Hermes Tokyo

[papertiger]

So there is less confusion, I have edited the name of this thread from the general, to be more city H-store specific

For buying H in Japan more generally: https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/h-good-avail-in-japan-only-help-recommendations.736937/page-152

 

[Mariambagaholic]

Is it hard to score a herbag 31 in Tokyo?

 

[spicy-obsession]

Later this year, I'll be in Kyoto and Tokyo for about a week. I like to gather as much information as possible from different platforms/communities well before the trip so this won't be the only place you might see me around with my question 😁 I am completely new to the brand--zero pre-spend, zero purchase history, zero footprint in any store database. From what I understand, non-QBs in the Japan stores seem to be "first come, first served" to everybody including tourists/walk-ins. While the scarves/twillies/fashion jewelry are lovely, I prefer to keep a firm budget on my travel expenses, and won't be distracted from my ultimate goal: a 1923 Bolide in 25cm or Mini in a bright color (NO neutrals.)

Given these conditions, would you recommend bypassing boutiques altogether for 2nd-hand/resale, or is visiting the boutiques even worth a shot? Appreciate any advice/tips!

 

[usako1973]

Later this year, I'll be in Kyoto and Tokyo for about a week. I like to gather as much information as possible from different platforms/communities well before the trip so this won't be the only place you might see me around with my question 😁 I am completely new to the brand--zero pre-spend, zero purchase history, zero footprint in any store database. From what I understand, non-QBs in the Japan stores seem to be "first come, first served" to everybody including tourists/walk-ins. While the scarves/twillies/fashion jewelry are lovely, I prefer to keep a firm budget on my travel expenses, and won't be distracted from my ultimate goal: a 1923 Bolide in 25cm or Mini in a bright color (NO neutrals.)

Given these conditions, would you recommend bypassing boutiques altogether for 2nd-hand/resale, or is visiting the boutiques even worth a shot? Appreciate any advice/tips!

As a frequent buyer in Hermes stores in Tokyo, Bolides are very popular (close or equal to Constances imo), especially the smaller ones. Even if you are not going for neutral colors, I would say it will be really hard to get a SA to bring out one without any prespend. If you have the time you can go ask in stores, but I would go secondhand. Small Bolides ask for premium prices, but you might score a better price since you want a colorful one. Good Luck!!

 

[misg19]

Has anyone scored non qbs recently? I’ll be staying in Ginza and debating if it’s worth lining up to check out the bag selection in the AM

 

[twinstar633]

Has anyone scored non qbs recently? I’ll be staying in Ginza and debating if it’s worth lining up to check out the bag selection in the AM

There was no line and there was no bag (or no bag they offered) when I went there in May . They showed a tablet on available items.

 

[periogirl28]

@Purse snob
I believe from reading this thread that there is a queue at opening for walk-in appointments (as Ginza offers a few bags each day) as well as only for crowd control (the flagship is actually amazingly tiny). I have never visited that early so just went in to browse and there was no queue even at weekends. Hope this helps.

 

[Jurian]

I was in Tokyo end of July for a quick business trip. Went to Ginza and Nihombashi Takashimaya stores. Was shown a few men's bags in Ginza on the ipad/tablet, it was there late in the day. Didn't end up buying any. At the Nihombashi Takashimaya store, was offered a Mini Evelyn in beton and told it was the only bag for sale left. Again late in the day after work. Both times, I walked in and asked without purchasing anything prior and have no history with the stores. Service was excellent and I felt it was a pleasant experience all around for both stores.

 

[parisistherapy]

How is the RTW selection at Ginza? Do they have a different buy than the US? Thx

 

[Jurian]

@paristherapy, at Ginza it was extensive but appears to run out of small sizes (34, 36) on the ones I asked about. Can't comment on the inventory vs US as I don't shop in the US.

 

[parisistherapy]

@paristherapy, at Ginza it was extensive but appears to run out of small sizes (34, 36) on the ones I asked about. Can't comment on the inventory vs US as I don't shop in the US.

Thank you!