Tag: hermes
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The creative director carousel continues, this time at Hermes
A few days ago, Hermes announced that their creative director of menswear, Véronique Nichanian, was stepping down after 37 years at the helm. Today, they announced Grace Wales Bonner as successor. And now I’m really excited about the brand. To be fair, I’ve already thoroughly enjoyed the showings under Nichanian. Do we remember the skateboard…
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Hermes gains a win in anti-trust lawsuit
Last year three hopeful Birkin customers filed a lawsuit against Hermes. They alleged the company was violating U.S. Antitrust law by compelling customers to run up a purchase history to be considered for Birkin bags. Last month, a federal judge dismissed the case for the second time. In the lawsuit they claimed Hermes was using…
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The “Wirkin” could work in Hermes’s favor
A Wal-Mart bag has been nicknamed the “Wirkin,” because of how much it looks like the Hermes Birkin bag. It is a clear dupe. If someone is after just the look of the esteemed luxury bag, there it is and at a much more affordable price. As mentioned before on this blog, dupes are not…
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Another possible trial for Hermes, this time it’s about their little game
It’s often referred to as the Hermes game. If you watch enough luxury influencer content, invariably you’ll end up the corners in the internet where super wealthy purse obsessed vloggers bemoan all the hurdles hey have to jump through to buy the coveted Birkin Bag. You have to go to this store. Make sure you…
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Update: Hermès won their case against Mason Rothchild
In a move that helped define the terms of trademarks in the metaverse, a judge awarded Hermès a victory in their case against Mason Rothchild for his MetaBirkin NFTs. What this means? I am personally pleased with the verdict. From my limited exploration, Rothchild was pretty much just selling Birkin bags for the virtual world.…
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Some quick thoughts on H24 from Hermes
Key Notes: Clary Sage, Narcissus, Rosewood From the brand: “A lively, sensual and bright fragrance cultivating a daring blend between nature and technology. An enveloping sage, an electric narcissus, an invigorating rosewood and a warm, metallic note of sclarene make up this composition of the future. “ I got a sample of H24 by Hermes and…
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