So, Hermes, right? We all know ’em for the Birkin and Kelly bags that cost more than my *entire* apartment. But they also *do* clothes, and a bunch of it is leather. And not just *any* leather, we’re talking about the good stuff. Like, “Madame Calfskin” good stuff. Apparently, it’s from young female cows… I dunno why that makes it better, maybe they’re just less stressed? *shrugs* Anyway, it’s supposed to have this super fine grain, which, honestly, you can see in the pictures. It just *looks* expensive.
I was browsing around and saw some chatter about Hermes handbags, and it kinda got me thinking about the whole brand. It’s like, they built their rep on leather, meticulous craftmanship, etc. So, naturally, their leather clothes are gonna be top-notch. I mean, you’d *hope* so, considering the price tag could probably pay for a small car, heh.
I spotted mentions of jackets, both sporty and fitted, some with “equestrian accents.” Okay, now *that’s* Hermes. It’s always gotta have that equestrian nod, doesn’t it? Honestly, I kinda dig it. It’s like, “I’m rich, and I *could* be riding a horse right now, but I’m choosing to wear this insanely priced jacket instead.” LOL.
Then there’s the “double-faced cashmere coats and puffer coats in plume canvas” which, okay, not leather, but they’re clearly in the same vein of ridiculously luxurious materials. I mean, “plume canvas?” Who even *knows* what that is?! It sounds ridiculously fancy.
Thing is, is it *worth* it? That’s the million-dollar question, isn’t it? I mean, you could get a leather jacket from, like, AllSaints, and it would look pretty damn good for a fraction of the cost. But… it wouldn’t be *Hermes*, would it? It wouldn’t have that *je ne sais quoi*, that whisper of old money and impeccable taste.
The pre-owned market’s a good option, tho! Vestiaire Collective has a bunch of second-hand Hermes clothing. This might be a (relatively) more affordable way to get your hands on a piece of that Hermes leather dream. But you gotta be careful, make sure you’re buying the real deal.