I started shopping at Hermes years ago because I wanted a white Birkin like Kate Moss'. Somehow got sidetracked into scarves, which is an obsession that still continues although I'm now mature enough to realize that I will never look natural wearing a 90cm twill, nor will I look like certain stylish TPFers just because I wear the same scarf These days, my 90cm scarves are bought to go on the wall with my Fixation kit (best $300 I ever spent at H!)
I swore in the beginning that I'd never get a cashmere shawl because I live in a hot climate..yet I now have three and will probably add more.
Bag wise I started out wanting smaller bags (Kelly 25, Birkin 25, HAC 28). I've found that I prefer a 30cm Birkin and the bigger Kellys (32 and 35). I need one Evelyne for traveling, and a Plume 28cm for the beauty and simplicity of its design (not my favorite bag to use because I don't like zipper openings, but I love the design). I guess I'm now in the stage where I try not to look at other bag styles because I know the above ones work best for me.
Color wise, I went from wanting white to wanting/acquiring classic neutrals (won't go out of style, can pass on to my daughter without her saying "what was Mom thinking?!") to wanting pops of color in addition to the classics...and now I've circled back to wanting a white/light colored bag
As for other H goods, I find myself moving away from the SLGs (strayed to LV..monogram canvas, no less )and leather bracelets to the silver/fine jewelry, home goods, and RTW/shoes. I've always loved H jewelry and home goods but refrained from buying because of the cost and the idea that H is not known as a fine jewelry house or a textile/porcelain maker. But the fact is, I've never ended up obsessing over jewelry (especially silver) or china/bedding from brands better known for these goods, so why not buy the Hermes items that I do love. Thus, my ever growing collection of H jewelry and china, and my obsession with checking the rtw section of H.com
Great thread, and fun to read posts from years ago.
I swore in the beginning that I'd never get a cashmere shawl because I live in a hot climate..yet I now have three and will probably add more.
Bag wise I started out wanting smaller bags (Kelly 25, Birkin 25, HAC 28). I've found that I prefer a 30cm Birkin and the bigger Kellys (32 and 35). I need one Evelyne for traveling, and a Plume 28cm for the beauty and simplicity of its design (not my favorite bag to use because I don't like zipper openings, but I love the design). I guess I'm now in the stage where I try not to look at other bag styles because I know the above ones work best for me.
Color wise, I went from wanting white to wanting/acquiring classic neutrals (won't go out of style, can pass on to my daughter without her saying "what was Mom thinking?!") to wanting pops of color in addition to the classics...and now I've circled back to wanting a white/light colored bag
As for other H goods, I find myself moving away from the SLGs (strayed to LV..monogram canvas, no less )and leather bracelets to the silver/fine jewelry, home goods, and RTW/shoes. I've always loved H jewelry and home goods but refrained from buying because of the cost and the idea that H is not known as a fine jewelry house or a textile/porcelain maker. But the fact is, I've never ended up obsessing over jewelry (especially silver) or china/bedding from brands better known for these goods, so why not buy the Hermes items that I do love. Thus, my ever growing collection of H jewelry and china, and my obsession with checking the rtw section of H.com
Great thread, and fun to read posts from years ago.