What’s your unpopular Hermes opinion?

[Keromi]

I will repost what I 've said on another thread, secondly excuse me for my english (I am French) :

I used to live in Paris for the last 3 years. Parisian women do not have any Hermès bag, for me Hermès bag are really the jam for american and chinese woman. I worked in the 7 eme arrt (not far from the rue de Sèvre Hermès shop) where many of the wealthiest french families lives, and nobody hold an Hermès bag because there are tagged as "old lady bags". Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Celine or Dior bag are preferred. Recently a lot of very vulgar reality TV influencers are strutting around on instagram with Kellys (not necessarily authentic), which negatively influences the chic and classy image of the brand.
In my very personal opinion, these bags seems heavy and absolutely not practical (the opening system is complicated on a Birkin or a Kelly). I do love Hermes for the small accessories (mainly fashion jewelery) but not for its bags.

 

[periogirl28]

That's not an unpopular opinion. I do actually notice that in Paris the bags are carried by more mature local ladies. It's fine! That leaves more bags for us and the American/ Chinese customers. Thank you!

 

[tinkerbell68]

Interestingly, most of the bags that I saw ‘in the wild’ while in Paris for a month last fall were carried by women younger than me (54), except for an older woman with a beautiful well-loved croc B in Prada. Perhaps they were not Parisians but tourists visiting Paris for Fashion week. I suppose my unpopular opinion is that I‘m going to embrace being an ‘old lady’ and carry whatever bag I want…H, Celine, BV (probably not LV even though I’ve always thought of them as old lady like )

 

[ladysarah]

I will repost what I 've said on another thread, secondly excuse me for my english (I am French) :

I used to live in Paris for the last 3 years. Parisian women do not have any Hermès bag, for me Hermès bag are really the jam for american and chinese woman. I worked in the 7 eme arrt (not far from the rue de Sèvre Hermès shop) where many of the wealthiest french families lives, and nobody hold an Hermès bag because there are tagged as "old lady bags". Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Celine or Dior bag are preferred. Recently a lot of very vulgar reality TV influencers are strutting around on instagram with Kellys (not necessarily authentic), which negatively influences the chic and classy image of the brand.
In my very personal opinion, these bags seems heavy and absolutely not practical (the opening system is complicated on a Birkin or a Kelly). I do love Hermes for the small accessories (mainly fashion jewelery) but not for its bags.

I would also add that Parisians are not afraid to use their bags- so what if it ‘shows signs of wear.’ ? My unpopular opinion ( perhaps not unpopular in this forum) is that too many people buy for ‘investment’, to form vast ‘collections’ and get Instagram likes- not enough people buy to just enjoy and use as bags.

 

[QuelleFromage]

I will repost what I 've said on another thread, secondly excuse me for my english (I am French) :

I used to live in Paris for the last 3 years. Parisian women do not have any Hermès bag, for me Hermès bag are really the jam for american and chinese woman. I worked in the 7 eme arrt (not far from the rue de Sèvre Hermès shop) where many of the wealthiest french families lives, and nobody hold an Hermès bag because there are tagged as "old lady bags". Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Celine or Dior bag are preferred. Recently a lot of very vulgar reality TV influencers are strutting around on instagram with Kellys (not necessarily authentic), which negatively influences the chic and classy image of the brand.
In my very personal opinion, these bags seems heavy and absolutely not practical (the opening system is complicated on a Birkin or a Kelly). I do love Hermes for the small accessories (mainly fashion jewelery) but not for its bags.

I live in Paris (in St-Germain also) and young/youngish locals absolutely carry Hermès. I see Kellys and Birkins on women of all ages - plenty of French women in their 20s and 30s carrying these and also some lesser seen bags like vintages, Halzans, Della Cavallerias. Saint Laurent and Celine are also fairly popular.
My office is in the 16éme which is also a wealthy area but more conservative. I see fewer Birkins there but plenty of Kellys (and rafts of Chanel).
Where you will see less H: Pigalle, Oberkampf, Canal St.-Martin.

 

[CrackBerryCream]

I have a controversial one as I recently saw an Instagram reel regarding this:

Birkins and Kelly are only (very expensive) bags, so they can be set on the floor. No need to ask for a chair for your bag. Of course I make sure the floor/ground isn't visibly dirty or wet. But whenever people comment "OMG don't put your bag on the floor!" I roll my eyes...

I understand safety concerns (bag being snatched from under you) or not wanting to put those without feet, but these superstitious (you will lose money) or germophobe (it will make you sick) comments make me think people have all the wrong priorities.

 

[krittershops]

I

I have a controversial one as I recently saw an Instagram reel regarding this:

Birkins and Kelly are only (very expensive) bags, so they can be set on the floor. No need to ask for a chair for your bag. Of course I make sure the floor/ground isn't visibly dirty or wet. But whenever people comment "OMG don't put your bag on the floor!" I roll my eyes...

I understand safety concerns (bag being snatched from under you) or not wanting to put those without feet, but these superstitious (you will lose money) or germophobe (it will make you sick) comments make me think people have all the wrong priorities.

I couldn’t agree more. I was shopping today in Hermes, while chatting with my SA he said people have been crazy lately (echoing a lot of what has been posted across this forum) and act like it when it comes to their bags etc. I would say those that act in such a fashion are more into the bags as status symbol than an investment or item to be used.

At the end of the day Hermes is still just a thing(s), meant to be used and loved. With use comes wear, well taken care of and thoughtful use will prolong its life, but still just a thing.

Many people have lost perspective….

 

[Tonimichelle]

I have a controversial one as I recently saw an Instagram reel regarding this:

Birkins and Kelly are only (very expensive) bags, so they can be set on the floor. No need to ask for a chair for your bag. Of course I make sure the floor/ground isn't visibly dirty or wet. But whenever people comment "OMG don't put your bag on the floor!" I roll my eyes...

I understand safety concerns (bag being snatched from under you) or not wanting to put those without feet, but these superstitious (you will lose money) or germophobe (it will make you sick) comments make me think people have all the wrong priorities.

Totally agree! Firstly I think whilst if there's a spare chair that's great (I am absolutely not asking for one though!), but if you hang a bag from a hook at the table there's actually more chance of something being spilled on / in it.
Secondly, the bag has feet! I'm not in the habit of licking the bottom of my bag (may have possibly sniffed the leather on occasion but licking it or my hands after I've touched it? No!). As long as the floor looks clean and dry, the bag and myself are likely to be none the worse for wear..

 

[CrackBerryCream]

I

I couldn’t agree more. I was shopping today in Hermes, while chatting with my SA he said people have been crazy lately (echoing a lot of what has been posted across this forum) and act like it when it comes to their bags etc. I would say those that act in such a fashion are more into the bags as status symbol than an investment or item to be used.

At the end of the day Hermes is still just a thing(s), meant to be used and loved. With use comes wear, well taken care of and thoughtful use will prolong its life, but still just a thing.

Many people have lost perspective….

This! The bag being a status symbol and an extension of themselves. So "oh horror, who would dare to put a part of me on the floor".

Totally agree! Firstly I think whilst if there's a spare chair that's great (I am absolutely not asking for one though!), but if you hang a bag from a hook at the table there's actually more chance of something being spilled on / in it.
Secondly, the bag has feet! I'm not in the habit of licking the bottom of my bag (may have possibly sniffed the leather on occasion but licking it or my hands after I've touched it? No!). As long as the floor looks clean and dry, the bag and myself are likely to be none the worse for wear..

Hahaha yes! Before I eat or prepare food I wash my hands. And I also don't lick or rub my face on my bag. Same about sniffing though I like the spare chair as well and do like to sit on a bench when possible. Can put not only my bag, but also jacket, scarf beside me.

 

[GabrielleS]

Unpopular opinion: I wish H had a proper in store alteration service. The only alterations offered are very basic and don’t match the price point or alterations offered by other high end brands. It’s a deterrent to buying RTW.

 

[periogirl28]

Unpopular opinion: I wish H had a proper in store alteration service. The only alterations offered are very basic and don’t match the price point or alterations offered by other high end brands. It’s a deterrent to buying RTW.

Could not agree more.

 

[Fixxi]

I have a controversial one as I recently saw an Instagram reel regarding this:

Birkins and Kelly are only (very expensive) bags, so they can be set on the floor. No need to ask for a chair for your bag. Of course I make sure the floor/ground isn't visibly dirty or wet. But whenever people comment "OMG don't put your bag on the floor!" I roll my eyes...

I understand safety concerns (bag being snatched from under you) or not wanting to put those without feet, but these superstitious (you will lose money) or germophobe (it will make you sick) comments make me think people have all the wrong priorities.

While I agree they are just bags, it's cultural norm in some Asian countries that you don't put bags on the ground. And having grown up in an Asian family, I feel icky about putting even my $60 backpack on the ground. It's not out of elitist thinking for me

 

[cheshirekitten]

I

I couldn’t agree more. I was shopping today in Hermes, while chatting with my SA he said people have been crazy lately (echoing a lot of what has been posted across this forum) and act like it when it comes to their bags etc. I would say those that act in such a fashion are more into the bags as status symbol than an investment or item to be used.

At the end of the day Hermes is still just a thing(s), meant to be used and loved. With use comes wear, well taken care of and thoughtful use will prolong its life, but still just a thing.

Many people have lost perspective….

I completely agree! I actually told my SA the same thing the first time that I shopped at Hermes and she completely agreed with me. We both didn't understand the point of having a huge collection to just have them be presented in your closet as a status symbol. Hermes bags are created with such dedication by the artisans and are made to last for years. Why would I disrespect the artisan who created my bag by not using it? That's my unpopular opinion.

 

[ellabellaz]

Unpopular opinion: newly introduced colors this season, Vert Fizz, Mauve Pale and Mushroom are just lazy and unsaturated derivatives of existing colors. Vert Fizz and Mauve Pale literally “pale” in comparison to Vert Criquet and Mauve Sylvestre. And Mushroom just looks like Craie’s ugly step sister. I said what I said.

 

[jenayb]

I have a controversial one as I recently saw an Instagram reel regarding this:

Birkins and Kelly are only (very expensive) bags, so they can be set on the floor. No need to ask for a chair for your bag. Of course I make sure the floor/ground isn't visibly dirty or wet. But whenever people comment "OMG don't put your bag on the floor!" I roll my eyes...

I understand safety concerns (bag being snatched from under you) or not wanting to put those without feet, but these superstitious (you will lose money) or germophobe (it will make you sick) comments make me think people have all the wrong priorities.

I agree that it’s super cringey to see an extra seat requested for a bag. Some cultures do believe, though, that it’s bad luck to place your bag on the ground.