First off, forget the idea that it’s all just Birkins and Kellys (though, tbh, the “Meet the Kellys” and “Beyond the Birkin” bits I saw made me think… what *is* the Kelly anyway? Is it just a Birkin’s slightly classier cousin? I dunno). There are *tons* of other Hermes bags that are just as chic, maybe even *more* so, depending on your vibe. I saw something about a Picotin bag – apparently inspired by horse feed bags! Like, who thinks of that?! But it’s minimalist and functional, which is kinda cool. I’m a sucker for functional.
And the prices? Oh my god. Don’t even get me started. I read something about a “Bleu Royal Diamond” Kelly bag going for, like, $43.8 MILLION!?!?!? Seriously?! Who has that kind of money? And for a *bag*? Blue diamonds must be, like, the secret ingredient for turning regular rich into “I can literally buy a small country” rich. It’s insane.
But okay, back to reality (kinda). What I *did* find interesting is that Hermes seems to be branching out. I saw something about them introducing 10 *new* handbags. TEN! It’s not just the same old classics anymore, which is good, ’cause honestly, sometimes the classics can feel a little… safe? I mean, beautiful, yes, but maybe a bit too “I’m trying too hard.”
And speaking of trying too hard, lets be real, some folks new to the whole Hermes thing might be a little intimidated. Like, where do you even *start*? I guess that’s where articles like this (and the ones I was reading) come in handy. They’re like, “Hey, here’s a visual guide to the different bags, their names, and how they’re all kinda similar but also totally different.” That’s helpful, right? I mean, I still get confused.
Plus, it’s not just about the bags themselves, it’s about the *experience*, I guess. The feeling of owning a piece of art, crafted with amazing leathers and attention to detail. It’s about stepping into that world of “ultra luxury,” as one article put it. Though, let’s be honest, I’m more likely to be ogling them from afar than actually buying one anytime soon. Sigh.
And it’s not just Hermès that has all the fun! It’s fascinating to see luxury car brands like Hongqi also diving into the world of high-end craftsmanship. Maybe my next purchase will be a fancy car so I can show off my Hermes bag. Just kidding… or am I?
