i'm confused too... if you get obtain a croc from your husband's office why not do the same for a non-exotic?
There's actually an explanation! Basically, my husband works in a private office that belongs to a certain set of individuals who constantly order bags for their wives and families. Therefore, they have a direct contact inside. My husband is an employee... because he's been there for years, he can ask for favour here and there but he's not the one in charge at all! So I figured that if I had the chance to order a one-off, I made it a big purchase! I can't keep asking them regularly for favours because the person in the office who took care of it would actually end up getting in trouble.
I'm confused about the Harrods comments here. I've always found them to be extremely accomodating and generous.
My sister and I (we're both fairly modest and unassuming types) were browsing in Harrods H last month, I bought a single 90cm silk and had lots of freebees thrown in. My sister made it clear she wasn't buying, but the male SA told her that didn't matter and she could see and handle whatever she liked (she declined to go and see bags with him, and just admired a bolduc jersey scarf instead) whilst I had an embarrassingly big fuss made of me by the female SA, who for some reason seemed to love my vintage BBK and well-worn KenC shawl.
It's all very strange.
Just trying to understand what you've written...in prevous posts, you've said you are on the verge of getting your first birkin. And in this thread, you say you HAVE a croc birkin. And frankly, the way Hermes tends to work, if you could get an exotic, I really don't understand why you are having a hard time obtaining a leather bag.
I didn't say I was on the verge of getting my first Birkin... I said I wanted a starter work bag because I just got a new job and need a work bag that's discreet! also, I said that my croc Birkin hasn't arrived yet! =)
Hello everyone! Until now, I have only been purchasing scarves, small accessories and clothes from Hermes. Things are about to change though because of a "job upgrade" and I feel like I need an elegant new work bag to match! I have seen two very attractive options at my local Hermes store: The Atlas and the Victoria bags! The two are stunning and practical, yet there is a thousand pound difference between the two. If there are other elegant yet discreet options, let me know! I am looking for a bag that will not necessarily steel the attention in the boardroom as I don't want to make others uncomfortable with my shopping addiction lol! Any suggestions?
Also, I did check that both fit my large agenda as well as my daily essentials!
.....However, I am getting the Birkin in togo for social use =) I think its the perfect starter for my social Hermes collection its meant to come in 6 months to a year
And you are a fashion journalist , right ? In your early 20's right ?
"I still haven't received the croc... but I don't mind the wait at all! I'm just happy to have one on its way! =)"
I posted that on page 1 ! I said right above, I didn't get it through the Hermes store directly... I had it ordered through a private office and pulling favours! It does all actually make sense if you put the whole story together! lol... I'm looking for two bags: a work one that is not too obvious and a Birkin in Togo 35... One is for social and the other is for work! I'm waiting on my Croc and they do know me in store because I buy other items from Hermes lol confusion sorted?