Beautiful story! I’m so glad it had a very happy endingBack in 2009, when the Hermès website had a section called Les Ailes d'Hermès, I saw the most beautiful bag ever.
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I was (and still am) obsessed with this Plume size that even until now, I have an album on my phone dedicated to it:
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I couldn't buy it that time because I just bought a HAC 40. Later on I decided to go the preloved route, but in the 10 or so years in searching the secondary market, I only found this, which was almost priced like brand new and was located outside the EU (VAT and customs charges will cripple me):
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And this one which costs like a car:
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I kind of forgot about it until Hermès came up with the Volynka leather and they made a bag in the exact Plume size I want. I was so obsessed that I spammed the Volynka thread with my "research".
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I kind of forgot about it again because life happened, until I went back to Paris last month and saw the Volynka Birkin and mini Kelly displayed at the FSH window.
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I thought, "Ah yeah, I used to be so much into this!"
Having sold the HAC some years ago and me turning 40 two months ago, I thought it was time to get a new bag from the store. And i'm glad I did because the SA said it was the last one in Europe.
I would have to probably wait a VERY long time for this to appear in the preloved market.
So that's the story of how I went through a cycle of obsessing, forgetting, and remembering to get my first Plume
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This is what I call serendipity ! Congratulations!! It’s a beautiful bag that was meant to be yours- enjoy it in great health !Back in 2009, when the Hermès website had a section called Les Ailes d'Hermès, I saw the most beautiful bag ever.
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I was (and still am) obsessed with this Plume size that even until now, I have an album on my phone dedicated to it:
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I couldn't buy it that time because I just bought a HAC 40. Later on I decided to go the preloved route, but in the 10 or so years in searching the secondary market, I only found this, which was almost priced like brand new and was located outside the EU (VAT and customs charges will cripple me):
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And this one which costs like a car:
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I kind of forgot about it until Hermès came up with the Volynka leather and they made a bag in the exact Plume size I want. I was so obsessed that I spammed the Volynka thread with my "research"
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I kind of forgot about it again because life happened, until I went back to Paris last month and saw the Volynka Birkin and mini Kelly displayed at the FSH window.
View attachment 5193703
I thought, "Ah yeah, I used to be so much into this!"
Having sold the HAC some years ago and me turning 40 two months ago, I thought it was time to get a new bag from the store. And i'm glad I did because the SA said it was the last one in Europe.
I would have to probably wait a VERY long time for this to appear in the preloved market.
So that's the story of how I went through a cycle of obsessing, forgetting, and remembering to get my first Plume
Congratulations! Such a fabulous bag.Back in 2009, when the Hermès website had a section called Les Ailes d'Hermès, I saw the most beautiful bag ever.
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I was (and still am) obsessed with this Plume size that even until now, I have an album on my phone dedicated to it:
View attachment 5193668
I couldn't buy it that time because I just bought a HAC 40. Later on I decided to go the preloved route, but in the 10 or so years in searching the secondary market, I only found this, which was almost priced like brand new and was located outside the EU (VAT and customs charges will cripple me):
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And this one which costs like a car:
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I kind of forgot about it until Hermès came up with the Volynka leather and they made a bag in the exact Plume size I want. I was so obsessed that I spammed the Volynka thread with my "research"
View attachment 5193680
I kind of forgot about it again because life happened, until I went back to Paris last month and saw the Volynka Birkin and mini Kelly displayed at the FSH window.
View attachment 5193703
I thought, "Ah yeah, I used to be so much into this!"
Having sold the HAC some years ago and me turning 40 two months ago, I thought it was time to get a new bag from the store. And i'm glad I did because the SA said it was the last one in Europe.
I would have to probably wait a VERY long time for this to appear in the preloved market.
So that's the story of how I went through a cycle of obsessing, forgetting, and remembering to get my first Plume
Like it? I am still in shock at the beauty of itI knew you'd like it
.How do you plan to use it? More as a weekender or as a work bag?
Like it? I am still in shock at the beauty of it
How do you plan to use it? More as a weekender or as a work bag?
a gym bag!
Hello TPF members,
I am planning to get a plume 32 bag in swift leather.
I have read a few threads on durability of swift leather. However would really appreciate if Plume bags owners can share their experience with the swift leather as well. Its a different style bag so your experience might be different.
TIA
I am planning to get a plume 32 bag in swift leather.
I have read a few threads on durability of swift leather. However would really appreciate if Plume bags owners can share their experience with the swift leather as well. Its a different style bag so your experience might be different.
TIA
My love for this plume in endless. Toile and Ardouse Box 28 plume. 
Anyone?
How is the wear on corners? How does the Structure and shape holds up?
Thank you!
How is the wear on corners? How does the Structure and shape holds up?
Thank you!
No rain... work day with my Box Rouge Vif Plume ... perfect bag...
I do have a plume noir 32 in swift. I had it since 2017 but disclaimer, I have not used it in more than a year now (covid, it's in another home).
I used it a lot when I was physically going to work because it looks so professional, sleek and elegant plus it fits a lot.
The structure holds because of how it is constructed. The corners/edges are keeping its shape so even if the leather is softer than most, it stays upright.
I love Swift, it is a very lovely leather. I have a few bags/SLGs in swift and it is really very durable. Light scratches even melt into it when you buff it a little bit with your fingers. I also had water incidents but nothing that a little paper towel dabbing cannot fixed.
As for the corners, I tend to be careful with bumping and scratching so mine has no corner wear (yet).
Thank you for your post. I kept it. Although a little too big for my need but it looks so classy, couldn’t pass it!!