![]() However, the number of appointments each day are limited so it might take a few tries over several days to get a slot. Request an appointment online ( via this site that works ONLY on mobile phones).Īppointments are required for those looking to buy certain leather bags, as you won’t see any on display for sale just by walking in. And lastly, Hermes retail pricing in Europe is more favorable, especially with a VAT refund and the EUR to USD value in recent years.ġ. From my personal observations when I visited and from my friends’ experiences, the bag-buying process at this location seems more “equitable” and subject to random luck compared to the majority of other Hermes boutiques. The store is a trove of beautiful accessories, but also this is one of the main locations where a customer can walk in for the first time and potentially purchase a bag that same day. There are many reasons for Hermes fans to plan a visit to the flagship 24 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honorè location while in Paris. My experience at the Paris Flagship Store At a boutique serving mostly local customers, having a relationship with a sales associate is much more key. And depending on luck and good timing, it IS possible for someone with no purchase history to be offered one of those bags for sale on the same day. Certain locations cater more to tourist customers (such as the Paris flagship and Las Vegas boutiques – let me know any other major ones!), while others like the Boston boutique primarily serve the local customer base.Īt the tourist-centric boutiques, they anticipate a lot of new customers coming in just asking to buy the most popular styles like Birkins, Kellys, and Constance bags. The bag shopping experience can vary WIDELY from location to location. Tourist vs Locally serving boutiqueįrom my experience and research, each Hermes boutique operates fairly independently and orders their own handbag inventory up to a year in advance. This post only applies to certain handbags, as the process for buying accessories like belts, scarves, bracelets and shoes at their store or website is pretty straightforward. So now that I’ve had my Kelly for a while, I wanted to answer some common questions I’ve gotten from those looking to make a first Hermes bag purchase. An iconic bag that should stay in style for my lifetime and become an heirloom that can be passed down (at least I hope so…because that’s partially how I rationalized my purchase).īut part of what made it so elusive, was the mystique (and at times, downright confusion) around the finding and buying process. Ann Taylor trousers 00P, blazer 00P, heels 5, similar pearl studs, similar turtleneck, Celine sunglasses, Hermes Kelly 28 bag (outfit from this post)Īs my handbag collection slowly evolved over the past decade, I’ve added a few classic pieces, plus a couple trendier styles…but there was always an elusive one that I was hoping would find its way into my closet.
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