Blog – Page 23 – Privé Porter

When Three Shades Meet in One Icon

Tri-Color Hermès bags showcase the maison’s mastery of color, blending three shades of leather across one Birkin or Kelly. Rare, artistic, and highly collectible, these designs ...

The Two-Tone Bags That Still Sweeten the Market

The Hermès Candy Collection brought bold two-tone colorways to the Birkin and Kelly, pairing vibrant exteriors with contrasting interiors and piping. Released in limited numbers...

The Swarovski-Covered Hermès That Made Headlines

When Frank McCourt’s wife, Monica Algarra, arrived at the OM vs PSG match with a Hermès Birkin sparkling in blue and silver Swarovski crystals, the press wanted to know if Hermè...

A Nod to Classic Shoe Design

The Hermès Ghillies Collection reimagines the Birkin and Kelly with perforated trim inspired by classic brogue shoes. Playful yet timeless, these limited-edition bags remain hig...

The Small-Scale Exotic with Big Collector Value

Hermès lizard bags are among the maison’s rarest creations, crafted in small sizes with luminous jewel-toned finishes. Discover why Birkin, Kelly, and Constance bags in lizard a...

Hermès Exotic Skins Explained

Hermès uses two types of crocodile for its most coveted Birkins and Kellys: Niloticus and Porosus. Learn how to tell them apart, why Porosus is considered the rarest, and why Ni...

The Travel Bag That Inspired an Icon

Before the Birkin, there was the Hermès HAC. Taller, narrower, and designed as a travel bag in 1892, the HAC inspired the Birkin we know today. Discover the key differences betw...

Hermès Wins U.S. Class-Action Lawsuit Over Birkin Access

A U.S. federal judge has dismissed a class-action lawsuit challenging Hermès’ Birkin sales strategy, confirming what collectors already knew: exclusivity is at the heart of the ...

The Pinnacle of Luxury

When it comes to luxury handbags, Hermès sets the ultimate standard — and nothing embodies that more than the Birkin and Kelly with diamond hardware. These pieces feature 18k wh...

The Collector’s Canvas

Hermès toile bags — from Birkins and Kellys to HACs and Quadrille editions — are among the maison’s most understated yet collectible creations. Lightweight, heritage-driven, and...

Exotic Leather & Feather Masterpieces

Hermès ostrich is one of the house’s most collectible exotics, known for its iconic quill follicles and rich dye colors. From timeless Birkins and Kellys in ostrich leather to t...

The Hermès Touch Birkin & Kelly

What exactly is a Hermès Touch Birkin or Kelly? It’s Hermès craftsmanship meets exotic accent: regular leather bodies with crocodile or alligator trims in flap, handles, and mor...