Space for Guys & their Hermès

[matt-g]

Hermes make very durable wallets, although a bit overpriced imho. The main collection available now is the MC2/MC3. MC3 is essentially the same as MC2 except it is bicolor (think of eclat series in the bags).

Under MC2/MC3, there are many models. So best to check out www.hermes.com for photos, including Fleming, Pythogaras and etc.

Most of the SLGs are also unisex, including some wallets from the Azap, Globetrotter, Dogon and other ranges. Again, these can be found on www.hermes.com.

It is a slippery slope. Gotta pace yourself

If you like color, you might check out the recently-introduced Evelyne wallets. They come in a lot of colors, but for me the only drawback was that it has only one currency pocket.

And for bags, hanyeu certainly provided a pretty canonical list, but check out the largest-sized Kelly Lakis. I really like all the external pockets.

 

[mattking2000]

there are a variety of men's bags from Hermes

1. Steve (messenger and travel)
2. 24/24 (messenger)
3. Tibet
4. Jypsiere 37
5. Sac a Depeche 38/41 or Kelly Depeche 38
6. Goodnews GM
7. Sac Arion
8. Travel Lindy (heavy!)
9. Travel Paris Bombay or 37
10. Plume Doc (renamed Plume 12H and 24H) or Travel Plume 45
11. Verlan (as alterego pointed out) but usually found in duty free shops
12. Victoria TGM (there is a new colorway in chevron toile with buffalo leather which is STUNNING!)
13. Travel Polochon (as a gym bag?)
14. Alfred (introduced 1 year ago?)
15. Kelly Relax (new last season)
16. Bolide Relax (new last season)

However, some men can carry birkin 35, 40 or HAC40 depending on their height. I would say, if you are adventurous enough, some of the clutches are quite unisex for men to pull off, including (1) Verrou, (2) Sac Depeche 27, (3) Goodlock, (4) Kelly Cut/Longue and (5) Jige

Is there any general opinion on the Lindy 34, again depending on height/size?

 

[castorny]

I wish the Lindy came in a 40, but the 34 doesn't seem quite right for guys, but to each his own. If you can pull it off, then go for it!

 

[souphamster]

Anyone know what size is this birkin? Mentioned here is $16500 and bought in paris? Is it a typo? And also the bag have extra bottom hardwares in the middle?

 

[HermesSG]

Not sure these have been posted before...

 

[r15324]

Kelly Depeche

Photo Credit; Yahoo Japan Auction

Argh! The only H store that has ever had one in stock when I walked in was in Tokyo, but no way am I paying for their premiums...

 

[r15324]

Anyone know what size is this birkin? Mentioned here is $16500 and bought in paris? Is it a typo? And also the bag have extra bottom hardwares in the middle?

Travel size 50, but I'm not sure that it would be USD$16500, maybe SGD$16500 would be more like it for pre-2008 prices.

 

[ueynah]

WHat colour is that? One of the prettiest H bags I've ever seen!

the listing just says blue epsom. so my guess would be indigo epsom but your guess is just as good as mine.

 

[Liberté]

the listing just says blue epsom. so my guess would be indigo epsom but your guess is just as good as mine.

Haha, actually the picture isen't all that clear at all, I didn't even realise it was epsom, which is a leather I wouldn't consider. Sure explains why the colour "pops" though.

 

[Love-Vintage]

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[HHHHH]

Hi all,
This is my first time posting...wanna share my new HAC50 here...glad to be a part of this forum!

 

[alterego]

Wow HHHHH! That's an awesome HAC. Congrats! Great colour.

 

[jomirod]

Fantastic HHHH. May I ask how tall you are? I'm a shorter man, and trying to decide between a 45 and a 50.

 

[Liberté]

IMO I think both of those will be too big for everyday use, if you're planning to use it everyday. =) If I were you I'd look into 40 or 36. Of course it comes down to personal taste, but I find those size to be a nuisance everyday no matter what kind of bag we're talking about. not to mention it will bump into all kinds of things and wear much quicker, esp corners.

HHHHH Like your style!

 

[jomirod]

Thanks Liberté, are you referring to my post?

I want the HAC purely as a travel bag. I'm concerned that a 40 will look something too much like a handbag, and that it wouldnt be quite as capacious as a 45, which would fit a long weekend's worth of packing a little more comfortably. The 50 is too large on my frame, so the (obviously, preowned) 45 is looking like the answer.

I'd be interested in the experience of guys who have tried any or these three for extended periods of time. Anybody care to shed some light?