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I totally want a B30. My first offer was a B35 and as much I love it, amazing color combo (noir with RGHW), it is wayyyyy to big for my needs ATM. with the pandemic and working from home, I was thinking it would be a nice work bag or travel bag. So for me a B35 is too much bag for the essentials I carry (Wallet, keys, 2 phones, sanitizer, extra masks).

but hoping a B30 will be the perfect fit if I ever get the offer I’ve heard from most that the B30 is most desirable, yes a B25 is super popular ATM. It has its cons that it’s tooooo small or that is hand carry only.
 
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FrenchNewbie said:
Sorry for my ignorance but what/where is Meatpacking? I see there are 4 locations in NYC (one at JFK and one on Madison Ave), but I don't know the other geography. Is one of the four locations a mens' only store? Please help me out...haha.

Is 40cm the largest size they have? All of my LV Keepalls are 55cm, except one which is the 50 (trying to make a mental comparison).
I am thinking either gold or palladium, to match my belts...and maybe black or orange or tan leather.
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This is not a snipe at what you don't know and are asking about, but some advice based upon what you have shared with us.
You would do well to become a lot better informed.
Knowledge is power and enthusiasm for the brand is important so that you can be an informed client when dealing with an SA: pre-spend and forming a relationship with an SA pale into insignificance if you are not perceived as an Hermes enthusiast.
As long as you don't get a tainted view of Hermes from posters' personal hang-ups, this site can be a wonderful resource - especially the reference section where you can learn about styles, sizes and leathers.
 
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allanrvj said:
I think all Birkin sizes can be carried by guys. I have a friend who uses a B25, it doesn't look off on him and he's pretty tall.

If you asked me this question 10+ years ago, I would've said only B40s are appropriate for guys but times have changed and men's fashion has made great leaps. There are men who carry Chanel 2.55 while still looking very masculine <3
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'If you asked me this question X years ago . . . '
That is such a good opening. It seems to me that now it is 'appropriate' for a guy to carry whatever he wishes. It will be the way and confidence in which he carries it, that will determine the general acceptance of his style without prejudice.
Twas thus and ever shall be.
 
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FancyPanda86 said:
I totally want a B30. My first offer was a B35 and as much I love it, amazing color combo (noir with RGHW), it is wayyyyy to big for my needs ATM. with the pandemic and working from home, I was thinking it would be a nice work bag or travel bag. So for me a B35 is too much bag for the essentials I carry (Wallet, keys, 2 phones, sanitizer, extra masks).

but hoping a B30 will be the perfect fit if I ever get the offer I’ve heard from most that the B30 is most desirable, yes a B25 is super popular ATM. It has its cons that it’s tooooo small or that is hand carry only.
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It appears that you have thought about it very carefully, so you should stick by your guns.
BUT have you tried either size? Even if deep down you know the 35 is not for you, if you have been offered one and have the opportunity to try it, I think you should. It should confirm your preference for a 30 and you will be respected for being a discerning client. A 30 might well become available sooner than you might expect.
 
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WhiteBus said:
It appears that you have thought about it very carefully, so you should stick by your guns.
BUT have you tried either size? Even if deep down you know the 35 is not for you, if you have been offered one and have the opportunity to try it, I think you should. It should confirm your preference for a 30 and you will be respected for being a discerning client. A 30 might well become available sooner than you might expect.
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Yea, I mean I'd like to think I've thought about it. I would love a B25 just to have in my collection but its not currently on my wishlist with my SA. hell, I'd probably rock it too but when I last spoke to my SA, she was telling me the cons of a B25 (its hand carry only, it get's tiring, its SUPER competitive to get, etc). But then again, as I typed that out...yes I've carry my B35 on the crook of my arms when I need to dig for something BUT I do tend to hand carry it when I do use it. So actually I wouldn't mind a B25. But I think a B30 is on my wishlist because I've read its the perfect balance for most people (and TBH I think for a guy of my size - 6ft with an average to stocky frame, a B25 would look too tiny on me).

Either way, I do hope a B30 or Mini Kelly II (I know, SUPER hard to get but I told my SA I've seen guys rocking it) show up for me this year. We'll see tho, my local store is super competitive and it doesn't get as much stock as the flagships...my fingers are crossed tho. :)
 
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FancyPanda86 said:
Yea, I mean I'd like to think I've thought about it. I would love a B25 just to have in my collection but its not currently on my wishlist with my SA. hell, I'd probably rock it too but when I last spoke to my SA, she was telling me the cons of a B25 (its hand carry only, it get's tiring, its SUPER competitive to get, etc). But then again, as I typed that out...yes I've carry my B35 on the crook of my arms when I need to dig for something BUT I do tend to hand carry it when I do use it. So actually I wouldn't mind a B25. But I think a B30 is on my wishlist because I've read its the perfect balance for most people (and TBH I think for a guy of my size - 6ft with an average to stocky frame, a B25 would look too tiny on me).

Either way, I do hope a B30 or Mini Kelly II (I know, SUPER hard to get but I told my SA I've seen guys rocking it) show up for me this year. We'll see tho, my local store is super competitive and it doesn't get as much stock as the flagships...my fingers are crossed tho. :smile:
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how my 6ft friend carries his B25

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