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Hermes Kelly Long Wallet

Time to put an end to the suspense. We previously teased you with the orange box, now it’s time to

show off the goods. This being Megs’ first dive into Hermes exotics, the Hermes Kelly Long Wallet

(officially: Money Holder) in orange matte alligator is the quintessential combination of skin and tone

from the House of Hermes. Megs had been contemplating to go exotic with Hermes for a while – when

our Hermes SA contacted us and we learned about this beauty’s immediate availability, there was not

much hesitation. The wallet is made from matte Mississippi alligator and dyed in Hermes’ signature

orange color. The gator version is denoted by the small square printed by the Hermes logo. This exotic

skin is mainly reserved for Hermes’ smaller leather goods, larger bags are very rare in alligator.

This Kelly Long variety also comes in other leathers. It is available in mysore goatskin, box calf and

epsom calfskin in a broad variety of colors. Prices for the regular leather versions range around $2,350.

Needless to say, this exotic version is a wee bit more expensive. Inquire with your local Hermes

boutique if interested.

Hermes Crocodile HAC

We have a treat for your eyes! Hermes has become ubiquitous with the ultimate designer

handbags. The luxury associated with Hermes is known worldwide, continues throughout the

years and seasons, and transcends across generations. My collection of Hermes bags is small,

but includes all Holy Grail bags for me; a Blue Jean Birkin, a Kelly Wallet in Orange Alligator, and

my stunning white Kelly Longue. Next on my wishlist from the brand is a travel size bag.

Something big, something to take for weekend trips, something reminiscent of what the brand is

known for but offering a new shape to my collection. Top of my list is the Haut A Courroies,

better known to the masses as the HAC. And the ultimate HAC from Hermes would be the

crocodile HAC that was at Christie’s.

Hermes to open temporary Hamptons store for obscenely rich vacationers

In a very pointed reminder that, yes, there are still people out there with plenty of cash to spend

on handbags, luxury giant Hermes has decided to open a temporary outpost on Easthampton to

cater to the elite that can still afford the kind of house that gives them the ability to use

“summer” as a verb.

Well, if this CraigsList ad for temporary sales associates is to be believed, anyway. Women’s

Wear Daily seems to confirm it, although I’m cheap and don’t have a subscription, so I can’t see

the entire article.

What does this tell us? Well, it tells us that the Hamptons are still a little annoying, in a Real

Housewives of New York, fabulously awful way. It also tells us that there’s hope for our economy

yet – keep spending, obscenely rich people! And keep going on vacation! Hermes wants to give

you a way to do both, simultaneously, and if that isn’t the American way, then I don’t know what

is.

Can a homemade Hermes stand next to the real deal?

There has been an interesting discussion taking part on Purse Forum on a news clip. ABC popped

into Hermes on Madison Avenue in NYC and spoke with the Hermes-god-placed-on-Earth himself,

Claude Gandrille. I was shocked to see Claude on ABC speaking about Hermes, as the brand is so

secretive and keeps mum about their happenings. Furthermore Claude is rather quiet himself,

typically found diligently working in his back right corner of the shop. But they got an interview

with Claude. Somehow a slew of video cameras came into Hermes as well, when a simple

movement of your camera phone on any other day will send the security upon you in less than 10

seconds.

Heidi Montag with a Hermes

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt tend to drive most of us crazy. There are the fans, but many people love to hate this duo. Who is laughing all the way to the bank? Speidi. And after they put their money in the bank, Heidi Montag purchases the most absurd amount of designer handbags. Her bags are expensive, trendy, exotic, and the collection does not stop growing. Promoting themselves, Heidi’s Playboy cover, and whatever else, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt were spotted at LAX today.
No matter how amazing her collection of handbags appears, Heidi has the capability of making amazing bags look ridiculous. Take her oversized Hermes Birkin Haut à Courroies (HAC) that she was spotted carrying today for example. I have always yearned for a Hermes travel Birkin, but after I see it on Heidi I cringe a bit.

Hermes, a brand known for understated elegance, must be nauseous after seeing these photos. Certainly, Spencer holding up the Playboy magazine with Heidi on the cover, as they pose to kiss does not help the overall look. Many others sport large Hermes travel bags, like Katie Holmes and Victoria Beckham, they just wear it with much more class. I will continue to love this bag, but wish someone would nab it from Heidi and wear it with some grace.