Let’s just say Christophe Lemaire has A LOT to live up to. The newly-appointed Hermès designer succeeds Jean Paul Gaultier, whose last show on Tuesday was pure magic, and I, for one, will be scrutinizing the accessories he develops under his much younger watch. He’s a deejay, so perhaps a flat Birkin to hold records or a spin table? A guy can dream. But I digress.
For a swan song, Gaultier could not have executed a more seamless and natural evolution of the Hermès brand when it came to the handbags. They were all there: the Suri Cruise-approved mini Birkin, the “sheer” Kelly (with a mini Birkin sitting inside), the wicker Kelly (OMG moment here) and how about the Kelly-inspired belt bag AND bustier! BUSTIER! It’s gonna take some guts to wear that last piece, but it’s definitely doable–and, trust me, it’ll sell out for sure.
I am in love with the wicker Kelly. I love it in the black leather; the contrast of colors is simply gorgeous and it’s also very structured and rigid thanks to the nature of the material. If I had the chops, and a couple thousand extra dollars, I’d seriously consider the belt bag. I think it’s very chic and refined–and discreet; not only is it completely wearable but it screams “collectors item!” Lastly, I’m very curious to hear from Hermès what exactly that “sheer” Kelly is made of. A follow-up report to come following a showroom visit.
The classics are lovely, the wickers are tasteful, and I have a monster bag-crush on the small wrist-Birkin (must have!), but … the bustier? I’m sorry, it looks like a drunken afterthought. Did he just tie the belt bag around a girl’s torso, exclaim “genuis” and push her down the runway? It looks lazy and ridiculous.
The belt bag is something that is simply wonderful in my opinion, it might not be the most original bag but personally it’s refreshing for Hermes.
Love the collection.
The sheer Kelly is croc.
I love the mini and the belt bag.
Hi bag snobs! I’m really strggling to find a birkin. I’m in London but have also been trying in Paris. Any suggestions or help would be much appreciated!
Personally I wouldn’t bother as birkins are a dime a dozen.all my friends who have one or two or three have mothballed them . My suggestion iscto either buy a Kelly or a Constance. Too many C listers have Birkins.
Personally I wouldn’t bother as birkins are a dime a dozen.all my friends who have one or two or three have mothballed them . My suggestion iscto either buy a Kelly or a Constance. Too many C listers have Birkins.
I wouldn’t bother-too many D listers carry Birkins . All my friends have and I have put them in storage. Anyone who is chic have moved on. Buy a Kelly or a Constance!
Would`ve never expected Hermes to release such a mini bag. I`m lovin it. Can`t wait to get my hands on a replica!!