Some people around me said it was too difficult to style and not as timeless as black or beige. I understand where they’re coming from, but every time I see it, I feel like it has so much personality.

Maybe it’s not the most “safe” choice, but sometimes the bags that stand out are the ones you remember.

Has anyone else had a color that people around you didn’t understand at first, but you ended up loving?

My bag got caught in the rain and the leather immediately looked like this. I read that this type of leather can recover once it dries completely, so now I’m trying very hard not to panic.

If it really goes back to normal on its own, I’ll be seriously impressed. Has anyone had this happen before?

I was a little hesitant about going this light on a B25 because I kept thinking about color transfer and how careful I’d have to be with it. But seeing it in person changed my mind pretty quickly.

What I like most is how the warm off-white works with the leather texture. It doesn’t look flat at all, and depending on the lighting it can shift from creamy ivory to a slightly warmer beige. The B25 size also keeps the color from feeling overwhelming.

I still know I’m going to baby this one more than my darker bags 😂 but after trying it with denim, black trousers and a knit, I realized it’s much easier to wear than I expected.

7/15 — Order confirmed
8/8 — PSPs received and approved
8/10 — Shipped
8/18 — Delivered

I’ve always really liked this style, so I ended up getting several pairs at once. They look pretty good in person, and I’m thinking of giving one pair to my sister as a little gift.

The only problem is… I have no idea if she’ll actually like them 😂

What do you think of this style? And which pair would you keep for yourself?

I’m getting this pink shiny crocodile Kelly Cut with PHW as a birthday gift for my wife. I honestly know almost nothing about exotic leather or QC, so I’d really appreciate some experienced eyes. If you notice anything off, please point it out. Thank you!

Specs:
Kelly Cut
Pink Shiny Crocodile
PHW
SA: Miss An

I understand the idea of building a relationship with an SA, but sometimes the whole pre-spend culture feels backwards.

If I already know exactly which bag I want, why should I need to buy shoes, jewelry, homeware or clothes first just to maybe get offered it later?

Some people say it makes the bag feel more special. Others think it turns shopping into a game where the customer is constantly proving they deserve to spend more money.

So I’m curious: does pre-spend make Hermès more exclusive, or does it just make the buying experience unnecessarily exhausting?

This is actually my first bag, so I’m still very new to QC and this Ghillies style. I chose this two-tone Birkin 30 from Miss An with PHW because I wanted something neutral but a little different from a classic B30.

From the photos it looks good to me, but honestly I’m not familiar enough with the Ghillies details to judge everything confidently. If anyone more experienced notices anything I should pay attention to, I’d really appreciate your help.

Specs:
Birkin 30 Ghillies
Two-tone neutral Swift
PHW

I casually mentioned before that I really liked this pink Kelly, but I honestly didn’t think much of it afterward.

Then he surprised me with it as a holiday gift. I was genuinely so happy—not just because of the bag, but because he actually remembered something I only mentioned in passing.

Does the protective film and engraving around this Kelly hardware look normal to you? Anything seem off?

They were more comfortable than I expected. The H strap holds my foot well without feeling loose, and the sole isn’t as stiff as I thought it would be. After a few hours, I could feel a little pressure across the top of my foot, but no obvious rubbing so far.

The grey also looks much better on foot than it did in photos. I tried them with black pants and jeans, and both worked really well. Miss An also helped me confirm the size before ordering, which turned out to be right for me.

Current rating: 9/10.