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Reza Khan said:
Yes the Helium HAC is already out, at least it is in Parish, NYC and BH. That's nonsense that your SA told you the HAC is no longer in production, it's a classic bag like the Kelly & Birkin, it will always be in production. That said it might not be easy to find these days as demand is at an all time high. I just special ordered a 45CM HAC, so I know for sure it is being produced. Helium HAC only comes in 50CM btw, and as far as I know it is only available in Black with brushed aluminum hardware.
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Reza Khan - can you tell us when and at what store you managed to order a 45 HAC? I'm certain that 45 is no longer in production, nor possible for special or custom order.
 
#1,818
HAC 40 does come in box as I just got mine from SG Taka store last month... Heehee

What I understand, sizes below 40 are discontinued... 40 & above are still available & it depends on your luck to score one..
 
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I understand that we all love our H... But why buy it if it is too delicate or too afraid to use !? I use all my H items and I love How they age! Who cares if your scratch the bloody leather or not... It gives it character and story. maybe I am a minority here but I am fond of my old scratched up H items as much as my new ones if not more :) I don't want to buy others' vintage... I Want My Own Vintage items :)
Like Dame Vivienne Westwood said... We need to buy less and buy well! And for the love of H bloody use them LOL!!!
 
#1,820
Souris said:
Many thanks for your reply Reza. I'll try to look for the HAC when im in EU next. I just bought the Kelly Relax and will toy with it for now. I hope I'd be able to find the HAC as easy as I did with Kelly Relax.

Do you stuff the Kelly Relax? Will it loose it's shape if I don't? This is my first H bag so I'm not too experienced with it. From what I read, the leather Veau Sikkim is quite delicate.
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Helium comes in other colors too .. We have one in Alezon in Toronto
 
#1,821
Souris said:
Many thanks for your reply Reza. I'll try to look for the HAC when im in EU next. I just bought the Kelly Relax and will toy with it for now. I hope I'd be able to find the HAC as easy as I did with Kelly Relax.

Do you stuff the Kelly Relax? Will it loose it's shape if I don't? This is my first H bag so I'm not too experienced with it. From what I read, the leather Veau Sikkim is quite delicate.
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My ebene Sikkim got quite beat up and just came back from spa looking like new... So I think it is more durable than we all thought. Hermes bag and leather are very well made and I wouldn't worry about weight or anything scratches on it. If you dont use it, why buy it? Just enjoy!
 
#1,822
ueynah said:
My ebene Sikkim got quite beat up and just came back from spa looking like new... So I think it is more durable than we all thought. Hermes bag and leather are very well made and I wouldn't worry about weight or anything scratches on it. If you dont use it, why buy it? Just enjoy!
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Thanks Ueynah, good to know the bag can be successfully restored to almost appearing new :)
 
#1,824
ORFEO ROUGE H said:
I understand that we all love our H... But why buy it if it is too delicate or too afraid to use !? I use all my H items and I love How they age! Who cares if your scratch the bloody leather or not... It gives it character and story. maybe I am a minority here but I am fond of my old scratched up H items as much as my new ones if not more :) I don't want to buy others' vintage... I Want My Own Vintage items :)
Like Dame Vivienne Westwood said... We need to buy less and buy well! And for the love of H bloody use them LOL!!!
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Couldn't agree more with you and Vivienne Westwood :) I started using the bag the same day I bought it but not sure what I should be aware of in terms of care. Anyway Kelly's gotta grow up to be a women and age gracefully :)
 
#1,825
be_ware said:
HAC 40 does come in box as I just got mine from SG Taka store last month... Heehee

What I understand, sizes below 40 are discontinued... 40 & above are still available & it depends on your luck to score one..
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Hey beware, did you need to order the HAC or you managed to get one by asking? I will definitely try there since I stop over in SG every so often. Mind telling me how much it was? You are indeed very lucky with the bag. Enjoy :)
 
#1,827
Souris said:
Many thanks for your reply Reza. I'll try to look for the HAC when im in EU next. I just bought the Kelly Relax and will toy with it for now. I hope I'd be able to find the HAC as easy as I did with Kelly Relax.

Do you stuff the Kelly Relax? Will it loose it's shape if I don't? This is my first H bag so I'm not too experienced with it. From what I read, the leather Veau Sikkim is quite delicate.
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Good luck on your hunt for that HAC:) I've picked two of my HACs in Paris 24 FSH store, you just have to check every day. Also they always have some on display listed as "NOT FOR SALE" but in my experience if you buy other high prices items and bags, then suddenly they do offer you those "NOT FOR SALE/RESERED" items. That is how I got my Kelly Relax in Dec. BTW I love my Kelly Relax, it's not as practical opening and closing it as my HAC & BIRKIN are, but it's a beautiful bag and love that you can carry it over your shoulder. As far as storing it, I always store all my bags stuffed with the nitrogen air bags, that said I'm sure they will do just find if you don't stuff them, but I just am too picky that way and like them to be in pristine condition.
 
#1,828
Reza Khan said:
Good luck on your hunt for that HAC:) I've picked two of my HACs in Paris 24 FSH store, you just have to check every day. Also they always have some on display listed as "NOT FOR SALE" but in my experience if you buy other high prices items and bags, then suddenly they do offer you those "NOT FOR SALE/RESERED" items. That is how I got my Kelly Relax in Dec. BTW I love my Kelly Relax, it's not as practical opening and closing it as my HAC & BIRKIN are, but it's a beautiful bag and love that you can carry it over your shoulder. As far as storing it, I always store all my bags stuffed with the nitrogen air bags, that said I'm sure they will do just find if you don't stuff them, but I just am too picky that way and like them to be in pristine condition.
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Thanks for the tip Reza. The HAC was my initial choice but I grew to love the Kelly Relax. It sits on my couch :) Being Virgo, I too am quite picky but I should relax like Kelly... ;)
 
#1,829
Reza Khan said:
The Kelly Relax 50CM does not come with a box, they don't make boxes that big. Nor does the HAC 40 and above or the BIRKIN 50.
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Actually the Kelly Relax I received was presented in a gigantic box to me, which was the original box because the style tag and SKU was still attached to the box. This tells me that perhaps some store re-use the box for some other bags!
 
#1,830
Reza Khan said:
The Kelly Relax 50CM does not come with a box, they don't make boxes that big. Nor does the HAC 40 and above or the BIRKIN 50.
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Souris said:
I have the exact same bag and exact mind set although I would love to use it more often. I've already had minor scratches on the silver hardware! Will the structure become more weaker if the bag is not stuffed? I just lay it flat in my couch...
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I closed the hardware carefully by aligning the closure properly, again, it has been sitting in storage than being actually used :-). Don't think the structure becomes weaker, since the bag is structure less. I just make sure I leather condition it often when in use to keep the leather subtle. I would think if there is a choice, I would think not too overload the bag like stuffing a piece of luggage...it is not a carry on....
 
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