Paris trip for Hermes

[papertiger]

Please try to stay on topic. I realise because of the complexity of some of the posts members may veer off but in answer do not 'go there'.

For info and questions on US customs please post on the thread below: post https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/us-customs-discussion-airports-importing.905560/

Detaxing (to US from Europe) https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/best-way-to-detax-after-h-in-europe.178302/

or non-US destinations: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/does-h-store-paris-wants-to-ship.605014/page-3

For questions relating to prices https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/reference-hermes-current-prices.102567/page-357

For traveling with boxes https://forum.purseblog.com/threads...me-hermes-boxes-when-traveling.1044553/page-5



I will leave this reminder as a sticky because tthis is often a thread that new members (or new Hermès lovers) post on - hopefully temporarily.

 

[ms.glass]

It was verrrrry busy when I arrived at around 11:30, hardly a free SA and folks around almost all counters. I was told then that they could not accept any more bag appointments. I finally ticked off some items on my list with a free SA I ran into at the scarves section; he was able to put my name down for appointments, probably because the crowd had thinned out by then. That lull lasted only until 14:30 and by 15:00 the store was packed. It definitely helped knowing exactly what I wanted with details like ring size, because counters were so full that you had to wait if you wanted to try on things. The SAs were very nice, considering the situation, though guests were also pleasant; it felt like everyone understood the less-than-ideal situation and was trying to be patient all around.

 

[HavLab]

Are the protests confined to the Champs Elysee or in the surrounding areas also? For example are their protests near Rue St Honore and FSH or are the stores closed as a precaution due to the protest activity nearby? Thanks in advance for any info.

 

[tramcaro]

Are the protests confined to the Champs Elysee or in the surrounding areas also? For example are their protests near Rue St Honore and FSH or are the stores closed as a precaution due to the protest activity nearby? Thanks in advance for any info.

The protest spreaded out a little bit to areas near by, including near Printemps and Galaries La Fayette. Please stay safe,

 

[HavLab]

The protest spreaded out a little bit to areas near by, including near Printemps and Galaries La Fayette. Please stay safe,

Thank you, please stay safe too.

 

[redish]

That colour is gorgeous.


Congrats they are beautiful.

Thank you ☺️

 

[GoStanford]

Are the protests confined to the Champs Elysee or in the surrounding areas also? For example are their protests near Rue St Honore and FSH or are the stores closed as a precaution due to the protest activity nearby? Thanks in advance for any info.

Was wondering about this as well - how much are the protests impacting travel around the city? I just read that about 20 Metro stations were closed as a precaution.

 

[vinbenphon1]

Was wondering about this as well - how much are the protests impacting travel around the city? I just read that about 20 Metro stations were closed as a precaution.

Nm

 

[jessiemel]

Hello there! I'm intending to get a Picotin 22, any possibility of getting it elsewhere rather than the FSH store?

 

[bagidiotic]

Hello there! I'm intending to get a Picotin 22, any possibility of getting it elsewhere rather than the FSH store?

There are 2 other stores in Paris
Google and search

 

[tv_vt1809]

Just a very quick update from me: just left FSH store and while it’s busy, it’s quite orderly and nice atmosphere, definitely not the busiest I have seen the store to be.

Loads of people scored, lady next to me was offered B30 Etain ghw (I told my SA I only wanted size 25 so she didn’t show me this bag). She also said K25 is available in brighter colours like magnolia, orange etc. I specified dark colours so didn’t ask to see these bags. She also hinted whether I want any bigger size than 25 (probably loads of 30 and 35 B/Ks available).

They haven’t had a new delivery today and the store was closed during the weekend so these must be stock left over from last week. Overall most ppl I saw were happy with big orange bags today!

 

[JanAlh]

Hi everyone I’d like to share my experience from last week. I wasn’t looking for b,k, or c. I wanted an Evelyne 29 with gold hardware. I went to geroge v and it was sooo crowded since it just reopened. I knew no point on going to fsh without an appointment. Next morning I made appointment under my name and my h name. we started walking around town and I said we should go check if sevres has lot of people maybe we can check if I can find my bag there so if we got denied for appointment it wouldn’t matter. We walked in and went downstairs they told me to put my name down and the lady said it would be around 2 hours. I waited there in store 2 hours later I asked if I was almost up, and she said there are 8 more names before mine, I asked about how long that will be and she said she can’t give me a time. So I said ok I’ll be in the cafe. I waited another hour went down again and asked she showed me the list and I was about 3 names away. I took a sit and in the next 5 minutes she came with a sa to get me. I told my sa the bag I was looking for, and that it was my very first h bag. And really wanted to get it in Paris. I said ghw was a must. And wanted a dark color so I wouldn’t worry about color transfer from jeans. Said I would really love blue Nuit, She said they don’t get many ghw ones and that about a month ago she had one in bn but not anymore. She checked her phone and said I only have a gold color one with ghw would you like to see it? I said ok I can look, she came back with 2 boxes and opened the gold one first I didn’t love it but didn’t hate it.
I really wanted blue or black or deep purple. She said I also found this one that just came in today, I didn’t know we even had it. she opened the box and it was a black one with ghw. I was sooo happy, love at first sight. Got some accessories and left the store super super happy. Later that day got a text letting me know they denied my appointment because it was too busy. Same for my h they denied him too. I’m so glad we went in that day and to that store! My sa said that they had not gotten any ghw ones in weeks other than the gold one. I don’t know if it’s true or not but im just happy i got mine. Now I’m thinking about a vibrant color for the next one! ‍♀️

 

[BagsofOC]

Hi everyone I’d like to share my experience from last week. I wasn’t looking for b,k, or c. I wanted an Evelyne 29 with gold hardware. I went to geroge v and it was sooo crowded since it just reopened. I knew no point on going to fsh without an appointment. Next morning I made appointment under my name and my h name. we started walking around town and I said we should go check if sevres has lot of people maybe we can check if I can find my bag there so if we got denied for appointment it wouldn’t matter. We walked in and went downstairs they told me to put my name down and the lady said it would be around 2 hours. I waited there in store 2 hours later I asked if I was almost up, and she said there are 8 more names before mine, I asked about how long that will be and she said she can’t give me a time. So I said ok I’ll be in the cafe. I waited another hour went down again and asked she showed me the list and I was about 3 names away. I took a sit and in the next 5 minutes she came with a sa to get me. I told my sa the bag I was looking for, and that it was my very first h bag. And really wanted to get it in Paris. I said ghw was a must. And wanted a dark color so I wouldn’t worry about color transfer from jeans. Said I would really love blue Nuit, She said they don’t get many ghw ones and that about a month ago she had one in bn but not anymore. She checked her phone and said I only have a gold color one with ghw would you like to see it? I said ok I can look, she came back with 2 boxes and opened the gold one first I didn’t love it but didn’t hate it.
I really wanted blue or black or deep purple. She said I also found this one that just came in today, I didn’t know we even had it. she opened the box and it was a black one with ghw. I was sooo happy, love at first sight. Got some accessories and left the store super super happy. Later that day got a text letting me know they denied my appointment because it was too busy. Same for my h they denied him too. I’m so glad we went in that day and to that store! My sa said that they had not gotten any ghw ones in weeks other than the gold one. I don’t know if it’s true or not but im just happy i got mine. Now I’m thinking about a vibrant color for the next one! ‍♀️

Congrats on your new bag.

 

[DreamingPink]

Hi everyone I’d like to share my experience from last week. I wasn’t looking for b,k, or c. I wanted an Evelyne 29 with gold hardware. I went to geroge v and it was sooo crowded since it just reopened. I knew no point on going to fsh without an appointment. Next morning I made appointment under my name and my h name. we started walking around town and I said we should go check if sevres has lot of people maybe we can check if I can find my bag there so if we got denied for appointment it wouldn’t matter. We walked in and went downstairs they told me to put my name down and the lady said it would be around 2 hours. I waited there in store 2 hours later I asked if I was almost up, and she said there are 8 more names before mine, I asked about how long that will be and she said she can’t give me a time. So I said ok I’ll be in the cafe. I waited another hour went down again and asked she showed me the list and I was about 3 names away. I took a sit and in the next 5 minutes she came with a sa to get me. I told my sa the bag I was looking for, and that it was my very first h bag. And really wanted to get it in Paris. I said ghw was a must. And wanted a dark color so I wouldn’t worry about color transfer from jeans. Said I would really love blue Nuit, She said they don’t get many ghw ones and that about a month ago she had one in bn but not anymore. She checked her phone and said I only have a gold color one with ghw would you like to see it? I said ok I can look, she came back with 2 boxes and opened the gold one first I didn’t love it but didn’t hate it.
I really wanted blue or black or deep purple. She said I also found this one that just came in today, I didn’t know we even had it. she opened the box and it was a black one with ghw. I was sooo happy, love at first sight. Got some accessories and left the store super super happy. Later that day got a text letting me know they denied my appointment because it was too busy. Same for my h they denied him too. I’m so glad we went in that day and to that store! My sa said that they had not gotten any ghw ones in weeks other than the gold one. I don’t know if it’s true or not but im just happy i got mine. Now I’m thinking about a vibrant color for the next one! ‍♀️

Congratulations on getting such a classic beauty!

 

[JanAlh]

Congratulations on getting such a classic beauty!

Thank you! I’m over the moon happy. I know it’s not b or k. But im soo in love with my evie!

 

[MYH]

Hi everyone I’d like to share my experience from last week. I wasn’t looking for b,k, or c. I wanted an Evelyne 29 with gold hardware. I went to geroge v and it was sooo crowded since it just reopened. I knew no point on going to fsh without an appointment. Next morning I made appointment under my name and my h name. we started walking around town and I said we should go check if sevres has lot of people maybe we can check if I can find my bag there so if we got denied for appointment it wouldn’t matter. We walked in and went downstairs they told me to put my name down and the lady said it would be around 2 hours. I waited there in store 2 hours later I asked if I was almost up, and she said there are 8 more names before mine, I asked about how long that will be and she said she can’t give me a time. So I said ok I’ll be in the cafe. I waited another hour went down again and asked she showed me the list and I was about 3 names away. I took a sit and in the next 5 minutes she came with a sa to get me. I told my sa the bag I was looking for, and that it was my very first h bag. And really wanted to get it in Paris. I said ghw was a must. And wanted a dark color so I wouldn’t worry about color transfer from jeans. Said I would really love blue Nuit, She said they don’t get many ghw ones and that about a month ago she had one in bn but not anymore. She checked her phone and said I only have a gold color one with ghw would you like to see it? I said ok I can look, she came back with 2 boxes and opened the gold one first I didn’t love it but didn’t hate it.
I really wanted blue or black or deep purple. She said I also found this one that just came in today, I didn’t know we even had it. she opened the box and it was a black one with ghw. I was sooo happy, love at first sight. Got some accessories and left the store super super happy. Later that day got a text letting me know they denied my appointment because it was too busy. Same for my h they denied him too. I’m so glad we went in that day and to that store! My sa said that they had not gotten any ghw ones in weeks other than the gold one. I don’t know if it’s true or not but im just happy i got mine. Now I’m thinking about a vibrant color for the next one! ‍♀️

Congrats. It was meant to be. We enjoy hearing stories about any bag that’s truly desired. B/K/C not important. Thanks for sharing.