First off, let’s be real. We’re talking *Hermès*. Not some, like, Etsy shop (no shade to Etsy, I love Etsy, but, you know). Getting your mitts on *any* Hermès bag is a feat. But a custom one? That’s legend stuff. You’re basically whispering sweet nothings to the gods of French leather goods.
The thing is, it’s not just about saying, “Ooh, I want a Birkin in, like, hot pink with, um, lime green stitching.” It’s a *process*. A long, drawn-out, probably involves-eating-a-lot-of-macarons-while-you-wait process. We’re talkin’ months, maybe even *years*. Seriously. Years. You could, like, learn a new language in that time. Or, you know, knit a sweater.
And who gets to even *play* in the custom sandbox? That’s the real kicker. Apparently, it’s all about your “relationship” with Hermès. Which basically means how much money you’ve already dropped there. I mean, let’s be honest. You gotta be a *serious* spender to even get a wink from the right sales associate. I bet they have secret handshakes and everything.
But okay, say you’re *in*. You’re on the inside track. Now you get to choose your leather, your colors, your hardware… which sounds amazing, right? Like, living your best design life! But imagine the pressure! You’re talking about a bag that’s gonna cost, like, a small car (or a down payment on a house, depending on where you live, ugh, real estate). What if you pick, like, the *wrong* shade of orange? The horror!
I saw one that was Kiwi and Rose Tyrien epsom. I mean, sounds fancy, right? But honestly, I don’t even *know* what that looks like. Is it going to clash with everything I own? Will I even *like* it after waiting two years for it to be made? These are the questions that keep me up at night, people.
And honestly? I kinda think the whole thing is a little… bananas. I mean, yeah, it’s cool to have something unique, something *you* designed. But is it *really* worth all the hassle? All the waiting? All the, let’s face it, *brown-nosing*? I dunno. Maybe. Maybe not.
Personally? I’d probably just stick to buying a pre-owned one. Less stress, less waiting, and I can actually, like, *see* what I’m getting before I commit. Plus, there’s something cool about a bag that’s already had a life, you know? It’s got a story to tell.
But hey, if you’ve got the time, the money, and the connections? Go for it. Design your dream Hermès bag. Just, like, send me a picture when it finally arrives, okay? I’ll be over here, knitting that sweater. And maybe dreaming of a world where luxury wasn’t so… well, so *exclusive*. A girl can dream, right?
