I wonder if at one point those ladies were those 20 year olds…?
I guess life changes a lot of things.
What’s your unpopular Hermes opinion?
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I guess life changes a lot of things.
@saskiamoet I hear you and adding to your thoughts: My unpopular Hermes opinon: As beautiful as Hermes bags are, they look less attractive to me on a snobby pretentious woman. I have done exactly what you have done but fortunately, never encountered that reaction. Some women think their poop don't stink. But it does. And for those who celebrate it, wishing everyone a Blessed Good Friday. We are just passing through in this life. Let's please be kind to each other
In case I miss you on Sunday, Happy Easter my beautiful friend!@saskiamoet I hear you and adding to your thoughts: My unpopular Hermes opinon: As beautiful as Hermes bags are, they look less attractive to me on a snobby pretentious woman. I have done exactly what you have done but fortunately, never encountered that reaction. Some women think their poop don't stink. But it does. And for those who celebrate it, wishing everyone a Blessed Good Friday. We are just passing through in this life. Let's please be kind to each other
Same to you my friendAnother unpopular opinion.. I'm glad it's getting harder to get a QB and I hope it gets even harder.
I don't like it when top-tier, luxury items (bags and jewellery, not specifically H) become 'mainstream' which in turn creates more fakes and floods the market.
I don't like it when top-tier, luxury items (bags and jewellery, not specifically H) become 'mainstream' which in turn creates more fakes and floods the market.
My precioussssssssss......
I love it when people compliment my bags, I think it's sweet. Usually it's someone really shy who rushes up and then runs away
but I'm always nice about it. If I see a gorgeous or unusual bag, I will compliment it too, as long as the owner seems reasonably un-scary!I think with vintage bags especially, people like to know their bag got recognized, or that someone else knows about Box, Barenia, etc. However if someone asks if I am on tPF I say no.
People often ask me about my bags. Usually I’m carrying a B, usually the question comes from a supermarket checkout person who is admiring the craftsmanship. Sometimes they ask about the brand, usually they have no idea what it is (and I usually say Hermes vs Birkin or Kelly).
One woman who works with my VERY fashion savvy tailor asked if my box Kelly was a Birkin and was swooning…, so I explained the difference. Funnily enough I carried in my Black box B35 along with my alterations in one of those totes you get as a GWP at NM (it was leopard print plastic) and she said I LOVE that bag (the Birkin was behind it) and I said “oh this? It was a freebie from NM” and she looked at me funny and expanded that she appreciated the richness of the black leather with the GHW… only then did I realize she meant my B.
My opinion; it doesn’t pay to be snobby… that smacks of gatekeeping and I don’t want to be associated as a stereotype of Birkin carrying snobs. Education is far more helpful…
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Very well said!
I also don't want to be associated with the stereotype that Birkin/Kelly owners are snobby gatekeepers, and enjoy answering questions about my bag. Once upon a time (unless someone inherited from family), we were all new to Hermes.
It's nice that you all get compliments on your H bags from strangers. In public, my wife has overheard women comment to their SO's quietly on two separate occasions that her Birkin was fake.
I’ve had a millennial tell her dad about my B. The dad was nice and came upto me and mentioned “my daughter loves your bag, she says they’re really hard to come by”…
The daughter came up to me a few secs later and goes “ugh, i hate you”….
It was meant as a compliment, i guess…i just didn’t know how to respond lol
PS: Adding an unpopular opinion to keep from being OT, Im not a big fan of the KTG and CTG. I would’ve loved them if they were the slightest big bigger to at least fit a phone and basics. Ive seen videos and pics of what fits and honestly if folks think the evelyne tpm is small, then these are miniature in comparison.
The daughter came up to me a few secs later and goes “ugh, i hate you”….
It was meant as a compliment, i guess…i just didn’t know how to respond lol
PS: Adding an unpopular opinion to keep from being OT, Im not a big fan of the KTG and CTG. I would’ve loved them if they were the slightest big bigger to at least fit a phone and basics. Ive seen videos and pics of what fits and honestly if folks think the evelyne tpm is small, then these are miniature in comparison.
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I’m a borderline introvert, so don’t often compliment others (for fear of the snobbery you mention!), but I should do better because I feel like nice things should be said when you have them to say. However, if someone compliments my bag (or outfit, or hair, or…), then I am more than happy to engage them in conversation! It’s often a good icebreaker and I’ve met some really fun people this way.
But this leads me to my unpopular opinion: Luxury shopping with my B. Sure, I get more attention and better service when carrying my B, regardless of whether it’s at H, or another store. However, what I don’t love is SAs using that compliment as a segue to sell me something. No, Louis Vuitton, just because I have a B does not mean I want a Capucines. There is no comparison between the two! (Honestly, if I had a dollar for every time an LV CA did this to me, I could purchase another B.)
Lol. I have both a B25 and a Capucine. I obviously got my more accessible Capucines before my Birkin but still love it. Glad they are different colors though. My capucines is different in that it is beaded. I just like top handle bags in general.
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My favorite leather items are not Hermes but valextra universal sunglass cases
that allow me to use smaller H bags
that allow me to use smaller H bags
I got these after you mentioned them and I love them!My favorite leather items are not Hermes but valextra universal sunglass cases
that allow me to use smaller H bags
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And my unpopular opinion is that I dislike the mini Kelly, even though my sunglasses would fit into it in this case