What's different about this curation?
We put together a collection of bags that share some of the Birkin and Kelly's qualities, from their structured silhouettes to signature sangles, while being unique in their own right. As handbag enthusiasts who regularly research bags, many of these gems are not simply a search away.
What's an interesting fact about Hermès stores?
Hermès has a mix of directly-owned boutiques and franchise stores worldwide. Franchise locations are fully authorized but operate independently. Their purchasing systems are not linked to the global Hermès network and they receive less quota bags. While Hermès does not publish a list of franchise stores, they typically include airport boutiques and locations in resorts and smaller markets. Almost all standalone boutiques in major cities and countries are directly owned.
What's an interesting fact about Hermès stores?
Hermès has a mix of directly-owned boutiques and franchise stores worldwide. Franchise locations are fully authorized but operate independently. Their purchasing systems are not linked to the global Hermès network and they receive less quota bags. While Hermès does not publish a list of franchise stores, they typically include airport boutiques and locations in resorts and smaller markets. Almost all standalone boutiques in major cities and countries are directly owned.
What about close dupes to the Hermès Birkin and Kelly?
This is a very personal choice. It's great to have the option to access a similar bag at lower prices with the understanding that close dupes can be perceived as trying to pass off as the original, without being replicas. The higher priced the original, the more its close dupes can come across as status seeking lookalikes, which may or may not matter to you. The alternatives are bags that have similar features while being unique in their own right.
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