BIRKIN BASICS | Hermes B30 Review: Scratches, Leather, Quality, Wear & Tear | luxuryinModeration
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 26. 06. 2024
- Here are some details - some small, some large - I didn't know before owning my Hermes Birkin 30 in etoupe, that I wanted to share - hope it's helpful! timestamps belowđ
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0:00 Intro
1:02 First tiny detail I learned
2:17 Hardware scratches
2:38 Protective stickers on or off?
4:03 Flap construction and thick glazing???
6:55 Carrying the weight!
8:32 Dealing with the bulk
9:48 Interior wear
11:00 Hermes Epsom Leather
12:23 Hermes Quality!?
14:37 VAT back update
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Loved that you said that you are no longer putting it on a pedestal! When we get to that point is when we enjoy it more! She is a beauty! Keep enjoying it in good health!
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I also wanted to comment and say your review is absolutely great for beginners to Hermes quota bags â€ïž I also Want to say that Iâve been collecting Birkins and Kellyâs for quite a while and I have experience with almost all of their leathers. My favorite is Togo leather itâs malleable soft and quite hard wearing and does not scratch easily. People usually think Epsom leather is indestructible however itâs actually more fragile, when you scratch an Epsom piece you will find white underneath the color of your bag and it is harder to repair. But if you wanted something thatâs very hard wearing and beautiful soft and does not damage easily (except with rain) it would be Togo leather. All leathers have pros and cons specially when you get into exotics or heritage leathers, which are more fragile than regular leathers, But thatâs a different story. Depending on if you like structure or if you like a little bit more of a loose look, if I was a first time buyer I would either go with Togo (highly recommended) or Epsom Retourne, Not in Sellier. Epsom in retourne and Sellier are extremely different from each other. Great video. I forgot to mention that in all Birkins and Kellyâs the inside leather is made with Mysore goatskin.
Thank you for these details! Iâm going to remember them as I search for my first one. Very helpful!
This is such an in depth review thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching!
Your content was very informative and honest . I really appreciate it! Congrats on your Birkin
Thank you! glad i was helpful :)
You should take the stickers off, they are only designed to make sure the bag is immaculate when you purchase it, it will damage the hardware if you leave it on because itâs coming into contact with the atmosphere, enjoy your beautiful bag
thank you for the reminder! I'll do it now!!
Thanks for your honest review of your Birkin 30. Those are all valid points and will make me think twice about purchasing one.
Glad it was helpful, you're welcome!
Great video. Appreciate the candor
Gorgeous piece!
thank you!
It's so absolutely true when you said the bag is not perfect, I had the same feeling when I received my first bk 30 also in epsom, some stitching are not uniform a clear sign that it was handmade by artisans. I was surprised at first but really enjoyed it in the long run.
I am loving my b30 so much more lately, glad it's growing on me even more after the initial reaction đ
Very handy info.
glad it was helpful!
Epsom leather and Epi leather have no common etymology. Epsom is not a French word, it is the name of the town in England where Epsom salts were first discovered to have healing properties. Epsom is also the site of the famed Epsom Downs horse racing track. Perhaps as a nod to its equestrian roots HermĂšs used the name for one of its more durable and versatile leathers.
Oo thank you for sharing the information and clarifying! So interesting!
If u went with a Togo or Clemence leather in Retourne, it would meld more into your body and not be so rigid. I personally stay away from Epsom due to its inability to be repaired. I compare it to Louis Vuitton's Epi leather. Your color combination is absolutely gorgeous. Congrats on your purchase â€
thank you! I do want to get a togo or other softer leather for my next one đ
The hardware shine will dim if you leave the plastic stickers on it. I learned that the hard way. So it was good advice.
thank you for sharing your experience!
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Does hardware just refer to all the metal bits on a bag?
yup!
A beautiful bag. How much is it these days?
Thanks
depending on the leather, a B30 would be around $10,000 USD
do I need to have sales record to get a constance 18 in Paris ? I had never been in Hermes before, can I get one constance without purchasing other item I don't want?
You might be able to at FSH if they have a lot in stock, otherwise, because of the rising popularity, George V or Severes might not offer you one so easily.
Can you tell us how much you spent in France and how much you saved with VAT?just curious đž
Sure! Prior to getting the Birkin, I had spent $1874 USD and got $170 VAT back on that. I got $995 VAT back on the Birkin.
So why only leave on one sticker
đ yes, I'm going to take the other sticker off
The back is taller and has a space so that the flap sits properly on the front of the bag
Thank you for confirming!
Should we assume that you don't regret the purchase? And you're right, there is no perfection, so just enjoy it for what it is!
Donât regret it! But yes, itâs certainly not the âperfectâ bag and still has some trade offs to keep in mind đ
Such beautiful bag - Thatâs the most beautiful colour!! But unfortunately itâs a very heavy bag!
Yes, I guess i will just have to get stronger!đ
How about corners? Did you damage them ? Thanks
Corners still looks good! The feet are quite tall and the leather is very stiff to i think the corners are relatively well protected
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Yikes! Please take all the remaining stickers off. I've literally seen the oxidation first hand. You're going to have one sangle darker than the other.
thank you for the reminder! I took them all off!
Don't over babysit your Birkin, it's more durable than you think......đ
thank you for the tip!
girl...you should have bought a dupe and tried it out first. this way you would have known all this before and been able to see if it fits into your lifestyle. you shoul have got togo leather. it bends and conforms easier
Iâm interested in having a Togo bag too!
Not at all!!! it's an amazing bag... especially in Epsom, but if you love softer leathers, then it's better to choose different types.
I love my Birkins more than my Kelly
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Looks and feels like a very cheap bag đ
May I ask how I got the bag in Paris? Did you just walk into multiple stores and asked for this particular model or did you call in advance? Thank you so much đ€
I had to get a leather appointment..I was not able to get an appointment through their online lottery system but I was granted an appointment when I asked the FSH sa. This was back in 2021, I think it is harder now to be granted an appointment when asking.
Ok, so did you buy anything from them prior the leather appointment, or you have to purchase those unwanted items on the day before you can get your B30?