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La Maison d’Hermes

by habituallychic

10 . 04 . 09

Hermes is synonymous with Paris and the shops are always packed with tourists looking to buy a bit of French-ness to bring back from their trip. I was surprised that the saddles cost less than the Birkins but I guess that is due to the simple economic principle of supply and demand. I don’t think Koto Bolofo’s upcoming book La Maison will address that issue but he will give you a glimpse behind the scenes at the workshops and how the tres cher bags and other leathergoods are made as well as a peek into the museum and archives.

An amusing book that just might give you a few hints on how to get around the waiting list for It Bag is Bringing Home the Birkin: My Life in Hot Pursuit of the Worldn’t Most Coveted Handbag by Michael Tonello. I’ve been hearing great things about this book and can’t wait to read it! I can also tell you that if all else fails, I recently saw a few “Birkin” bags for sale on the street! Gotta love New York!

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  1. Krafty October 4, 2009 | 3:45 pm

    Thanks for the recommendations! Definitely will grab these. They opened an Hermes here in Denver this year and I am constantly intrigued by the lure of all things Hermes.

  2. Mademoiselle Frou-Frou October 4, 2009 | 4:23 pm

    right now all i can afford is the NYC street version! i would love to be able to own an Hermes piece…but for now, i am happy with my LV and goyard!
    xox

  3. a. October 4, 2009 | 6:06 pm

    I loved Bringing Home the Birkin. Michael is a very funny guy.

  4. Richie Designs October 4, 2009 | 6:41 pm

    all the orange when I logged in took my breath away!

  5. Rebecca June October 4, 2009 | 6:46 pm

    I love that book! it is such a quick and easy read. Not to mention it really gives you an insight into how Hermes is wanted around the world!

    xoxo

    Rebecca June

  6. domestikatedlife October 4, 2009 | 7:09 pm

    Such a hilarious book! You’ll definitely enjoy it.

  7. Shannon October 4, 2009 | 7:11 pm

    just found your site for the first time. Love all the eye candy! I dream of going to Paris someday!

  8. Greet October 4, 2009 | 7:24 pm

    I am a huge fan of Hermès!
    But this beautiful bags and all other itmes are so expensive!

    Greet

  9. Christina October 4, 2009 | 8:38 pm

    Took my husband once to the Hermes store in Toronto. It was to look at the saddles (which I would never, ever, ever be able to afford). He was in a bit of shock to learn that I was keeping track of the only place downtown where one can actually buy a saddle and wondered whether this was one big crazy birthday present hint…

  10. ArchitectDesign™ October 4, 2009 | 10:09 pm

    I read this book and LOVED it -hilarious and really entertaining. A fun and light read for sure. I even recommended it to my friend Eric who also loved it (read it in one day!). Bonus -the book cover is REALLY clever as it looks like a birkin!

  11. Lauren Jade October 4, 2009 | 11:07 pm

    I would love to visit paris and especially Hermes. Their signature orange is so enticing.

  12. mb October 5, 2009 | 12:45 am

    When we were in Paris during the month of August, Hermes had the best window displays… Shells used in the most creative ways.

    FYI, I almost had a fever when I signed onto your site tonight. Your new header and the Hermes orange bathed me in heat and happiness.

    Marybeth

  13. Miss A October 5, 2009 | 1:37 am

    You will LOVE that book!!!!
    It is hilarious

  14. Samantha October 5, 2009 | 2:17 pm

    I have to get this book. Just put it on my book list.

    Thank you so much for sharing.

    Best,
    Samantha

  15. MJT October 9, 2009 | 9:33 am

    Ms. Clawson,
    Thanks for posting about my book, Bringing Home the Birkin. I hope that you enjoy the read. (So nice to see so many nice comments about my book.)
    Be well,
    michael~
    p.s. love you blog! fun, entertaining, and loaded with great resources.

  16. kbd October 11, 2009 | 11:59 pm

    Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I am a huge Koto Bolofo fan and excited to hear his next book is out soon! I passed on the info.
    http://southofthesahara.blogspot.com/2009/10/hospitality-of-cousins.html

    Thank you for a wonderful and constantly inspiring blog.

  17. French Basketeer.com January 15, 2011 | 1:05 am

    I covet a Birkin or Kelly, but for the moment I use a black Italian leather knock-off that I got for $1 at a tag sale. Lucky me! I’ll have to chase down this book.