Space for Guys & their Hermès
- Thread starter starr98
- Start date
TPF may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, and others
Yeah, I also got rid of the Victoria 12h because it’s slouchiness looks kinda weird.
I bought the Plume 12h bag. Definitely a great bag, although to be honest it looks like a lot of other commuter briefcases out there. Only thing I would change is to have a 2nd zipper.
Exactly- the Vic 12H looked great when it was stuffed but if it was not filled up, it would sag and flatten out. It was extremely spacious though.
I’ll have to check the Plume 12H out. The design/ look of it have never caught my eye.
Thanks. It is a great bag.
Me personally, I could not get away with just a Messenger. I definitely need a top handle so this was perfect. Top handle and strap.
My favorite bags for work are:
...
Kelly Depeche 38
I really want the KD38 in Togo but my SA told me she is speaking with Paris or we will have to do a SO.
We will see. The KD38 may be a long time goal
I believe KD38 has been a SO option
but if you don't mind preloved CollectorSquare has what looks to be a nice Kelly SaD 38 in Bordeaux Epsom for £2800
omg you have the Plume 12h?! may I see, pretty please?
I don't have access to the bag for the next few months, but I have a stock photo from the reseller I bought it from.
Oh. I saw the listing of that bag. Isn't it just the Plume Doc? I remember because I used the images of that listing to use as a comparison for the old Plume Doc vs the new one. Here:
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/the-plume-and-paris-bombay-pics-only.99971/page-3#post-31384439
The Plume 12H has a padded side, a laptop compartment, and a "free" laptop sleeve. Also it's wider than the Plume Doc by 4 cm. Like this:
Yeah, I know it has been slightly redesigned, didn't realize the name changed. They look more or less the same to me though, minus the free
laptop sleeve, which I really didn't need.The separate laptop compartment would be nice actually, but it's not a big deal.
Last edited:
They did not change the name. They still make the Plume Doc and Plume 12H. They are different bagsYeah, I know it has been slightly redesigned, didn't realize the name changed. They look more or less the same to me though, minus the free
The separate laptop compartment would be nice actually, but it's not a big deal.
They did not change the name. They still make the Plume Doc and Plume 12H. They are different bags
Huh, good to know!
Good to know. A Vic in a larger size is (was?) next on my wish-list. Pictures of pre-loved ones do certainly give that impression which is also confirmed by the state of my Steve when not filled with stuff.
I am thinking of the Plume 12H for my next briefcase. I saw it in person at the store 2 years ago but passed on it. It was beautiful and functional but, at the time, I was dressing more formally for work and my Sac a Depeches worked just fine. But I am in a more casual environment now and the SaD is often too formal. My favorite briefcase at the moment is the LV Porte Document Voyage and the Plume 12H is Hermes' closest equivalent.
As @allanrvj (great memory btw!) said, I've got a CityHall in Indigo Evergrain. Had it for a little over a year now.
Overall, it's a fabulous bag - totally under the radar and unlike anything else - the two outer inner pockets are great for keeping documents and small items like Calvi as they have about 10mm of thickness at the base, with the inner compartment having pockets either side and plenty of space in the middle. Storing Calvi/phone in one of the outer pockets means I can get away without having to unzip on my commute. It's also really lightweight.
My only critiques/observations are that the handles are quite short, so great for hand carry, but the odd time you ned to go hands free I end up tucking the whole bag under my arm in an ungainly clutch-like way, as you can't slip it over your arm. The only other thing I've had to get over is scratches and wear on the Evergrain leather. As the bag is very structured, it's a little more susceptible to marks and scratches, but now'd that i've got over the first couple they all add to the character, life and patina of the bag!
I've seen a few verso in-store and online recently, but these have all been in Epsom, which isn't my thing. Otherwise I think they also show up in Sombrero.
SAD Light is next on my list, alongside a B40 in bleu encre
Attachments
So I realise there's more to H than just bags, but I thought it would be fun to indulge in a little shared bag appreciation and to hear what you all have in your collections and what's next on your wish lists?
My collection:
- Alfred, Gold Taurillon Clemence (my gateway drug to the slippery orange world!)
- Steve 35, Tourbe Taurillon Cristobal
- CityHall 38, Indigo Evergrain
- HAC 40, Bordeaux/Gris Moyen Togo/Felt
- Evelyne Sellier 29, Noir Hunter
Wishlist:
- Birkin 40, Bleu Encre Togo
- HAC 40, Barenia (IN MY DREAMS!) or B40 SO Gold/blue or green lining
- Steve Caporal, neutral
- Sac À Dépêches Light, Vert Cyprès
- Kelly 35 or 40 with canvas strap
My collection:
- Alfred, Gold Taurillon Clemence (my gateway drug to the slippery orange world!)
- Steve 35, Tourbe Taurillon Cristobal
- CityHall 38, Indigo Evergrain
- HAC 40, Bordeaux/Gris Moyen Togo/Felt
- Evelyne Sellier 29, Noir Hunter
Wishlist:
- Birkin 40, Bleu Encre Togo
- HAC 40, Barenia (IN MY DREAMS!) or B40 SO Gold/blue or green lining
- Steve Caporal, neutral
- Sac À Dépêches Light, Vert Cyprès
- Kelly 35 or 40 with canvas strap