I think I will only give H gifts to people that are into H as well, enjoy their goods and purchase them on their own as well. Otherwise, if they are aware about the concept of birkin bait, I think they will just think you’re giving them things you don’t want. Jmo
Will You be GIVING H Gifts this Holiday Season?
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I stock up on small H items as host gifts, not just at the holidays, but most often then. There's a stack of small orange boxes in my closet holding things like silk ornaments or the scented horse stationery - basically anything that will be useful/pretty/fun to someone who doesn't necessarily care about Hermès. petit h is definitely a great source.
I was brought up to never come to dinners or parties at a home empty-handed; everyone brings wine, so it's nice to change it up; and I got bored of giving candles, so this works. So far, everyone is thrilled because it's different but a teeny touch of luxury.
Otherwise, as "real" holiday gifts, if I see something at H that makes me think of a friend (their absolute favorite color or motif, say), I might pick it up. But generally I don't give Hermès gifts. I try to give things that are very personal, like art or something custom.
I don't think I know a single person who even knows what "Birkin bait" is (including people who carry H bags or wear scarves), so that's not a factor
I was brought up to never come to dinners or parties at a home empty-handed; everyone brings wine, so it's nice to change it up; and I got bored of giving candles, so this works. So far, everyone is thrilled because it's different but a teeny touch of luxury.
Otherwise, as "real" holiday gifts, if I see something at H that makes me think of a friend (their absolute favorite color or motif, say), I might pick it up. But generally I don't give Hermès gifts. I try to give things that are very personal, like art or something custom.
I don't think I know a single person who even knows what "Birkin bait" is (including people who carry H bags or wear scarves), so that's not a factor
I plan on stopping in early next month to get a few lip balms (I personally love H lip balm), an eye shadow, and a muffler or two as gifts.
Do they carry that on the online store during holidays or is it an in store item? That actually sounds really cool
I have one and LOVE it. I have not seen one BH since I bought it years ago, but I saw one at FSH in August. Be careful with the resale sites, I bought a fake one from Gilt, who sourced it from What Goes Around Comes Around with a letter of Authenticity. Because I already had a real one from the boutique, I was able to prove the one from Gilt was irrefutably fake, wrong measurements, thinner and just plain cheaper looking. Gilt refunded my money and let me keep the fake, which I gave to my housekeeper.
Possibly. I don't have that many gifts to give this year, and one of them is already picked out and decidedly not H. So for the remaining few gifts, I think it's just going to depend on whether or not I find what I want at H.
Love this thread and so funny just this morning on my way to work, I was thinking about what color nail polish I would get my sister in law as a stocking stuffer this year! (She collects nail polish.) Possibly some lip gloss for my other sisters in law as stocking stuffers. Last Christmas I got my MIL the pink robe legere scarf. This year I was thinking about getting my mom a giant triangle. I already got hubby a muffler. He never wants anything, so he usually ends up with some kind of winter gear, Star Wars gear, or football team gear. 
Oeil, if that’s the flat one . The one that’s balanced on a cone is gorgeous, but mom would lose the cone in a pile of paper
Hold on, horse combs? My horse needs a Christmas gift, too!
No, no H Christmas presents. My family is pretty large and we decided, quite a few years ago, to only buy presents for the grandkids , (8 at the moment) and token presents to everyone else. I mainly give books.
Which reminds me- there are wonderful, absolutely wonderful H books. The Hermes Cahiers by Philippe Dumas and whimsical little booklets with pop up scarves and illustrations by AC. Do they count as H gifts? When I get to Paris I always seek out the bookstore in rue de Sèvres but if you are lucky enough to live in Paris… at the moment I am looking for second hand books - they make the best stocking fillers. They show care and originality without embarrassing the recipient with very expensive gifts.
@horselove- I don’t know anyone in the Uk who worries or even knows anything about birkin bait - except maybe YouTubers and influencers. So if anyone wants to buy me H gifts I won’t be judging you..
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I literally just logged on to crowdsource gift ideas as I'm headed to the store this afternoon to shop for a gift that needs to be sent across the country. Thanks for all the ideas. Can someone tell me more about the gift certificate option? When in store, do they do a nice presentation? I will say that I wish I could find more online as I would much prefer to ship through them but stock is so random. And I agree that I hate the 30 day exchange policy.
One more question about scarves: for those of you in hotter climates, do you think ppl actually use them??
One more question about scarves: for those of you in hotter climates, do you think ppl actually use them??
Potentially! I found this beautiful scarf online - I thought it might be a really neat gift for my cousin who will be traveling to Australia for the first time next April. We'll see!
