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.

 

[voguekelly711]

Talked to my SA today who works at Sèvres! I’m going to Paris for less than 24 hours next week just to buy a few things and fly out the next day.

He informed me that there are temporarily two stores - the original Sèvres and another location on boulevard St Germain, which handles RTW, belts, shoes

Unfortunately because of how it’s split, I’m not able to make purchases through him as he’s at the original store. Will be stopping by just to say hello though... very excited to get some new goodies

 

[Love Of My Life]

Talked to my SA today who works at Sèvres! I’m going to Paris for less than 24 hours next week just to buy a few things and fly out the next day.

He informed me that there are temporarily two stores - the original Sèvres and another location on boulevard St Germain, which handles RTW, belts, shoes

Unfortunately because of how it’s split, I’m not able to make purchases through him as he’s at the original store. Will be stopping by just to say hello though... very excited to get some new goodies

Talked to my SA today who works at Sèvres! I’m going to Paris for less than 24 hours next week just to buy a few things and fly out the next day.

He informed me that there are temporarily two stores - the original Sèvres and another location on boulevard St Germain, which handles RTW, belts, shoes

Unfortunately because of how it’s split, I’m not able to make purchases through him as he’s at the original store. Will be stopping by just to say hello though... very excited to get some new goodies

Let us know what you find & enjoy your trip!

 

[nymeria]

Talked to my SA today who works at Sèvres! I’m going to Paris for less than 24 hours next week just to buy a few things and fly out the next day.

He informed me that there are temporarily two stores - the original Sèvres and another location on boulevard St Germain, which handles RTW, belts, shoes

Unfortunately because of how it’s split, I’m not able to make purchases through him as he’s at the original store. Will be stopping by just to say hello though... very excited to get some new goodies

That is very helpful info- thanks so much and good luck! Have a great time

 

[Le_petite_bichon]

Talked to my SA today who works at Sèvres! I’m going to Paris for less than 24 hours next week just to buy a few things and fly out the next day.

He informed me that there are temporarily two stores - the original Sèvres and another location on boulevard St Germain, which handles RTW, belts, shoes

Unfortunately because of how it’s split, I’m not able to make purchases through him as he’s at the original store. Will be stopping by just to say hello though... very excited to get some new goodies

Safe trip and enjoy Paris! Please do let us know your experience at the new temporary stores! It would be less convenient if customers can not buy all the stuff in the same store where their SA is located

I think the RTW store is the old Burberry boutique at Saint Germain. If so it’s not exactly a big store

 

[lovelysonia]

Sorry for my late report from my last week Paris trip.
Since I have been following this thread for a long time, I knew my only chance getting a bag is through online appointment system at FSH ( I was with my mom this time, so lining up in other stores was not for us)
I started to try 2 nights before arrival, and failed for 5 tries.
But my mom was looking for shoes so we went to FSH anyway and saw the SA we met years ago offering my first birkin in shoes department. Although she did not remember us, she told us we could still try asking for appointment downstairs.
And we granted an appointment right away!
The SA who greeted us was so nice, and I showed her my list.
The list combined the bag styles and colors that I owned already, and the style we were looking for.
She just took a photo of the list I showed her and we chat a little bit.
She mentioned that they have over 1,000 appointments applied online and they can only granted about 100.
After around 20 minutes she came back with 2 boxes and ask us following her to a dressing room (which I thought was a good sign!)
She presented my mom's first choice - Picotin 22 touch in bleu nuit!

And the other box was my first choice kelly 28 sellier in epsom etain GHW!

I screamed and was so so happy! It was both the perfect bags for both of us!
Then she told us the petit H started on Saturday so we went to the store again.
I bought this cute case, inside is silk with cute design!


Before we leave Paris, we decided to visit FSH last time and hope the SA can see us again.
And we were so lucky that she was available in the afternoon and willing to help us.
My mom was looking for a smaller lindy also a C24.
She came back with two amazing bags and the orange sac charm!

Lindy 26 with mat croc handle/GHW in black, in a leather called volupto.
C24 in anemone in evercolor/GHW in evercolor.
We were so happy and the whole trip was like a dream to us.
I am very sorry for the poor photo taken, since I am still traveling. But I just want to share my joy to everyone here.
I wish everyone can get their dream bag and do not give up trying.

 

[voguekelly711]

Sorry for my late report from my last week Paris trip.
Since I have been following this thread for a long time, I knew my only chance getting a bag is through online appointment system at FSH ( I was with my mom this time, so lining up in other stores was not for us)
I started to try 2 nights before arrival, and failed for 5 tries.
But my mom was looking for shoes so we went to FSH anyway and saw the SA we met years ago offering my first birkin in shoes department. Although she did not remember us, she told us we could still try asking for appointment downstairs.
And we granted an appointment right away!
The SA who greeted us was so nice, and I showed her my list.
The list combined the bag styles and colors that I owned already, and the style we were looking for.
She just took a photo of the list I showed her and we chat a little bit.
She mentioned that they have over 1,000 appointments applied online and they can only granted about 100.
After around 20 minutes she came back with 2 boxes and ask us following her to a dressing room (which I thought was a good sign!)
She presented my mom's first choice - Picotin 22 touch in bleu nuit!
View attachment 4647695
And the other box was my first choice kelly 28 sellier in epsom etain GHW!
View attachment 4647694
I screamed and was so so happy! It was both the perfect bags for both of us!
Then she told us the petit H started on Saturday so we went to the store again.
I bought this cute case, inside is silk with cute design!
View attachment 4647697

Before we leave Paris, we decided to visit FSH last time and hope the SA can see us again.
And we were so lucky that she was available in the afternoon and willing to help us.
My mom was looking for a smaller lindy also a C24.
She came back with two amazing bags and the orange sac charm!
View attachment 4647698 View attachment 4647696
Lindy 26 with mat croc handle/GHW in black, in a leather called volupto.
C24 in anemone in evercolor/GHW in evercolor.
We were so happy and the whole trip was like a dream to us.
I am very sorry for the poor photo taken, since I am still traveling. But I just want to share my joy to everyone here.
I wish everyone can get their dream bag and do not give up trying.

What luck you’d run into the same SA! But omg absolutely droooooling over your & your mom’s bags! congratulations enjoy!!!

 

[Kristelle01]

Sorry for my late report from my last week Paris trip.
Since I have been following this thread for a long time, I knew my only chance getting a bag is through online appointment system at FSH ( I was with my mom this time, so lining up in other stores was not for us)
I started to try 2 nights before arrival, and failed for 5 tries.
But my mom was looking for shoes so we went to FSH anyway and saw the SA we met years ago offering my first birkin in shoes department. Although she did not remember us, she told us we could still try asking for appointment downstairs.
And we granted an appointment right away!
The SA who greeted us was so nice, and I showed her my list.
The list combined the bag styles and colors that I owned already, and the style we were looking for.
She just took a photo of the list I showed her and we chat a little bit.
She mentioned that they have over 1,000 appointments applied online and they can only granted about 100.
After around 20 minutes she came back with 2 boxes and ask us following her to a dressing room (which I thought was a good sign!)
She presented my mom's first choice - Picotin 22 touch in bleu nuit!
View attachment 4647695
And the other box was my first choice kelly 28 sellier in epsom etain GHW!
View attachment 4647694
I screamed and was so so happy! It was both the perfect bags for both of us!
Then she told us the petit H started on Saturday so we went to the store again.
I bought this cute case, inside is silk with cute design!
View attachment 4647697

Before we leave Paris, we decided to visit FSH last time and hope the SA can see us again.
And we were so lucky that she was available in the afternoon and willing to help us.
My mom was looking for a smaller lindy also a C24.
She came back with two amazing bags and the orange sac charm!
View attachment 4647698 View attachment 4647696
Lindy 26 with mat croc handle/GHW in black, in a leather called volupto.
C24 in anemone in evercolor/GHW in evercolor.
We were so happy and the whole trip was like a dream to us.
I am very sorry for the poor photo taken, since I am still traveling. But I just want to share my joy to everyone here.
I wish everyone can get their dream bag and do not give up trying.

Wow...love your story .. I am so happy for you and your Mother gorgeous bags

 

[chkpfbeliever]

Sorry for my late report from my last week Paris trip.
Since I have been following this thread for a long time, I knew my only chance getting a bag is through online appointment system at FSH ( I was with my mom this time, so lining up in other stores was not for us)
I started to try 2 nights before arrival, and failed for 5 tries.
But my mom was looking for shoes so we went to FSH anyway and saw the SA we met years ago offering my first birkin in shoes department. Although she did not remember us, she told us we could still try asking for appointment downstairs.
And we granted an appointment right away!
The SA who greeted us was so nice, and I showed her my list.
The list combined the bag styles and colors that I owned already, and the style we were looking for.
She just took a photo of the list I showed her and we chat a little bit.
She mentioned that they have over 1,000 appointments applied online and they can only granted about 100.
After around 20 minutes she came back with 2 boxes and ask us following her to a dressing room (which I thought was a good sign!)
She presented my mom's first choice - Picotin 22 touch in bleu nuit!
View attachment 4647695
And the other box was my first choice kelly 28 sellier in epsom etain GHW!
View attachment 4647694
I screamed and was so so happy! It was both the perfect bags for both of us!
Then she told us the petit H started on Saturday so we went to the store again.
I bought this cute case, inside is silk with cute design!
View attachment 4647697

Before we leave Paris, we decided to visit FSH last time and hope the SA can see us again.
And we were so lucky that she was available in the afternoon and willing to help us.
My mom was looking for a smaller lindy also a C24.
She came back with two amazing bags and the orange sac charm!
View attachment 4647698 View attachment 4647696
Lindy 26 with mat croc handle/GHW in black, in a leather called volupto.
C24 in anemone in evercolor/GHW in evercolor.
We were so happy and the whole trip was like a dream to us.
I am very sorry for the poor photo taken, since I am still traveling. But I just want to share my joy to everyone here.
I wish everyone can get their dream bag and do not give up trying.

What a great trip to be scoring these beautiful bags. The whole experience was not as painful as it could be too. Thanks for sharing your joy.

 

[jans131]

You are SO right!! Your takeaways say it all. I am sure you will find the perfect SA to help you onto that slippery orange slope

It's a slippery slope indeed--maybe it was my subconscious telling me to stay away for my wallets sake lol

 

[jans131]

ABSOLUTELY!
(ps: Hope you overcome your "fear" of entering H store. Remember, your money = survival of the company)

yass our hard earned money speaks! I'll def visit in person, my future SA is out there somewhere in the 3 nyc stores!

 

[WKN]

Sorry for my late report from my last week Paris trip.
Since I have been following this thread for a long time, I knew my only chance getting a bag is through online appointment system at FSH ( I was with my mom this time, so lining up in other stores was not for us)
I started to try 2 nights before arrival, and failed for 5 tries.
But my mom was looking for shoes so we went to FSH anyway and saw the SA we met years ago offering my first birkin in shoes department. Although she did not remember us, she told us we could still try asking for appointment downstairs.
And we granted an appointment right away!
The SA who greeted us was so nice, and I showed her my list.
The list combined the bag styles and colors that I owned already, and the style we were looking for.
She just took a photo of the list I showed her and we chat a little bit.
She mentioned that they have over 1,000 appointments applied online and they can only granted about 100.
After around 20 minutes she came back with 2 boxes and ask us following her to a dressing room (which I thought was a good sign!)
She presented my mom's first choice - Picotin 22 touch in bleu nuit!
View attachment 4647695
And the other box was my first choice kelly 28 sellier in epsom etain GHW!
View attachment 4647694
I screamed and was so so happy! It was both the perfect bags for both of us!
Then she told us the petit H started on Saturday so we went to the store again.
I bought this cute case, inside is silk with cute design!
View attachment 4647697

Before we leave Paris, we decided to visit FSH last time and hope the SA can see us again.
And we were so lucky that she was available in the afternoon and willing to help us.
My mom was looking for a smaller lindy also a C24.
She came back with two amazing bags and the orange sac charm!
View attachment 4647698 View attachment 4647696
Lindy 26 with mat croc handle/GHW in black, in a leather called volupto.
C24 in anemone in evercolor/GHW in evercolor.
We were so happy and the whole trip was like a dream to us.
I am very sorry for the poor photo taken, since I am still traveling. But I just want to share my joy to everyone here.
I wish everyone can get their dream bag and do not give up trying.

I am bag-twin with your mom - I have the same Lindy! She will enjoy wearing this lightweight L26!

 

[nymeria]

Sorry for my late report from my last week Paris trip.
Since I have been following this thread for a long time, I knew my only chance getting a bag is through online appointment system at FSH ( I was with my mom this time, so lining up in other stores was not for us)
I started to try 2 nights before arrival, and failed for 5 tries.
But my mom was looking for shoes so we went to FSH anyway and saw the SA we met years ago offering my first birkin in shoes department. Although she did not remember us, she told us we could still try asking for appointment downstairs.
And we granted an appointment right away!
The SA who greeted us was so nice, and I showed her my list.
The list combined the bag styles and colors that I owned already, and the style we were looking for.
She just took a photo of the list I showed her and we chat a little bit.
She mentioned that they have over 1,000 appointments applied online and they can only granted about 100.
After around 20 minutes she came back with 2 boxes and ask us following her to a dressing room (which I thought was a good sign!)
She presented my mom's first choice - Picotin 22 touch in bleu nuit!
View attachment 4647695
And the other box was my first choice kelly 28 sellier in epsom etain GHW!
View attachment 4647694
I screamed and was so so happy! It was both the perfect bags for both of us!
Then she told us the petit H started on Saturday so we went to the store again.
I bought this cute case, inside is silk with cute design!
View attachment 4647697

Before we leave Paris, we decided to visit FSH last time and hope the SA can see us again.
And we were so lucky that she was available in the afternoon and willing to help us.
My mom was looking for a smaller lindy also a C24.
She came back with two amazing bags and the orange sac charm!
View attachment 4647698 View attachment 4647696
Lindy 26 with mat croc handle/GHW in black, in a leather called volupto.
C24 in anemone in evercolor/GHW in evercolor.
We were so happy and the whole trip was like a dream to us.
I am very sorry for the poor photo taken, since I am still traveling. But I just want to share my joy to everyone here.
I wish everyone can get their dream bag and do not give up trying.

What a wonderful experience for both of you- great memories every time you pick up one of those gorgeous bags. Thanks so much for sharing your story.

 

[lovelysonia]

What luck you’d run into the same SA! But omg absolutely droooooling over your & your mom’s bags! congratulations enjoy!!!

Wow...love your story .. I am so happy for you and your Mother gorgeous bags

What a great trip to be scoring these beautiful bags. The whole experience was not as painful as it could be too. Thanks for sharing your joy.

I am bag-twin with your mom - I have the same Lindy! She will enjoy wearing this lightweight L26!

What a wonderful experience for both of you- great memories every time you pick up one of those gorgeous bags. Thanks so much for sharing your story.

Thank you everyone! Can't wait to take these new babies out

 

[daisyjo]

My DH was in Paris last week for work and I asked him to check with our lovely SA for a new Kelly shoulder strap. FSH did not have the one I wanted but he came home with this instead! K32 retourne evercolor in Lime with PHW. It is my first "fun" color Kelly after several neutrals. I can't wait for warm weather.

 

[WKN]

My DH was in Paris last week for work and I asked him to check with our lovely SA for a new Kelly shoulder strap. FSH did not have the one I wanted but he came home with this instead! K32 retourne evercolor in Lime with PHW. It is my first "fun" color Kelly after several neutrals. I can't wait for warm weather.

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Why wait for warm weather? This is lovely in any weather - such a happy colour to wear and I'm sure will make many smile!