It took my BF 4 tries before he got the appointment confirmation. Once he did, he wanted to cancel the appointment since we already got the Kelly. But I promised I would ask for my friend for a specific Constance with lacquered hardware and I was going to ask for a specific rodeo in mind.
We arrived around 2:30 PM to shop around for a twilly for my Kelly. I wore high waisted skinny black jeans with a black blouse tucked in. Also wore my square Chanel mini again and black Chanel sandals. Same jewelry since I never take them off. I mentioned to the lady by the Twillies that I am shopping for the Kelly I have and waiting for our bag appointment that we have later. I asked if we could purchase the twilly with everything else after the bag appointment and she said we could. Once I picked a design I liked, she then checked my BF’s passport and mentioned that our SA was ready to see us and to wait by the hostess stand downstairs.
We were waiting around 10-15 minutes when a blond lady came over, smiled and asked us what we would like today. She didn’t offer any drinks and was straight to the point. I first asked about the Constance with lacquer and she said that she has not seen that in a long time, she said I believe we only have silver, gold, and rose gold. Since my friend was only looking for a specific combination, it sounded like she didn’t have what my friend was looking for and stopped asking about it. I asked for a black rodeo, size didn’t matter. She asked me, is that all you want? I then said very specifically thinking she would reject me, I would like a B25 in neutral colors, rose gold hardware only. She said she would go check and she left. I was actually okay if we were rejected since we already got a Kelly.
We were standing there in between 2 glass shelves and waiting around this glass table near the scarves and stairs that lead upstairs. Around 10 minutes past by, I see her come by with a relatively small box with 2 small boxes and says to please follow her. We go upstairs past the women’s shoes towards a private area (looks like many private rooms) and I see the tag on one of the boxes that show a Birkin. I was SO excited and never thought I could be so lucky. She then proceeds to take out the bag, and says that it’s exactly what I was looking for. It’s Gris Tourterelle, size 25, RGHW. I asked her if the RGHW came in Epsom but no, only in Togo.
I just got a Kelly, wasn’t really planning on getting a B too! But it was love at first sight. The bag was just so beautiful and different from the Kelly. And how was I so lucky to get specs exactly what I wanted? I pleaded with my BF with my eyes and he said okay!!! She then proceeds to show me the 2 other items that she brought which was a Fourbi (I declined), and a PM black rodeo which I accepted!
Never thought that we could get both holy grail bags in 1 trip. She was very patient and wrapped things up while we paid. When she came back to give us the bags, she even gave us an art book/magazine. I also gave her a hug and thanked her so much for her help. She seemed genuinely happy for me that she was able to help. I left and realized I was too excited to ask for her card.
I ended up coming back the next day and got some more twillys with a different SA. Went to Sevres to pick up a Petit H charm and also met a lovely male SA who was just so nice. He told us their stock on bags are much lower than FSH, they maybe would get 5 bags and FSH would get 30. I also inquired again about an all black Rodeo but was already sold out. He helps me with another twilly design and when we were checking out, he gave us some mini perfume samples and a Tete de Cheval! He saw my profile and noticed I got a Kelly and said I was a lucky lady. He gave me his card and said if we were ever back in France, to ask for him!
Overall, the trip was AMAZING. I don’t even know how I got so lucky. I met such nice SA’s.
Some tips that I feel is necessary:
1. A purchase history is NOT required to get a bag, I know on TPF, some members mentioned it helps but I didn’t have any and I still was offered one.
2. Be genuinely interested and know what you want, I noticed that when I was straight forward about what I wanted, they gave exactly what I asked for.
3. I didn’t dress to the nines with everything luxury, but I dressed decent every time. At least make an effort before entering the store.
4. Definitely be respectful and polite. I really think it goes a long way and they can tell if you are interested in their products.
5. It seems the general rule is you’ll get an appointment confirmation after the 4th try, so stay at least 5 days where the store is open to maximize your chances.
Thanks for letting me share with you all!! It was truly a wonderful trip and experience and I am just elated that I was able to experience this all on 1 trip.
