What’s your unpopular Hermes opinion?
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Is it an unpopular opinion to say that I really don't like the look of people walking around with their Kellys wide open? Forget about the safety part of it and it looking like an invitation to have your wallet swiped, it isn't good for the bag shape, especially if it is retourne. I think it is a sloppy lazy look. It doesn't take that much effort to take even one sangle and place it on the turn lock.
Referring to Hermes goods as 'designer' items; use the term 'luxury'.
'Designer' suggests a here today gone tomorrow style.
I have furniture by Eames, le Corbusier, Mies et al - everything is designed, but they are not 'Designer' pieces.
It's a bit like 'cheap' instead of 'inexpensive'.
'Designer' suggests a here today gone tomorrow style.
I have furniture by Eames, le Corbusier, Mies et al - everything is designed, but they are not 'Designer' pieces.
It's a bit like 'cheap' instead of 'inexpensive'.
Interesting
I tend to think of a lot of Hermes as seasonal (unpopular opinion) except of course equestrian and some bagsI might refer to H leather as of luxury manufacture, which I distinguish from small artisanal (hand stitched bespoke). But H RTW or sneakers IMO is premier designer brand RTW. IMO, (another unpopular opinion) luxury may be at odds with premier global brand IDK . The fact that Hermes now sells color cosmetics, cheapens the brand for me, but at least it’s not licensing out sunglasses
I don’t have any H furniture, but as per the Maison assistant manager, some of it is artisanal but not bespoke, like the limited paper mache chair. I tend to think that the more mass produced pieces, such as th leather couch for 150K are not worth the extraordinary surcharge. I tend to classify other furniture by category: Eames, mid century modern; Pierre Augustin rose, modern French. . .
Though I don’t think of much at Hermes as cheap or inexpensive.
Please don’t give them ideas. Think of all the huge H they can slap on front, sides or back of these sunglasses.
Unpopular opinion: I do hope H focuses on their core products (and make more of them) than branching out to things such as cosmetics, etc.
I can already see the intermingling orange and blue d'ancre loops on the sides!Please don’t give them ideas. Think of all the huge H they can slap on front, sides or back of these sunglasses.
Unpopular opinion: I do hope H focuses on their core products (and make more of them) than branching out to things such as cosmetics, etc.
Agreed- I hope they stay true to their business product line.
My unpopular opinion: I really don't like the new Steeple bag. The equestrian reference is just too obvious. It's a cute bag for 1/4 of the price, otherwise NO
The cosmetics are definitely not luxury. I can get better lipsticks at the drugstore.Interesting
I might refer to H leather as of luxury manufacture, which I distinguish from small artisanal (hand stitched bespoke). But H RTW or sneakers IMO is premier designer brand RTW. IMO, (another unpopular opinion) luxury may be at odds with premier global brand IDK . The fact that Hermes now sells color cosmetics, cheapens the brand for me, but at least it’s not licensing out sunglasses
I don’t have any H furniture, but as per the Maison assistant manager, some of it is artisanal but not bespoke, like the limited paper mache chair. I tend to think that the more mass produced pieces, such as th leather couch for 150K are not worth the extraordinary surcharge. I tend to classify other furniture by category: Eames, mid century modern; Pierre Augustin rose, modern French. . .
Though I don’t think of much at Hermes as cheap or inexpensive.
100% agreed.
It's all about the idea of affordable luxury. A Birkin is for most people wayyy out of their budget. But a lipstick or nail polish isn't. You'll (almost) get the same service, packaging and experience when you'll buy something in the boutique. That's why almost all luxury brands will introduce cosmetics at some point. To reach a new (younger) audience who maybe has the disposable income in the future to buy leather goods.
My friend who works at a high end department store told me most people prefer to buy Hermès perfume in the in store boutique even if you can buy it at the generic cosmetic counter on the same floor. Just to have that experience.
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Of course, and it leaves a line on our oh so precious profile !
Not every bag needs a strap! I am not talking about bags that come with one already. I know it's popular to do it, but I don't get it. Picotin. Add a strap. Wallet. Add a strap. And whenever I read about someone asking or venting about putting on a strap or why the birkin doesn't have a strap, I need to exit the thread.
Same.Another unpopular H opinion I have is no matter how many times I have seen your gorgeous Kelly's on this forum, I don't feel a need to have it in my collection. I had tried it on and it didn't work for me. So I will never have a B/K/C in my H collection, and don't feel like I'm missing out at all. And DH is thrilled
I just saw another highly coveted brand new Birkin 25 from Warsaw store put for sale at insane price. My unpopular opinion is that whoever manages the store (there is no SM) please get your act together as even SAs are aware who is going to immediately sell the bag. In 2021 Hermes changed the sales model from looking after VIPs and loyal clients by a fantastic SM to actual wishlist and here we have the outcome. Very sad and disappointing.
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Now I know this is a really unpopular opinion, but I love the lipsticks! The colours are gorgeous, they go on so smoothly for me and have great lasting power. My favourite is Rouge exotique, a fab bright, darker coral that puts some life into my tired face!