The 2021 Guide to Hermès Special Orders
One of the first articles I wrote for PurseBlog was an overview of Hermès’ Special Order process. Also known as an “SO”, or occasionally an “HSS” (for Horseshoe Stamp, the foil stamp unique to an SO),...
View ArticleHermès Holiday Gift Guide 2021
Happy December, everyone! While I have previously provided you with a ridiculously long and (hopefully) comprehensive Hermès shopping guide this time of year, I’ve noticed recently that Hermès has been...
View ArticleHermès News Roundup, December 2021
Here’s an update on some exciting things happening through 2021 and 2022 at Hermès! To start, they will be opening several new boutiques. New York will be getting several boutique updates. First up...
View ArticleThe Top 5 Most Overrated and Underrated Hermès Leathers
One of the most common questions asked on TPF’s Hermès Sub-Forum regards the many kinds of leather on offer and how to choose among them. Over the years, Hermès has utilized many (about 80!) different...
View ArticleA Handy Glossary of Hermès-Related Terms and Abbreviations
Happy 2022! I thought I would start the new year off with a review of commonly-used Hermès terms which I find myself using on a fairly regular basis. Index of Terms Bag Stamps · B/K/C · BBB or BBK ·...
View ArticleFirst Look: All the Bags from Hermès Men’s Fall 2022
I’m not a huge fan of Twitter: I am usually there for the schadenfreude of outrage, faux outrage, and the occasional bad joke. But as I was on there last week, I noticed that the Hermès Twitter page...
View ArticleThe Best Hermès Bags for Back to Work
As COVID (hopefully!) begins to retreat from our everyday lives, there is a renewed interest in everyone getting out and about – and not just for socializing. Perhaps we need a daily change of scenery,...
View ArticleUpdate on Hermès Bag Prices: February 2022
When I started shopping at Hermès back in 1997, 90 cm scarves cost $275, 45 cms cost $100. There were no twillies, triangles, or 70 cms, but mousselines were plentiful and came in two sizes, and the...
View ArticleAll The New Hermès Colors of Spring/Summer 2022
It’s that time again! I love when the days start to get a bit longer, the days just a bit warmer, and the new colors of spring/summer start arriving in the shops. I had such a great response to my...
View ArticleAll The New Hermès Colors of Spring/Summer 2022, Part II
In part I of this article, I explored the new and returning leather colors for Spring/Summer 2022. Now comes the fun part; coordinating with the silks and cashmeres of the season! So as mentioned in...
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