This is a stunning colour, love the chevre inside. I have one in marine ( my favourite) and one in black, both matte but hoping to find a lisse bleu izmir next, easier to find in my handbag [emoji3]
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This is a stunning colour, love the chevre inside. I have one in marine ( my favourite) and one in black, both matte but hoping to find a lisse bleu izmir next, easier to find in my handbag [emoji3]
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Greeting, Hermès Council 
I am in need of some advice/guidance about a bag and I hope someone here could chime in?
I was in Berlin last month and spotted a beautiful Steve Caporal in TC, Vert Fonce at the Hermes store in KaDeWe and had the chance to try it on.
I had kind of dismissed this bag earlier because I had thought of it as bigger and heavier than what it actually turned out to be irl. I had also expected the price point to be higher for this bag. I am normal more into BV but once I tried it on, it was oh so supple and comfortable to wear, structured enough to be practical and the size was just right. Basically I was sold on it.
While the SA was super friendly and accommodating the shop didn’t allow photography (which is the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard, but I didn’t have the energy to get into a discussion) so I have no pics I’m afraid.
So my Qs,
Anyone with the caporal or with general advice:
1. How do you find the closure/threading of the buckle? Is it to much of a hassle? Or do you just leave the flap open. Is that secure enough?
2. How does the bag hold up. I want an everyday beater bag that can handle the Scandinavian climate incl. getting caught in light rain or (god forbid) minor scuffs.
3. Does the TC leather age well? does it get that nice worn in look like eg. barenia or is TC a leather looking it’s best when pristine?
I am in need of some advice/guidance about a bag and I hope someone here could chime in?
I was in Berlin last month and spotted a beautiful Steve Caporal in TC, Vert Fonce at the Hermes store in KaDeWe and had the chance to try it on.
I had kind of dismissed this bag earlier because I had thought of it as bigger and heavier than what it actually turned out to be irl. I had also expected the price point to be higher for this bag. I am normal more into BV but once I tried it on, it was oh so supple and comfortable to wear, structured enough to be practical and the size was just right. Basically I was sold on it.
While the SA was super friendly and accommodating the shop didn’t allow photography (which is the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard, but I didn’t have the energy to get into a discussion) so I have no pics I’m afraid.
So my Qs,
Anyone with the caporal or with general advice:
1. How do you find the closure/threading of the buckle? Is it to much of a hassle? Or do you just leave the flap open. Is that secure enough?
2. How does the bag hold up. I want an everyday beater bag that can handle the Scandinavian climate incl. getting caught in light rain or (god forbid) minor scuffs.
3. Does the TC leather age well? does it get that nice worn in look like eg. barenia or is TC a leather looking it’s best when pristine?
Greeting, Hermès Council
I am in need of some advice/guidance about a bag and I hope someone here could chime in?
I was in Berlin last month and spotted a beautiful Steve Caporal in TC, Vert Fonce at the Hermes store in KaDeWe and had the chance to try it on.
I had kind of dismissed this bag earlier because I had thought of it as bigger and heavier than what it actually turned out to be irl. I had also expected the price point to be higher for this bag. I am normal more into BV but once I tried it on, it was oh so supple and comfortable to wear, structured enough to be practical and the size was just right. Basically I was sold on it.
While the SA was super friendly and accommodating the shop didn’t allow photography (which is the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard, but I didn’t have the energy to get into a discussion) so I have no pics I’m afraid.
So my Qs,
Anyone with the caporal or with general advice:
1. How do you find the closure/threading of the buckle? Is it to much of a hassle? Or do you just leave the flap open. Is that secure enough?
2. How does the bag hold up. I want an everyday beater bag that can handle the Scandinavian climate incl. getting caught in light rain or (god forbid) minor scuffs.
3. Does the TC leather age well? does it get that nice worn in look like eg. barenia or is TC a leather looking it’s best when pristine?
Hey, so whilst I don’t have a Caporal (ironically my SA has been unable to track one down for me and I’ve been told it’s not been available to order at podium for a couple years, I DO have the bigger brother 35 size, in Taurillon Cristobal.
I’m assuming the one you saw was in Taurillon Clémence, which in my opinion is a super easy leather that won’t patinate and age, but will get softer and smoochier with time.
I have no issues with the bag closure, typically keep it shut and can do the clasps one handed in a couple seconds.
If you like it and love the colour, i’d really recommend you go for it. As with all things H, these things aren’t always made in huge quantities and don’t hang around for long, so if you love, take it!!
Greeting, Hermès Council
I am in need of some advice/guidance about a bag and I hope someone here could chime in?
I was in Berlin last month and spotted a beautiful Steve Caporal in TC, Vert Fonce at the Hermes store in KaDeWe and had the chance to try it on.
I had kind of dismissed this bag earlier because I had thought of it as bigger and heavier than what it actually turned out to be irl. I had also expected the price point to be higher for this bag. I am normal more into BV but once I tried it on, it was oh so supple and comfortable to wear, structured enough to be practical and the size was just right. Basically I was sold on it.
While the SA was super friendly and accommodating the shop didn’t allow photography (which is the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard, but I didn’t have the energy to get into a discussion) so I have no pics I’m afraid.
So my Qs,
Anyone with the caporal or with general advice:
1. How do you find the closure/threading of the buckle? Is it to much of a hassle? Or do you just leave the flap open. Is that secure enough?
2. How does the bag hold up. I want an everyday beater bag that can handle the Scandinavian climate incl. getting caught in light rain or (god forbid) minor scuffs.
3. Does the TC leather age well? does it get that nice worn in look like eg. barenia or is TC a leather looking it’s best when pristine?
As FreddieMac mentioned, TC won't develop a patina like Barenia and will eventually get slouchy, I still love TC because you don't need to babysit TC but it's personal opinion
I can confirm both previous replies. Like FreddieMac, my bag is the larger type (the largest-40 I believe but don’t quote me on that), in TCl. it’s a year old and has slouched but I don’t mind at all. Weather wise, you can’t beat London and my Steve has been rained on more often than I can remember. I find it to be on the heavy side but-again- not a problem for me. The closing system is- IMHO-gimmicky. I keep the straps hanging down all the time for easier access. Colour wise, H do nice bicolour combinations. Unfortunately, these were not available when I got mine. I am very much of an impulse buyer with no patience whatsoever. I ended-up settling for a nice “prunoir”.
The closure system is a bit fussy, especially folding the strap back on itself, but the weight of the flap will hold it down without us inf the straps.
If you have tried it and like it, you should go for it, but only if it is a colour and leather that you really like or want.
The bi-colour versions are the most interesting.
If you have tried it and like it, you should go for it, but only if it is a colour and leather that you really like or want.
The bi-colour versions are the most interesting.