First things first, I always thought Hermes was just about the Birkin bag. I mean, that’s the *thing*, right? The Holy Grail of handbags. You see one of those and you automatically assume the person carrying it has a trust fund, a personal stylist, and probably owns a small island somewhere. But digging around online, it’s *way* more than just that. They do scarves, perfumes… oh, and apparently Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski is the head honcho for their women’s ready-to-wear. Had no clue! Makes you wonder who actually designs that stuff, doesn’t it? I’m always picturing some super-chic Parisian woman sketching away in a sun-drenched atelier. Probably not far from the truth, tbh.
And the history! Over a century! That’s insane. They’ve been around for ages, making “timeless pieces.” Timeless is like, code for “expensive and probably stuff your grandma would wear, but like, in a cool, ironic way.” Though, let’s be real, some of those scarves are legit gorgeous. I could totally rock one with a ripped t-shirt and some combat boots. High-low, you know?
Then there’s the “iconic design” thing. Every Hermes purse, apparently, exudes it. Okay, sure. I mean, they *are* pretty. But are they *really* worth the price tag? I guess if you’re rolling in dough, why not? It’s definitely a status symbol, a “look at me, I’m fancy” kind of vibe. And those sandals? “Epitomize luxury”? I mean, they’re sandals! But I get it, it’s the brand, the craftsmanship, the whole shebang.
Okay, so I randomly stumbled upon something about the Plume bag making a comeback. Apparently, it’s like, an old-school Hermes design from the ’60s. Honestly, I’ve never even *heard* of the Plume bag. But hey, they’re bringing it back in mini versions and tote bags that resemble the Birkin, so maybe it’ll be the next big thing. Or maybe it’ll just be another ridiculously expensive bag that I can only dream of owning. Who knows!
