I agree. I started purchasing Hermes two years ago because I fell in love with a scarf. I am pretty content despite not having been offered a QB yet since I only buy what I like. Every single one of my purchases brings me joy regardless of whether they lead to a QB offer. If I get a QB offer, great, if not, I’m still happy.
What’s your unpopular Hermes opinion?
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Gold on Gold is my absolutely positively favorite combo. I just react every time I see it. But then again, I'm a warm autumn in terms of coloring, so my entire wardrobe matches a gold/gold bag.
Me too
I have a gold silkin wallet with phw wallet because that's all they had or maybe they only come that way? I'm not sure but I would have loved it with ghw.Unpopular opinion is the mini lindy. I was able to see it recently and try it on, and it just seem like a bag that would be bumping into anything, anywhere I go due to it’s shape.
Such a cute bag, though. Just isn’t for me.
Such a cute bag, though. Just isn’t for me.
I’m not feeling most of the spring summer scarves this season. Every season there are usually a half dozen scarves I want but not this season. The designs are too abstract for me or the colors are diluted or not quite right.
I’m also not feeling the blanket and pillow designs. Too busy or just repetitive lately. I’m also tired of that aqua blue that keeps being used over and over. I’d love to see H return to its equestrian roots or how about some canine inspired designs.
Also the casual Rtw for the most part is not suitable for mature tastes. Would love to see more staple sweaters and sweatshirts similar to men’s designs, and wool jackets that aren’t overcoats.
And why does H use colors that are not appealing for many skin tones? Why also do they hardly ever use gray or navy for women’s Rtw? How many people look good in orange or mauve or light green?
Finally the new divine jewelry line is unappealing to me. It’s like someone decided to mash together a bunch of the common H designs to come up with the divine line. They’re all too busy and really a departure from past lines that are clean and modern. I’m already wanting to know what’s next for H. Let’s fast forward to fall winter now please.
I’m also not feeling the blanket and pillow designs. Too busy or just repetitive lately. I’m also tired of that aqua blue that keeps being used over and over. I’d love to see H return to its equestrian roots or how about some canine inspired designs.
Also the casual Rtw for the most part is not suitable for mature tastes. Would love to see more staple sweaters and sweatshirts similar to men’s designs, and wool jackets that aren’t overcoats.
And why does H use colors that are not appealing for many skin tones? Why also do they hardly ever use gray or navy for women’s Rtw? How many people look good in orange or mauve or light green?
Finally the new divine jewelry line is unappealing to me. It’s like someone decided to mash together a bunch of the common H designs to come up with the divine line. They’re all too busy and really a departure from past lines that are clean and modern. I’m already wanting to know what’s next for H. Let’s fast forward to fall winter now please.
I will never ever understand why H would make/why anyone would purchase a jewellery item that has a miniature Kelly or a Birkin on it...
I don’t understand it either, it just reminds me of something my niece would wear (a non fine jewelry version of course). I can’t wear it without feeling I’m borrowing jewelry from a teenager.
Cute, but just not for me.
This is how I feel about all the bag charms, too. I mean.....I'm a grownup woman. Why do I want a child's toy hanging off my bag? (Sorry, I know lots of people love them!)
Because it is “ludique’ and very French in a way. A miniature useless handbag necklace is a perfect example of it.
My unpopular opinion - the Hermes “game” has turned some grownups into insecure anxious teenagers. It’s exhausting seeing questions where people agonize about very mundane decisions. And it makes you wonder how some of these people function on a day to day basis.
If you don’t click with an sa - no biggie. It’s a business relationship. Sas are not our friends.
If an sa didn’t respond after a week or two. Follow up. If they still don’t respond try calling the boutique. If that doesn’t work then they may indeed be ignoring you.
If an sa is actually ignoring you on a repeated basis then find someone else or go to a different store.
If your sa leaves, it’s not the end of the world. I once saw someone post on sm that they were gutted. Did their dog die? Did they lose a job? Good grief.
If your sa offers you a bag you didn’t ask for and don’t want, don’t take it! You will only regret it and you’re only hurting yourself. And for Pete’s sake don’t take the bag and then go on fb to sell it and then agonize for months that you shouldn’t have taken the bag and then complain you’re up to 4-5x spend and you still don’t have an offer.
If you think going into a boutique and spending a bunch entitles you to an offer, think again.
If you don’t want to buy something, then don’t feel pressured to.
If you think buying boba tea or bringing some kind of pho or drug store chocolates like ferrero to curry favor will get you a bag offer, think again. You shouldn’t be shocked to know so many clients do it and it’s more of an internal eye roll for sas and not necessarily appreciated.
If all you’re after is a bag and you think the way to one is simply to spend and spend, think again. All you’ve done is show your sa you’re a pushover and you’re likely to get strung along for a very long time. Just go to fp or rr and save yourself the agony.
Lastly, if you think throwing a teenage temper tantrum or complaining to your sa why so and so got an offer at your same boutique and didn’t spend as much, good luck with that. You may just have become persona non grata with your sa and sm!
If you don’t click with an sa - no biggie. It’s a business relationship. Sas are not our friends.
If an sa didn’t respond after a week or two. Follow up. If they still don’t respond try calling the boutique. If that doesn’t work then they may indeed be ignoring you.
If an sa is actually ignoring you on a repeated basis then find someone else or go to a different store.
If your sa leaves, it’s not the end of the world. I once saw someone post on sm that they were gutted. Did their dog die? Did they lose a job? Good grief.
If your sa offers you a bag you didn’t ask for and don’t want, don’t take it! You will only regret it and you’re only hurting yourself. And for Pete’s sake don’t take the bag and then go on fb to sell it and then agonize for months that you shouldn’t have taken the bag and then complain you’re up to 4-5x spend and you still don’t have an offer.
If you think going into a boutique and spending a bunch entitles you to an offer, think again.
If you don’t want to buy something, then don’t feel pressured to.
If you think buying boba tea or bringing some kind of pho or drug store chocolates like ferrero to curry favor will get you a bag offer, think again. You shouldn’t be shocked to know so many clients do it and it’s more of an internal eye roll for sas and not necessarily appreciated.
If all you’re after is a bag and you think the way to one is simply to spend and spend, think again. All you’ve done is show your sa you’re a pushover and you’re likely to get strung along for a very long time. Just go to fp or rr and save yourself the agony.
Lastly, if you think throwing a teenage temper tantrum or complaining to your sa why so and so got an offer at your same boutique and didn’t spend as much, good luck with that. You may just have become persona non grata with your sa and sm!
God! This so refreshing honest! Merci beaucoupMy unpopular opinion - the Hermes “game” has turned some grownups into insecure anxious teenagers. It’s exhausting seeing questions where people agonize about very mundane decisions. And it makes you wonder how some of these people function on a day to day basis.
If you don’t click with an sa - no biggie. It’s a business relationship. Sas are not our friends.
If an sa didn’t respond after a week or two. Follow up. If they still don’t respond try calling the boutique. If that doesn’t work then they may indeed be ignoring you.
If an sa is actually ignoring you on a repeated basis then find someone else or go to a different store.
If your sa leaves, it’s not the end of the world. I once saw someone post on sm that they were gutted. Did their dog die? Did they lose a job? Good grief.
If your sa offers you a bag you didn’t ask for and don’t want, don’t take it! You will only regret it and you’re only hurting yourself. And for Pete’s sake don’t take the bag and then go on fb to sell it and then agonize for months that you shouldn’t have taken the bag and then complain you’re up to 4-5x spend and you still don’t have an offer.
If you think going into a boutique and spending a bunch entitles you to an offer, think again.
If you don’t want to buy something, then don’t feel pressured to.
If you think buying boba tea or bringing some kind of pho or drug store chocolates like ferrero to curry favor will get you a bag offer, think again. You shouldn’t be shocked to know so many clients do it and it’s more of an internal eye roll for sas and not necessarily appreciated.
If all you’re after is a bag and you think the way to one is simply to spend and spend, think again. All you’ve done is show your sa you’re a pushover and you’re likely to get strung along for a very long time. Just go to fp or rr and save yourself the agony.
Lastly, if you think throwing a teenage temper tantrum or complaining to your sa why so and so got an offer at your same boutique and didn’t spend as much, good luck with that. You may just have become persona non grata with your sa and sm!
Spot on on every point!My unpopular opinion - the Hermes “game” has turned some grownups into insecure anxious teenagers. It’s exhausting seeing questions where people agonize about very mundane decisions. And it makes you wonder how some of these people function on a day to day basis.
If you don’t click with an sa - no biggie. It’s a business relationship. Sas are not our friends.
If an sa didn’t respond after a week or two. Follow up. If they still don’t respond try calling the boutique. If that doesn’t work then they may indeed be ignoring you.
If an sa is actually ignoring you on a repeated basis then find someone else or go to a different store.
If your sa leaves, it’s not the end of the world. I once saw someone post on sm that they were gutted. Did their dog die? Did they lose a job? Good grief.
If your sa offers you a bag you didn’t ask for and don’t want, don’t take it! You will only regret it and you’re only hurting yourself. And for Pete’s sake don’t take the bag and then go on fb to sell it and then agonize for months that you shouldn’t have taken the bag and then complain you’re up to 4-5x spend and you still don’t have an offer.
If you think going into a boutique and spending a bunch entitles you to an offer, think again.
If you don’t want to buy something, then don’t feel pressured to.
If you think buying boba tea or bringing some kind of pho or drug store chocolates like ferrero to curry favor will get you a bag offer, think again. You shouldn’t be shocked to know so many clients do it and it’s more of an internal eye roll for sas and not necessarily appreciated.
If all you’re after is a bag and you think the way to one is simply to spend and spend, think again. All you’ve done is show your sa you’re a pushover and you’re likely to get strung along for a very long time. Just go to fp or rr and save yourself the agony.
Lastly, if you think throwing a teenage temper tantrum or complaining to your sa why so and so got an offer at your same boutique and didn’t spend as much, good luck with that. You may just have become persona non grata with your sa and sm!
Bravo!!!
This should be a sticky on the 'Hermes relationship' thread.
And until I joined this forum I never knew there was such a thing as a 'Hermes Relationship' I just called it shopping
I just had to highlight this cause it's that good.
It’s such a paradox. The fundamental values that I associate with the heritage of Hermes - artisanal, bespoke, timelessness, quality, longevity and utility - should point to considered purchases (and fewer too - as beautiful as they are, nobody really “needs” a collection of multiple B/K/C!). But the mismatch between those heritage values, the frenetic reseller market and influencer/socials (and ballooning demand) generates exactly the opposite response in a lot of people and an undesirable sales culture at times in the stores. And it seems so absurd that stores behave as if they are offering a rare item, when in most cases there is no scarcity at all. It begs the question - are we in a B/K/C bubble?My unpopular opinion - the Hermes “game” has turned some grownups into insecure anxious teenagers. It’s exhausting seeing questions where people agonize about very mundane decisions. And it makes you wonder how some of these people function on a day to day basis.
If you don’t click with an sa - no biggie. It’s a business relationship. Sas are not our friends.
If an sa didn’t respond after a week or two. Follow up. If they still don’t respond try calling the boutique. If that doesn’t work then they may indeed be ignoring you.
If an sa is actually ignoring you on a repeated basis then find someone else or go to a different store.
If your sa leaves, it’s not the end of the world. I once saw someone post on sm that they were gutted. Did their dog die? Did they lose a job? Good grief.
If your sa offers you a bag you didn’t ask for and don’t want, don’t take it! You will only regret it and you’re only hurting yourself. And for Pete’s sake don’t take the bag and then go on fb to sell it and then agonize for months that you shouldn’t have taken the bag and then complain you’re up to 4-5x spend and you still don’t have an offer.
If you think going into a boutique and spending a bunch entitles you to an offer, think again.
If you don’t want to buy something, then don’t feel pressured to.
If you think buying boba tea or bringing some kind of pho or drug store chocolates like ferrero to curry favor will get you a bag offer, think again. You shouldn’t be shocked to know so many clients do it and it’s more of an internal eye roll for sas and not necessarily appreciated.
If all you’re after is a bag and you think the way to one is simply to spend and spend, think again. All you’ve done is show your sa you’re a pushover and you’re likely to get strung along for a very long time. Just go to fp or rr and save yourself the agony.
Lastly, if you think throwing a teenage temper tantrum or complaining to your sa why so and so got an offer at your same boutique and didn’t spend as much, good luck with that. You may just have become persona non grata with your sa and sm!
