Answering Your Hermès Questions 🍊(Birkin vs Kelly, Togo vs Clemence, Spend History…)

In this video, I answer all the questions I received on my new Hermes Kelly 28 (including prices and spending history!) ... and be sure to catch the 2 new bags I share at the end of the video! xx
- Togo vs Clemence
- Gris Meyer vs Etain
- Price of Kelly 28 retourne
- Birkin vs Kelly (weight comparison)
- Hermes Spending History (**EDIT: I miscalculated the total spend by $555 - not including quota bags - so the total is what I shared in the video PLUS an additional $555)
**Thank you to Parisa Wang New York for generously gifting me two beautiful bags. Use promo code "HANNA12" for 12% off your order! Not sponsored.
- Featured bags -
Unlocked Backpack (taupe brown) - rstyle.me/cz-n/gt5xnzdje8p
Allured Tote Bag (earth) - rstyle.me/cz-n/gt5xqsdje8p
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[@hellocatwalkcity]

EDIT: I miscalculated the total spend so please add $555 to the total I showed. I was as transparent and honest as I possibly could be, so I hope you find this video to be helpful!

[@xiaolong_568]

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[@connieasim]

I appreciate you sharing numbers since it helps out a newbie here! Talk to you on Insta!

[@JanCT]

Always SO appreciative of your transparency and informative videos!!

[@sibimarie33]

Thank you for sharing this new brand. The Parisa Wang backpack is gorgeous😍😍 And the dust bag/tote bag that is included is so clever! ❤️🥰

[@lanabanana4752]

You are such a joy to watch, I love how informative you are. Thank you

[@cpebble3874]

I'm very intrigued by the PW bags. Thanks for showing us new brands! You are so lucky to have been sent such awesome bags (mirta, polene, etc.)

[@gracek51921]

I’m not in the market for an Hermes quota bag, but I still enjoyed watching 💕 I love how transparent you are in this video. Your videos are always so well done, and I really appreciate the time and thought that goes into them. The color of your Kelly is gorgeous. It’s similar to the color of my first luxury bag a few years ago, a Fendi mini Peekaboo in their selleria line. For a time I kind of regretted not choosing black, but I’m so glad I didn’t! 😁

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Aw thank you for watching and taking the time to comment even when you’re not interested in Hermes! That means a lot. And I agree with you - sometimes it’s nice to have a non-black neutral! 😉

[@i_ris27]

I love your transparency and how Informative you are in all of your videos! Thank you for sharing!

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Thank you Iris!

[@MadamMMStyleIcon]

I love Gris Meyer! We’re bag twins in color. 🐘I enjoyed your comparison and your pre-spent calculations. You got lucky for not spending so much. 🧡

[@hellocatwalkcity]

👯‍♀️

[@kimng9179]

Lovely bags!! Excited for giveaway!! 🥰💕💕💕

[@dtropea2063]

Throughly enjoyed the video. You provide such great information! Absolutely love the color of the Kelly! Stunning!❤️❤️

[@hellocatwalkcity]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@ebud]

awesome video! great info, hoping to get a birken or Kelly one day 💗💙

[@majanice]

thanks for the info, thats amazing to get a low ratio and get quota bags. Your B and K are so beautiful, the twillies gave it a pop of color 😍

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Thank you! I never in a million years thought I would own a Birkin and a Kelly.

[@auriblizzard9388]

Always so excited when you upload!!🥳🥳🥳

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Yay! That makes me happy! 😊

[@handbagcravings]

Love this comparison! The Gris Meyer colour is on of my favourites, I was offered an Evelyn PM in this exact colour and love it so much!🐘🐘

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Ohh an Evelyne in Gris Meyer!! 😱 🐘

[@handbagcravings]

@@hellocatwalkcity The other colour I could have had was vert jade. Another stunning colour but I chose the neutral.

[@kimhoang9635]

Hi Hannah! I don’t own anything Hermes ( not even SLGs or accessories), so this is good education. I just love watching your channel ! Thanks for the content 👍🏽

[@hellocatwalkcity]

So glad you enjoyed!!!

[@Bestlifemiddleage]

I am always happy to see people getting these bags without spending a ton. It’s not my reality unfortunately since I am still waiting for an offer having spent wayyyyy more than that. Congratulations, it’s a lovely color!

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Thank you. I agree, we can all be happy for each other regardless of how different our experiences may be. I hope you’re enjoying all your Hermès goodies and I hope you get your offer soon!

[@shaywill3451]

I love your videos….It’s so refreshing watching your type of luxury videos…

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Thank you so much!

[@kate8767]

I swore no more bags this year at least until Christmas but I couldn’t resist thanks to you, I ordered that cute backpack. 😂

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Aw really? 😂 I hope you love it!!!

[@fabulousirene]

Great information. Love the ring you are wearing. Before 2020, it was so much easier than nowadays. I also didn’t spend a lot for my two quota bag. But I know if I want to get one more this year, I may need to spend at least 1:1 . Thank you so much for sharing darling 💕

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Oh wow, didn’t know it was easier before 2020! What changed? Now I feel even luckier to have scored my B and K after 2020, wow. Which bag are you hoping to get this year Irene? Whatever it is, I hope it comes your way!! 😉

[@fabulousirene]

@@hellocatwalkcity : I want to get Kelly 25 gold color gold hardware in Sellier . I don’t know if I can get it. Most likely not 😅

[@hellocatwalkcity]

@@fabulousirene I hope you get a nice surprise soon!

[@vial8137]

Thanks for another great video 😊🥰 I would like to get the mini evelyn as well but is it hard to get in store now? I always love watching your videos 🥰

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Last two times I went to Hermes they didn’t have any mini Evelyne bags in stock and I was shocked. (My friend was looking to buy one.). My SA said it has been very hard to get any of the smaller/mini bags these days. Hopefully that changes soon!

[@tunails]

Such an informative and detailed video thanks

[@veeoz9082]

Thank you for the great video, as always. I went ahead and purchased the PW backpack to see what Togo leather is about before getting the H brand. Thank you for the great advise.

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Oh lovely! Hope you were able to get a discount with my code. It’s a much more affordable way to test out Togo leather! 😉

[@veeoz9082]

@@hellocatwalkcity yes I was able to, thanks again! :)

[@Happyfitmaree]

Hi Hanna, can you make an updated video of your Kelly vs Birkin pros/cons, what fits and which one you use or grab more and what you use them for in general? ❤😊

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Will do!!

[@AnUrbanGypsy]

Beautiful bags. I do think the country that you shop in is a big issue as to what ‘offers’ are made in the Hermès Gamble, as I like to call it 😆 and feel that not much stock goes to large countries that aren’t densely populated. There are only about 6 stores to serve all Australia and similar in Canada, pretty wealthy nations, so you gotta have deep pockets to get a bag there for Hermès to make as much money as they can in those countries. NYC seems to be one of the best to get lucky in. Cassie Thorpe, the fashion KZbinr who moved there from the UK mere weeks ago, was offered a mini Kelly with minimal spend. I love hearing people’s tales of how they scored their B/K/C, yours was also interesting. Thank you for the transparency.

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Yes absolutely, being in NYC offers more opportunities than smaller cities or countries with less stores. That’s why I felt it important to mention this point in my video as well. Oh, and I saw Cassie’s mini Kelly too! She seems very happy. 🧡

[@ilariama82]

I don't have the new grey but I have a Birkin in etain (epsom sellier), I'd say etain is closer to etoupe with a hint of grey. In my case, I spent about 1300 EUR (a ring and a scarf) before getting an offer and got the offer after 10 months I expressed my wish (Birkin 30 in etoupe or similar with palladium hardware). The people at the store were lovely!

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Oh thank you for sharing! I’m so glad you had a lovely experience with Hermès. I’ve always had nothing less than pleasant experiences as well. Enjoy your Birkin!! 💕

[@meredithmilazzo9335]

Thank you for this video. I always thought Hermes was out of reach due to the quota and price, however, with Chanel’s escalating prices, I am contemplating Hermes as my next wish list bag. I purchased the Evelyn PM over the phone with a store in PA back in 2017, because I was literally looking all over for it (I am local to NJ/NYC). Would that “count” since I do not have a dedicated SA? I have also made a few online purchases totaling $1300 in 2021. Any advice? Wear your bags in good health! Thank you. ❤️

[@hellocatwalkcity]

I’m no expert but I do think those purchases you mention will be part of your total purchase history. The catch is, when trying to get a quota bag (if you are), you’d have to go through an SA directly. It will be helpful when they pull up your account info that they see a previous purchase history, but there may be an expectation that you make a few purchases with them directly before there’s any consideration for a quota bag. I think it really depends on the SA though. I’ve heard of people scoring a quota bag the first time they visited a store (in fact, I know two people personally who have had this happen). In the end, I think it’s mostly based on luck! With that being said, good luck! 🍀

[@aka_khema]

I love watching your channel

[@GemmaGraceStyle]

Love the look of Togo leather 🤎

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Me too! 😊

[@cupidogerber]

Do you have the 7RP insert for the Kelly Retourne?

[@CapeCodBelle]

This was very informative! At what point did you start asking about getting a quota bag?

[@hellocatwalkcity]

I’ll go into this in my next video but probably about 6 mos or so after my first purchase with my current SA! I definitely didn’t jump right in!

[@faithfindsfashion3998]

I purchased two of these bags because of you recommendation. I got my first one today and absolutely love it. I ordered the second one tonight. I also have Chanel and a birkin and Kelly. I would highly recommend this brand! 5 stars. Thank you for the code.

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Aw amazing! I’m so happy to hear that. I love it when we discover newer brands and enjoy them just as much (or even more) than our luxury brand items!! 👏

[@faithfindsfashion3998]

@@hellocatwalkcity I am currently selling most of my Louis’s and Chanel bags as I am really turned off to what is happening with both these brands. They are both leaving a bad taste. Keeping my classics and will buy more lesser known well made bags. I personally think we are going to see a decline in the “bag collector’ mentality in the future because of the over saturation. ‘I’m getting out now’! After a while it’s just not as much fun anymore. Hanna, love your videos. Great facts with no fluff, hype or drama!Keep up the good work. KZbin needs more creators like you! Hugs, Mary Ellen Buccellato

[@hellocatwalkcity]

@@faithfindsfashion3998 Oh wow!! It sounds like you’re really tired of LV and Chanel antics! 😬 Can’t blame you! I think you may be right - there is some serious oversaturation happening and I think new generations of consumers will be more attracted to the up-and-coming brands that offer value over name. Thanks also for your kind words! I’m so glad you feel my videos have no fluff, hype or drama!! I try my best to just get straight to it. 😉

[@faithfindsfashion3998]

@@hellocatwalkcity I want to tell you that I think you not only have a good eye for classic luxury, but in this day and age, you also have a good eye and sense for what is happening in the current market of luxury handbags. I want to encourage you to continue to look for those new brands that have a fresh approach to the current market as they provide quality, value and classic style. 'To everything there is a season.' p.s. I had your two bags, gold birkin and gray Kelly, both bought in Europe. I walked into Hermes on the Isle of Capri 7 years ago and bought my first birkin with no history with the brand....so much for jumping thru the hoops! My 25 Kelly was bought in the flagship store in Paris as a walk-in with no appt. Sad to say I sold them both because I wasn't using them so I could buy my husband a watch, which he never wears! So sorry I sold them both!!! Oh well....live and learn. My point is this, buy what you love and enjoy it, either as eye candy or utilitarian. My approach today is this...High Luxury...been there, loved it all at the time of purchase and enjoyed the experience. My feelings now is this: Love luxury that leaves a 'good taste in my mouth, not only for it's history, quality and store experience, but a sense of knowing I will love it long after the new collection releases ( witch will be 2 weeks from my latest purchase)! Classics all the way....but now that I know what good design looks like, great leather feels like, and quality craftsmanship looks like, I am better able to assess a new designer that has those qualities. So....TOP BRANDS BEWARE.... your customers are getting more and more educated each day because of great YOU-TUBERS like this channel. Education is power! Keep up the good work CATWALK....people are watching, learning and hopefully making better choices because of your input!

[@hellocatwalkcity]

@@faithfindsfashion3998 Wow wow wow, thank you so much for this comment!!! It’s really motivating for me to continue making more videos, and I totally agree with you that we’re all getting more educated about brands and quality, and VALUE! Thank you!

[@hide1713]

Thank you so much for your sharing. I found your spending history really helpful! By the way, did you mention your birthday is coming and hope to get something special to your SA? My prespending is similar to yours, and my Bday is coming soon. I am wondering if I should mention to my SA to try my luck. Thank you.

[@hellocatwalkcity]

I’m so glad you found the video to be helpful! Indeed, I did share with my SA that my birthday was coming up. I believe many SAs will try to their best to come through especially for a special occasion. I’m sure it doesn’t work every time, but I think Hermès SAs generally try hard to help you celebrate. Of course, advance notice helps. Good luck!

[@hide1713]

@@hellocatwalkcity Thank you for your response! I will definitely try:)

[@lolipena8051]

Thank you for sharing your journey. It’s hard for me to start one as I don’t like much of their things. I can agree with you, you just need the right SA. I tend to vibe better with male SAs. And the time I tried at Hermes it was a very bad discriminatory experience, she was horrible. Versus the other SA that was around we were vibing great. If only it would of been him.

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Discriminatory experience? Oh no, I’m so sorry to hear that. I’m sure you will find a much better SA.

[@lolipena8051]

@@hellocatwalkcity maybe one day. I live in Oregon and we don’t have an H store. So I drove 3.5hrs to Bellevue Washington. Sadly I’m not the only one that this has happen to at that location.

[@hellocatwalkcity]

@@lolipena8051 Oh that’s terrible. Hopefully they will address this at the store you’re referring to. That’s a poor reflection on the brand.

[@faithfindsfashion3998]

Great presentation!

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Thank you!

[@lunjunmui]

Hi, have you use the unlock backpack enough to give your thoughts on it?

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Hi, I mentioned in a followup video that my mom saw the bags and asked to have them. 😂 One for her, one for my aunt (her sister). So I gifted them. I know my aunt took the backpack with her on a trip to visit her grandkids and she seemed to like it.

[@lunjunmui]

Sooo I decided to buy the Parisa Wang backpack since they had a 20% off sale recent. I took it as a sign 🤭 Received the backpack a few days ago and I’m impressed of the feel and quality. For some reason I imagined it to be a little bigger, but still a good size to take to travel. I tried adjusting the straps to make it longer and it was a bit difficult. Maybe it will get easier as the leather softens over time? My initial thoughts 🙂

[@SB-tf3kt]

I went to the flagship store in Paris and it was such a horrible experience due to my race I was followed around and when I went to purchase a bracelet I was told they had to call the credit card company to verify the purchase. It was horrible.

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Oh no no, that’s a shame. I’m sorry you didn’t have a better experience in Paris.

[@sunspear4]

📚📖📕Ok, I have a question of a student (me) so, you have to be invited to purchased a Birkin after you have spent an X amount of dollars? This video is very informative, thanks 😎

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Great question! It all sounds very odd, doesn’t it? Technically, there is no official amount you have to spend, but yes, with these limited/quota bags from Hermes, your sales associate needs to offer you one. Some people believe you need to spend a certain amount to get the SA’s attention. You can’t just buy one at the store. The ones on display are not for sale. You usually have to make a request and then wait to see if they’ll offer. Hope that makes sense!

[@sunspear4]

@@hellocatwalkcity Yes, your response helped greatly, thanks so much😎

[@emu9520]

Both stunning…enjoy in great health

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Thank you!

[@sandywong9608]

If I’m not wrong, I think you were offered the Birkin bag when you went shopping with Charis (LVLOVERCC)🤔 during her visit to New York City. Do you think she might be part of the reason why you were offered the bag? So many KZbinrs spent so much money at Hermes but were never offered these bags I really feel bad for them 😥 it’s sad that anyone will want to subject themselves to such “tactics” or “games” to get something they really want.

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Oh wow, that’s incorrect. Charis was not even in NYC when I got my Birkin. I’ve had my relationship with my SA well before Charis and I became friends. That’s so interesting that you thought this - it couldn’t be farther from the truth.

[@sandywong9608]

@@hellocatwalkcity My bad, sorry about that! Glad you never had to play those “games” with your SA, your bags are great neutral colors which will go with every outfit 💕

[@hellocatwalkcity]

@@sandywong9608 No need to be sorry! I’m so glad you were transparent with your comment. I wouldn’t want you to have that misunderstanding. If I had gotten any of my bags while with Charis or any other fellow KZbinr for that matter, I definitely would share that openly! That would be too exciting not to share! 😊

[@hhueter]

Your purchase history Is promising cause I’m kinda intimidated by the 1:1 purchase. It kinda seems like luck, the rarity of the item, and SA relationship. I might try building some kind of relationship with a us Sa when I’m close to having enough saved. I have heard rumors that they are loosening up on the 1:1 need for a quota bag. I’m going to save starting next year for a Kelly or mini Kelly and try my luck at the Paris flagship. I’m planning a trip for my 40th. It’s a bag I eventually want, but I’m not dying to get.

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Yes, so much of this is luck! I do think the SA relationship is also a big factor. I’ll be sharing my top 5 tips on how to build a great relationship with any SA in an upcoming video. I hope you’ll find it helpful!! Wouldn’t it be fun if you scored something for your 40th bday!! 👏

[@hhueter]

@@hellocatwalkcity it would be cool. i'm generally more into saint laurent, so i mostly want to buy a saint laurent bag from the flagship. As well as something small from the chanel flagship. It's about 4 years off, and i'm really just starting to build my collection.

[@clauaome25]

How functional are these bags?

[@hellocatwalkcity]

They’re as functional as any other bag but you have to like the designs, right? The Birkin is best left open for easy access, so that may bother some people. If you enjoy carrying bags in the crook-of-your-arm, you’ll probably enjoy the Birkin. The Kelly is easier to close up and I do like the strap option to wear it on the shoulder or even crossbody if needed but it won’t be as easy to get in and out of it as the Birkin when left open. Hope that helps!

[@lanabanana4752]

♥️♥️♥️

[@irisyam4992]

Parisa bags are beautiful. Thanks for showing us the brand.

[@hellocatwalkcity]

My pleasure! I love exploring other brands and sharing them here!

[@trishnguyen8098]

I suggest you watch Mel in Melbourne. This girl here compare a non Kelly clemence bag with Togo Kelly bag. How can you tell the weight

[@dannydanny617]

👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️🌹

[@shananick1128]

Gal, you just got lucky for not spending so much and in the US i believed it is 100% easier since the stocks level are so so much more than any other countries to begin with. I watch many KZbinrs from the States, their pre-spend are usually not as much too. No way in many countries that do not have so many stores as compared to US. Perhaps it is easier too for you to say you don't like to play the game. No offence. here That is only the truth in US. Thanks for sharing on the cost of the handbag.

[@hellocatwalkcity]

No offense taken! I totally agree. As I mentioned in the video, this is my experience shopping in NYC. I have no doubt it’s a lot harder in other cities and also in countries with fewer stores. I can understand why some people choose to fly to Paris specifically for these reasons. As for playing the games, I wouldn’t play them no matter where I lived. I just can’t stomach spending money on things I don’t sincerely want or like, that’s just me.

[@shananick1128]

@@hellocatwalkcity True, is really hard to stomach the spending 1 to 1 ratio or even more. You know when i went in to just get a scaft and put in my Wish List just trying my luck, the SA already kind of giving me a hint that i need to buy more in order to be offered saying there are customers putting in their Wish List and after 10 years still waiting. Wow...She suggested "Ready to wear". Anyway, i am not in any sort of H Journey and if i go to Paris for holiday, i can just try my luck there. Thanks for your reply.

[@franwillard4398]

I love nice hand bags but the fact that anyone would spend this much on a purse blows my mind.

[@xiaolong_568]

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