Comments on: Hermes Stays Ahead

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By: die Kontessa

die Kontessa — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:23:54 +0000

Does anybody know if let-trade (on ebay) has authentic birkin bags?

By: JUJU

JUJU — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:11:48 +0000

All of it is one hundred times over priced to begin with.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:31:07 +0000

I am going to have 2 Hermes Birkin bags tomorrow, brand new. One white and one dark blue. Anyone interested?

By: pursefan

pursefan — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:20:31 +0000

I understand where you´re coming from, but I don´t agree. I don´t think there is anything wrong with a hard working (upper) middle class woman, who chooses to save up for a few special item like a birkin or a kelly for example. Even though they are easy to be recognized, they are still very classy bags which can be worn for years. Real style and class can´t be bought anyway. No bag on earth can change that.:smile:

By: raspberry

raspberry — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 12:48:41 +0000

I think if you live in a trailer and owned a birkin, it would get stolen anyway

By: raspberry

raspberry — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 12:01:20 +0000

That is exactly how I feel as well. Weel put Graciella!

I like to think that I am paying for quality. I don’t mind forking out the cash for Loewe or LV. But, when I heard about designer bags “bleeding”, I started to re-think my budget for designer accessories.

By: Sheree

Sheree — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 09:14:40 +0000

I do not think it’s all about ‘impressing people’-Marissa Cooper. There is nothing wrong with buying something just because A. you love it, B. you can, C. if it makes you happy,

By: Kaytey

Kaytey — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:22:42 +0000

Ooh, what part of Brittany? I lived in Ile et Vilaine for a bit.

By: melissa

melissa — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:50:13 +0000

I would first like to say congratulations on all the research “Purse Ladies” do. About 98% of it is accurate and the passion that all of you have is amazing. I would like to back Hermes, the family has no intentions of making products that are to be seen as ONLY for the rich…the goal is to make and sell products that are of the highest quality and to sell with the best cusomer service anywhere. There are many products in all price ranges, from a Twilly and Pocket square at $125 USD and handbags starting for a Garden Party at about $1,500. I will agree that not all items are accessible but in all honesty the styles are not going out “STYLE” so if you have to save up for one it’s not like you are going to miss out! Before making any big jump when buying a bag, is to do so for yourself, learn about the product, meet a sales associate that you feel comfortable with and ask them to educate you. The sales associates are very nice in Bev. Hills and are always willing to help you. I know that the Kelly and Birkin are not easy to come buy, but I have seen first hand that when it is ment to be you will walk in and your dream bag will be on the shelf ( it happend to my friend). I personally don’t own a Kelly or Birkin but have treated myself to items that are in my price range scarves, sterling silver jewelry, watches and have been treated the same as someone who is buying a $8,000+ handbag. So to end my rant if you want the best, the classic, the chicest and most desirable you go to Hermes and treat yourself! Enjoy shopping

By: Kaytey

Kaytey — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:30:24 +0000

Sounds like the Bag Snob ladies to me. I mean, they are quite wealthy, but I’m pretty sure they also want you to know it. Heck, they even have “snob” in their titles!

By: mia

mia — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:28:58 +0000

Hermes is truly amazing and I can’t wait to get my own someday. I too want to get the hermes kelly long wallet! =)

I think the increase in their profits for the fiscal year is due to the fact the economy, although conceived to be poor at this point, is actually not. The buying power is merely re-disbursing itself to the point in which the middle class is shrinking. The wealthy are getting wealthier and the poor are getting poorer! Hense, hermes, being one of the most expensive luxury brands has welcomed new consumers who are now wealthier than before. This is merely a hypothesis and the affects that it has had on product and consumer relations. =D

By: Megs

Megs — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:27:55 +0000

My SA just said for me not to order by phone and to make sure to try the Massai on.

I adore the Lindy. But I do think that the Birkin and Kelly have more stay power. It just depends what you want and are looking for. The Lindy is more casual in my opinion.

By: brimarie

brimarie — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:20:29 +0000

I think the frustration from the fact that we are all paying the price for some people living beyond their means is boiling over here. But, I think it’s important to remember that there are some of us who own these bags who paid CASH, have investments and savings, have not defaulted on our mortgages, and who can afford to feed ourselves. And, I think we have earned the right to decide whether or not we “need” these bags or not. Having said that, I totally agree about people who buy these bags when they can’t do it with cash.

When I purchased my Birkin and Kelly a few years back, I did it for a few reasons. One, of course, was the label. I’m not going to lie and say that it wasn’t. However, a greater consideration was quality. These bags will last a lifetime, and I hope to have a daughter one day so that I can pass them down to her. For people like me, that is just as important than the label when spending this kind of money. I think it’s unfair to say that American women only buy these bags because they’re label whores.

And a side note: when I go to Paris (I’ve been about seven times), I always see a pretty decent number of Parisian women carrying Birkins and Kellys, especially in the George V area.

By: Lori

Lori — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:01:03 +0000

Dimon- I hope you have a fabulous time in Paris and find some wonderful things. Keep us posted if you pick up a special handbag! Sounds like you have gotten to live in some of the best place in the world.

By: dimon

dimon — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:01:55 +0000

Lori – I was born in Oakland, California and met my French husband while attending UC Berkeley. That’s the French connection for me. Charlotte (18 year old daughter) and I are about to head in to Paris because it’s the last few days of the annual sales. I want a discreet little Marni fix and well she wants anything her saved-up 200 euros can get her. We’ll be out to Brittany for our August vacation at the end of the week and out of the Paris dust and pollution. Lovely summer to all!

By: Marissa Cooper

Marissa Cooper — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:00:38 +0000

I totally agree. There are some people all over the world buying expensive bags and high end designer brands but live on very little income and rely on credit cards and eat low standard meals…all just to impress others. Sad.

By: dela

dela — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 03:03:23 +0000

I like the fact LV, Chanel et. al. are filling a void in the market. As much as I would like to fill my closet with all the Hermes bags in diff colors, skins, sizes I simply can’t afford it. And I consider myself quite fortunate when it comes to money matters. Investing in a couple of Chanel flap bags, MJs etc. per year not only allows me to fulfill my handbag needs but I also have few bucks left in the bank. Also, if other luxury brands tried to cater to the uber-rich they would never have the same profit margins that Hermes has because most people (myself included) would rather spend $5000+ on a Hermes bag than some limited editon fugly LV seen on some celebrity’s arm.

By: Trixy

Trixy — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:05:06 +0000

Hermes is so smart (:

By: Lori

Lori — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:11:56 +0000

Hi Dimon,

Thanks for the information. I don’t think what you said was bad at all. I like the Gerard Darel handbags, they are very hard to find in US there is not alot of styles available. Are you originally from France or America? Just wondering.