paris but appears to be a French saddle leather, made in France, hand made (I think!) and a fraction of the cost so I don't need to worry about it.
Le Tanneur is another brand I'm considering (their French made range) along with a few others.. the search continues, but as I said, it's more of a boredom thing than an actually need a new bag!
I do get bored occasionally though and start looking!
I love Hermes for the quality, the brand (and the way it's owned) and the way they stand behind their products.
As I find it hard currently to find anything that has quality that matches the price (in my opinion) in other luxury / designer brands and / or hasn't been involved (or may be involved) in some scandal be it advertising campaigns or actually made in sweatshops, I'm a bit loathed to spend £1000s on other designers at the moment.
Consequently (and you may all think I'm a bit mad!) I've been searching high and low for smaller no name or contemporary bags that are good quality leather, ethically made and are at a price point that it doesn't really matter if they won't repair it later.
For example this https://guibert.fr/en/baby-grooming/739-baby-grooming-saddle-calf-black.html is currently on my radar as a possible work tote. I'd like to check it out in person next time I'm in Paris but appears to be a French saddle leather, made in France, hand made (I think!) and a fraction of the cost so I don't need to worry about it.
Le Tanneur is another brand I'm considering (their French made range) along with a few others.. the search continues, but as I said, it's more of a boredom thing than an actually need a new bag!
Thank you for posting this. Very tempting. I wonder if any of the members here who live in Paris are familiar with tne brand. I look forward to checking it out!
Anyway I am going off topic here - but Guilbert is exactly the sort of thing I’d be looking for when not buying Hermès. However as I have never seen them in person it’s hard to judge the quality. I mean you could look at a fast fashion brand and on line their items look fine…
Dior and Vuitton usually have my heart after Hermes, but I am also currently lusting after two Chanels (hopefully before any next insane increase)...
I’ve owned other Hermes bags for a few years now, but after buying a Kelly, I feel like I finally completely understand what the hype is about. Now I can’t see myself ever wanting a bag that isn’t from Hermes again, because I feel so strongly that the confident of Hermes just isn’t matched by other brands.
I bought the bag on the resale market, so it’s not even like this is the high of getting offered a bag. I really just love the bag! Did/does anyone else feel this way? I’ll still use the bags I already own from Chanel, Gucci, Celine, etc., but I just can’t see myself buying from other brands again unless something really specific pops up that I want.
Anyways, I feel like I’ve totally drunk the Kool-Aid now, and I’d be shocked if I’m alone. Does anyone else relate?
I bought the bag on the resale market, so it’s not even like this is the high of getting offered a bag. I really just love the bag! Did/does anyone else feel this way? I’ll still use the bags I already own from Chanel, Gucci, Celine, etc., but I just can’t see myself buying from other brands again unless something really specific pops up that I want.
Anyways, I feel like I’ve totally drunk the Kool-Aid now, and I’d be shocked if I’m alone. Does anyone else relate?
Yes absolutely can relate
congrats on your Kelly! But, after a few decades and lots of Hermes, sometimes it’s nice to pull out a metallic Chanel for evening or a mini lol. My Loewe mini puzzle is great for travel, and if you fall into H RTW, it’s nice to mix it up a bit, so I wouldn’t get rid of other bags too soon ETA: as I get older, I sometimes prefer to wear a lighter bag. Hermes is heavy
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I think most in this Hermes chat would agree with you. There are other bags that compare (Delvaux, bespoke, etc.) but my opinion would be that nothing mainstream compares really. A 10 year old Kelly will look new from store compared to most other 10 year old bags.