What’s your unpopular Hermes opinion?

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IMO only,

if H was seriously interested in marketing its furniture line, they would provide a to the trade discount (to be clear, i haven’t asked, so perhaps they do if one is furnishing an abode with a number of pieces).

also unpopular, to the small subset of members who are interested in the H furniture line, is that the H prices are substantially out of line with even the most expensive high end modern art furniture pieces from the top French furniture gallery boutiques (Like Gallery Yves Gastou, Kolkhoze, Pierre Augustine Rose, or Pietboon — not french— to name a few). Although to be fair, I believe some LV furniture is priced even higher.

i believe that the high end furniture serves as the mini K does, which is as an aspirational item that drives more consumers to the normal every day home purchases, like dish ware, towels, blankets, and pillows. We asked our SA about the price of a limited run, paper mache? armchair, and when he checked, the price wasn’t even available to him.

ETA: thank you @bagnut1 for your compliment above :hugs:
 
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in my imaginary life, (one where I am at least six inches taller and 25 pounds lighter lol) I don’t need be practical :P:hugs::lol:

in my imagination, ( which means not in this lifetime) I might also have the budget and the long slender arms for this:
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unpopular opinion: I’m not fond of the popular H jewelry designs like the leather or horn jewelry; enamels or clic class; stackable fine jewelry bracelets; or the dainty pendant necklaces or earrings, but I really like the big stuff above pic ( more than Cartier or VCA)

ETA: forgot to add that for BK especially, I prefer the not brand spanking new look which may lower the bling effect

My unpopular opinion is I am neither a lover nor a hater of all H fashion jewellery.

I've had a CDC since I was 15 - when tbh I hated everything else H.

I can reassure, that a few H fashion pieces can go a long way towards pulling an outfit together, and without breaking the bank.

A few well chosen accessories that work with a wardrobe, like my 2 black CDCs ghw (very retro/Deco over long black sleeves for evening - who needs a new dress?) 1 LFaSdV wide enamel (bought at that time still made in Austria) adds a little boho-chic magic to a 'man's' white shirt, vintage enamel ear clips to pep-up an LBD or severe black, a hand-carved horn Beretta (I love hair ornaments - for Summer / eve up-dos) and a ombre lizard wide 'hinge' bangle (goes with everything). All of these are on the go all the time, even mix and match with fine jewellery.

What I don't get, are buying multiples of one sort, or even huge collections of, every permutation of any of the above. But I guess if something works, why not. Good for a no-think uniform. I'd just rather wear the same lots of times.
 
Unpopular opinion .... H enamel bracelets look cheap and an accessory someone else's grandma would wear
LOL, although my own grandma was not at all fashion forward but spectacular in every way, and I have a few friends' grandmas that are almost that. So, nothing wrong with grandmas, one's own or otherwise! (Also I have a few of the patterned enamels, which don't get out much but in the right situation are "just the thing" IMO. Also they always get compliments.)

I do think the quality of the printing and plating comes through even to the uneducated eye. JMHO.

Onto more unpopularity!
 
My H unpopular opinion is H-chic grandmas were/are probably the coolest, seriously the early 'early adopters'.
Yes! Those French grandmeres.....

They are still everywhere in France. And can also be spotted from time to time in NYC. (I remember from pre-pandemic spying a pair of older ladies, nicely and understatedly dressed, both carrying leather Garden Parties and sporting 90cm scarves. The memory still makes me smile - a different way of life and going out in the world.)
 
LOL, although my own grandma was not at all fashion forward but spectacular in every way, and I have a few friends' grandmas that are almost that. So, nothing wrong with grandmas, one's own or otherwise! (Also I have a few of the patterned enamels, which don't get out much but in the right situation are "just the thing" IMO. Also they always get compliments.)

I do think the quality of the printing and plating comes through even to the uneducated eye. JMHO.

Onto more unpopularity!
Agreed! Nothing wrong or uncool about grandmas. Many of the chic-est people around are grandmas. Not sure that avoiding grandmotherhood is a life goal LOL.
 
My unpopular opinion regarding quota bags: There is actually no shortage of bags/deliveries. I feel like this is an excuse used to create exclusivity and mystery at Hermes. In fact I believe they have plenty of bags all the time.
For example at one boutique I was told that there were no bags for the foreseeable future because of a shortage due to (whatever excuse). Three days later after making a few purchases a bag magically appeared. :facepalm:
 
My unpopular opinion regarding quota bags: There is actually no shortage of bags/deliveries. I feel like this is an excuse used to create exclusivity and mystery at Hermes. In fact I believe they have plenty of bags all the time.
For example at one boutique I was told that there were no bags for the foreseeable future because of a shortage due to (whatever excuse). Three days later after making a few purchases a bag magically appeared. :facepalm:
They magically appear if you buy fine jewelry, watch, rtw or furniture
 
IMO only,

if H was seriously interested in marketing its furniture line, they would provide a to the trade discount (to be clear, i haven’t asked, so perhaps they do if one is furnishing an abode with a number of pieces).

also unpopular, to the small subset of members who are interested in the H furniture line, is that the H prices are substantially out of line with even the most expensive high end modern art furniture pieces from the top French furniture gallery boutiques (Like Gallery Yves Gastou, Kolkhoze, Pierre Augustine Rose, or Pietboon — not french— to name a few). Although to be fair, I believe some LV furniture is priced even higher.

i believe that the high end furniture serves as the mini K does, which is as an aspirational item that drives more consumers to the normal every day home purchases, like dish ware, towels, blankets, and pillows. We asked our SA about the price of a limited run, paper mache? armchair, and when he checked, the price wasn’t even available to him.

ETA: thank you @bagnut1 for your compliment above :hugs:
They do offer a trade discount for interior design professionals, at least they did ~3 years ago when I opened a trade account with them for work!
 
I would love to see another collaboration collection like the one with Comme Des Garçons.

Thinking about the latest collaboration Brunello did with Oliver People, I would love to see Hermes make a small collection of sunglasses with an artisan. I’ve seen glasses made of leather or horn, and those are so beautiful. I have a pair of black Tom Ford glasses with leather clip ons covered in leather and absolutely love them. I would die for a pair of shiny croc glasses or simple horn glasses. Imagine if Hermes made clip on shades in an array of leathers and materials, including silk. My absolute dream would be simple black sunglasses with chaine d’ancre details like enchaînée temples.

In the past, I may have written a post saying that I liked how Hermes didn’t produce sunglasses, but the more I imagine their potential creations, the more I wished they did.
 
Interesting! I guess newer fans may be less fond of Hermes fashion jewelry? It used to be quite popular here. So, possibly an unpopular opinion, I love my Hermes horn and enamel jewelry! Each one is a little work of art.

Exhibit A - Balcons Enamel Bracelets :smile:

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Those two are my absolute favorite! That period of fashion jewelry, I still dream about. The ceramic pendants they had made with silk tassels in that balcons design were breathtaking. I miss the Isidore and Duncan horn necklaces, too! My (hopefully) not quite unpopular opinion is I miss when Hermes fashion jewelry wasn’t just O’Kelly, amulettes, and clic H designs.
 
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