We love and appreciate art and even collect it ourselves. Why is it that art or jewelry is considered collectible while a handbag is deemed, disposable? Although spending $8,000 and upward on a Hermes handbag may sound insane to many, it’s the ultimate purchase for an Hermès brand loyalist. Give us a moment to make a case for the coveted, collectible Hermes Handbag.
When other luxury brands are reaching to a bigger mass market, Hermès has made a very specific decision not to do that. Hermes bags are distributed worldwide to Hermès boutiques on intentionally unpredictable schedules and in even fewer reliable quantities, creating a sense of scarcity and exclusivity around the product. Supply vs. demand, but that is only part of the story.
Hermes is a luxury leather good that is made the old fashioned way. Each handbag is handmade by a single craftsman from start to finish, handled only by that craftsman until it is turned over for inspection. Depending on the size of the bag and the leather used, a single bag can take anywhere from 18-30 hours to craft. An average workshop will produce only five handbags a week.
The heirloom quality and calssic styling is such that these bags are meant to be enjoyed and handed down from generation to generation, much as one would a cherished piece of jewelry.
