Designer Social

Is the Kelly making a comeback? Apparently so. According to a sales associate at Hermès on Madison Ave, the classic shape is just as back-ordered as the Birkin which hasn’t happened for quite some time.

I was on an airplane when a plastic bag holding all my things broke and everything fell out — my date book, papers, everything. Just as I was saying how I wish Hermès would make a bag that could fit all my things, the man sitting next to me happened to work for Hermès — it was Jean-Louis Dumas, the head designer! They already had the Kelly bag, named after Grace Kelly, so he began work on the Birkin bag. I went down to the atelier, and he had made it in cardboard. And we talked about it, and I said they should make some changes, like making pockets bigger. And that’s how it was made.

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—	Jane Birkin on the genesis of the Hermés Birkin bag

If you want to be friendly, Mister Arnault, you need to withdraw.

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—	Hermes family to LVMH upon their recent multi-billion dollar investment in the Hermes brand.

What took so long? Kors does Hermes

We were wondering when someone would do a fab knockoff. This is even closer than the Fendi Peekaboo. Left: Michael Kors, Right: The Original Hermes Birkin. Want one.. Bad.

The New Hermes Toolbox: France’s answer to the happy meal

Priced similarly to the Kelly, it will be available in two sizes and in three fabrications: Swift calfskin, Evergrain calfskin or ultra-soft Niloticus crocodile.

$6,000 to $7,000 at Hermès (800-441-4488)

-DS Staff

[via Bagsnob]

DOES HERMES GO ON SALE?

As much as they will deny it, the answer is YES. And Madison Avenue Spy reports that it starts today. 40-60% off Spring 09 RTW + hats, gloves and probably scarves. But no bags that we’ve heard of. Happening at Hermes Wall Street: 15 Broad, NYC.

However, having been to the HERMES SAMPLE SALE we’re here to tell you that they sell tons of bags and everything else. The only trick is that you need to be an employee or press to attend the first day which is when the good stuff usually goes. But if you want to stand in line or try your luck, it will be held at the Metropolitan Pavilion, March 23-28.

FALL 2010’s FASHION WEEK WINNER..

Marc Jacobs delivers yet another stellar collection. His shows are always packed, start late, and inevitably piss someone off (usually an editor). But in the end, he manages to pull off a little bit of magic every time.

We at DesignerSocial are particularly fond of his show because he pays such stellar attention to the accessories. Take a peek at some of the new designs for Fall.. Call us crazy but is the grey bag looking a little “Kelly”??

MJ Photos: BagSnob, Hermes: Luxurynavi.com

posted by: FDB