The All Herbag Questions Thread

[bakeacookie]

I've been thinking of searching for a herbag.

Does anyone have any complaints about the bag?
I've read that the fabric could pill. Is that true?
Has anyone's gotten dirty?
Is the leather prone to scratches?
Is it really - that- difficult with the closures? (It's the main thing people point out)

I know there are plenty of positives, but I want to know the other side of the coin.

 

[LOUKPEACH]

Just bought a new twilly today. What do you guys think about it? little rodeo was from my other bag

Very nice

 

[myangrqzmom]

I've been thinking of searching for a herbag.

Does anyone have any complaints about the bag?
I've read that the fabric could pill. Is that true?
Has anyone's gotten dirty?
Is the leather prone to scratches?
Is it really - that- difficult with the closures? (It's the main thing people point out)

I know there are plenty of positives, but I want to know the other side of the coin.

I have a Navy canvas w/ chocolate upper leather. I chose this color so that if it does get dirty it won't b so noticeable. I've whacked it a few times against doors hallways & believe me I thought I died hahaha but nothing no scratches or dirt on the canvas. It might be different though if u have a light color canvas. There's a few hairline scratches on the leather however from my nails when I first got it from trying to close it. This is the biggest flaw to this bag. It is difficult to close the damn thing. Easy to open but hard as hell to close while standing up while its strap on you. I now just place the bag on da counter, lay it flat then close it. It is difficult to close it standing up. Believe me I've tried and I've practiced, It's hard. So now, If I'm shopping, I just put my id, phone, credit card, cash in the back pocket to avoid opening the front. Despite all my complains, I love this bag! It's a beautiful bag with some issues but once you've mastered its flaws, you'll learn to work around it. I hope this answers some of ur ??.

 

[mungoo33]

I have a Navy canvas w/ chocolate upper leather. I chose this color so that if it does get dirty it won't b so noticeable. I've whacked it a few times against doors hallways & believe me I thought I died hahaha but nothing no scratches or dirt on the canvas. It might be different though if u have a light color canvas. There's a few hairline scratches on the leather however from my nails when I first got it from trying to close it. This is the biggest flaw to this bag. It is difficult to close the damn thing. Easy to open but hard as hell to close while standing up while its strap on you. I now just place the bag on da counter, lay it flat then close it. It is difficult to close it standing up. Believe me I've tried and I've practiced, It's hard. So now, If I'm shopping, I just put my id, phone, credit card, cash in the back pocket to avoid opening the front. Despite all my complains, I love this bag! It's a beautiful bag with some issues but once you've mastered its flaws, you'll learn to work around it. I hope this answers some of ur ??.

Thank you so much for this. I found it very helpful and agree that it is not that easy to open and close to access the items in the bag. I constantly have to lay it flat to open or when the bag is upright, I have to really push in the front knob to insert the straps. However, I still Iove the bag! Thanks again!

 

[bakeacookie]

I have a Navy canvas w/ chocolate upper leather. I chose this color so that if it does get dirty it won't b so noticeable. I've whacked it a few times against doors hallways & believe me I thought I died hahaha but nothing no scratches or dirt on the canvas. It might be different though if u have a light color canvas. There's a few hairline scratches on the leather however from my nails when I first got it from trying to close it. This is the biggest flaw to this bag. It is difficult to close the damn thing. Easy to open but hard as hell to close while standing up while its strap on you. I now just place the bag on da counter, lay it flat then close it. It is difficult to close it standing up. Believe me I've tried and I've practiced, It's hard. So now, If I'm shopping, I just put my id, phone, credit card, cash in the back pocket to avoid opening the front. Despite all my complains, I love this bag! It's a beautiful bag with some issues but once you've mastered its flaws, you'll learn to work around it. I hope this answers some of ur ??.

Thanks! This answers my questions!

 

[Suncatcher]

I've been thinking of searching for a herbag.

Does anyone have any complaints about the bag?
I've read that the fabric could pill. Is that true?
Has anyone's gotten dirty?
Is the leather prone to scratches?
Is it really - that- difficult with the closures? (It's the main thing people point out)

I know there are plenty of positives, but I want to know the other side of the coin.

Hi - I have had mine for about a decade. The fabric does not pull but you have to be careful of colour transfer. I had to send mine back to Paris for cleaning as a result (don't know what would be the normal cost to clean as my store didn't charge me for it). The leather is prone to scratches. Mine is all scratched up but it doesn't bother me. It is part of the "character" of the bag. It is very difficult to get in and out of. It is similar to a Kelly that way but I find getting in and out of my Kelly to be easier as it has a turnlock unlike my herbag. Truthfully I don't use my herbag a lot (though I have the two colours in one version) as I use my other hermes bags more and I think that the herbag is a summer bag. Having said that, I do love mine and have plans to use it more. HTH!

 

[bakeacookie]

Hi - I have had mine for about a decade. The fabric does not pull but you have to be careful of colour transfer. I had to send mine back to Paris for cleaning as a result (don't know what would be the normal cost to clean as my store didn't charge me for it). The leather is prone to scratches. Mine is all scratched up but it doesn't bother me. It is part of the "character" of the bag. It is very difficult to get in and out of. It is similar to a Kelly that way but I find getting in and out of my Kelly to be easier as it has a turnlock unlike my herbag. Truthfully I don't use my herbag a lot (though I have the two colours in one version) as I use my other hermes bags more and I think that the herbag is a summer bag. Having said that, I do love mine and have plans to use it more. HTH!

Thank you for the info!

 

[mungoo33]

I recently bought a twilly that I thought went well with my new Herbag. However, trying to get a pm rodeo horse charm as well. Called the Hermes on Wall ST in NYC and they said it was rare to get a hold of these rodeos ;-(. I have to check with the other locations but what do you ladies think will be a good color for the rodeo horse charm to match the navy on the Herbag? Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

 

[LVsister]

You know, I've been wondering too about that. There's really no reason for the hole in 1 of the strap right? Btw, mines also brown w/ navy canvas

Actually it is for the lock. So usually the strap with the hole lies above the other strap when closed and if you really want to secure the bag, you can put the lock on the hole, so one can t pull out the strap to open the bag unintentionally ^^

 

[madisonmamaw]

Actually it is for the lock. So usually the strap with the hole lies above the other strap when closed and if you really want to secure the bag, you can put the lock on the hole, so one can t pull out the strap to open the bag unintentionally ^^

AHHA! thank you for answering that question! i have been wondering about that one single hole thats so out of place

 

[Elaine_]

Hi All,

Recently, i just bought my Hermes Herbag Zip =) Would like to ask all of the hermes expert if Hermes Herbag Zip has any year stamp on them?

And if there is like a dust stain on the bag, how can i remove it?

Would appreciate if anyone could reply!! Thank you!!!

 

[LaChocolat]

^^ That's a great question. I'm also in the market for the vintage Herbag. I want to start out with (and am eyeing) a black handle/ black bag one but eventually I want to buy extra whole purses and/or spares and want this colour as well. I also noticed that difference in that colour in perusing the used ones.

In general I'm a little weary of the reseller market because although this purse is so low margin to even bother faking apparently it still got (and gets) faked. Anyway the Herbag fits my needs now as I'm in love with the Kelly style exclusively in H, but in need of an affordable and durable alternative that I can lug around with my toddler. I will eventually get a Kelly or two.

Question for vintage Herbag owners. If you remove the straps of the backpack is it really unattractive? The one I'm looking at comes with a backpack as the spare. Although I could probably envision a scenario or two with my toddler where the backpack might come in handy, I haven't carried a backpack since the 4th grade and will very, very rarely want to do so.

 

[dollychic]

I recently bought a twilly that I thought went well with my new Herbag. However, trying to get a pm rodeo horse charm as well. Called the Hermes on Wall ST in NYC and they said it was rare to get a hold of these rodeos ;-(. I have to check with the other locations but what do you ladies think will be a good color for the rodeo horse charm to match the navy on the Herbag? Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

I would say Pink or any bright color to contrast the blue of your beautiful herbag

Here's mine. (no rodeo though!)

 

[mungoo33]

I would say Pink or any bright color to contrast the blue of your beautiful herbag

Here's mine. (no rodeo though!)

Oh thank you so much for the reply Dollychic! Yes, i am hoping to score a pink or rose sakura rodeo eventually. However, I did already purchase a blue and a lime green rodeo as well..couldn't resist temptation! Love ur herbag and charm!

 

[morningcarlos]

I would say Pink or any bright color to contrast the blue of your beautiful herbag

Here's mine. (no rodeo though!)

Your herbag is too cute! I love the pop of colors!