What has surprised you about Hermes?

[MonsoonBirkin]

For me, it's how the leather (be it Ardennes, box, or clemence) feels papery and powdery. H is the only brand I've encountered that has this unique feel.

I'm also surprised by the fact the H bug is very real. Someone here warned me in 2018 that my first bag wouldn't be my last, and 5 bags later...

Anyone else surprised by anything, be it service, prices, other items?

 

[chanellover333]

I love this topic. for me…

1. How big the b25 is actually is. Lol. I was always told it was so tiny and I should consider 30s.. for me, the 25 gives plenty of room and is as big as I’ll go for my frame. I don’t like to carry a lot on my purse and find I have plenty of space left.

2. How de-mystified it becomes, quickly… not sure if I am articulating this correctly, but prior to owning H bags I put H up on this pedestal and was almost intimidated by going to the store, the clientele, bags, the brand in general... now it just feels like a treat but, no where near as intimidating and as big of a deal as before. Specifically… as much as I love Birkins, they really are just a bag.

 

[bluediamond35]

Surprised how much corner wear matters for Hermes handbags. Idk if my prior leather bags (Non Hermes) were curvier and I wasn't paying attention but scuffing/wear on corners seem to stick out more when I look in the Hermes pre-loved market.

 

[Hermezzy]

It's staying power. I purchased my first H item 30 yrs ago and have learned that, try as I may, I simply cannot fall in love with any other brand in the same way. At this point, it just feels like home.

 

[bluediamond35]

How different the color leathers are in person vs online. Colors change also dependent on type of leather. Wish its easier to see items in person....

 

[girlhasbags]

For me it's how great the vintage H bags are and how well they actually work for today's lifestyles.

 

[addiCCted]

Surprised at how relatively inexpensive some H stuff is compared to other contemporary fashion brands

 

[CartierLVer]

The exclusive brand of Hermes and how you have to play the game for a brand new B or K! Its a love hate relationship!

 

[fashionfriends]

Quality issues in recent years, even the almighty Hermes artisans make errors and nothing is perfect

 

[BirKineSS]

The current price increase! Since when a bag nowadays cost the same as a new kitchen?! 🤣

 

[horselove]

Swift can look so ugly in pictures but are actually so exquisitely beautiful in real life

 

[WingNut]

I shouldn't be surprised by this anymore, but the longevity of their products (durability) is wonderful. A bag I purchased (B35, Fjord) in 2009 is still going strong, is actually at the spa right now for some minor fixing, and I never babied it. This is my go-to travel/winter/workhorse bag. The cost may have been exorbitant but the cost/wear and functionality is worth it to me.

 

[addiCCted]

Swift can look so ugly in pictures but are actually so exquisitely beautiful in real life

On a similar corollary, there are some butt ugly pictures of RTW that actually look great on.

 

[girlhasbags]

The current price increase! Since when a bag nowadays cost the same as a new kitchen?! 🤣

That is so true or a car...lol

 

[880]

What surprises me about Hermes is how they can have a yoga line of clothing and not a ski line.