Mafoofan struggles to buy breast wallet at Hermes . . . arises victorious!

boo1234 · Dec 22, 2010

oh I was browsing another forum and it looks like this thread spread over there lol http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/...php?p=13280034

TheFoo · Dec 22, 2010

It's not the Arsenne. I didn't like the Arsenne because of the way it's constructed. Rather than being one big piece of leather folded over, it's two pieces bound and stitched together at the edge. I'm not sure what that achieves, but it seems like it would be less durable.

rebel222 · Dec 22, 2010

Originally Posted by sho'nuff

what happened in your case? or the thread that explains it. im curious, because i recall something about the owner of ben silver being an ahole.
PM'd you the story. I had the review removed from here through a mutual agreement between the owner of BS and me. I think it is still floating around AAAC.

JPHardy · Dec 22, 2010

Luxury store Hermes on Wednesday apologized to Mafoo Fan for turning him away last week, saying that its Paris store was closed to set up for a public relations event when the Internet Celebrity stopped by.

"Hermes regrets not having been able to accommodate Mr Foo and his team and to provide him with the service and care that Hermes strives to provide to each and every one of its customers worldwide," the store said in a statement.

"Hermes apologizes for any offense taken due to such circumstances."

http://articles.cnn.com/2005-06-22/e...?_s=PM:SHOWBIZ

sonick · Dec 22, 2010

Originally Posted by boo1234

oh I was browsing another forum and it looks like this thread spread over there lol http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/...php?p=13280034

I am a large black woman, decidedly ghetto.

Edit: Maybe that member of StraightDope was Oprah!

teddieriley · Dec 22, 2010

Proves that Oprah is small time.

holymadness · Dec 22, 2010

HermÃ¨s is probably too busy worrying about its imminent takeover by LVMH to give Foo's boob wallet the attention it deserves.

The great thing about HermÃ¨s is that nearly all its products are created at small ateliers all over France, which means that if you know where to go you can not only custom-order the same things for a fraction of the price, but also they don't have any of those obnoxious 'H' stamps all over them.

Doxe · Dec 22, 2010

I will stop by my local Hermes tomorrow to inquire about said wallet.

Will report in due course.

onix · Dec 22, 2010

Originally Posted by holymadness

The great thing about HermÃ¨s is that nearly all its products are created at small ateliers all over France, which means that if you know where to go you can not only custom-order the same things for a fraction of the price, but also they don't have any of those obnoxious 'H' stamps all over them.

+1. April in Paris for example, very accessible.

greekgeek · Dec 22, 2010

"Hi, did someone requisition this?" -H C

LabelKing · Dec 22, 2010

Originally Posted by A Guy from Shanghai

There is no exclusivity if you ask me. Those chinese coal mine owners buy Hermes left and right with their new money. Mind you, these are bunch of cold blooded bastards who hire minors under age 10, and treat their workers like prisoners in a Nazi camp. At the end, money talks. People who view Hermes stuff will bring them the elitist social status need a reality check.
When I was at Tokyo's Narita airport I saw a large group of Chinese who simply sweated provincialism carrying a luggage cart full of newly purchased Hermes. There was another luggage cart of Gucci shopping bags.

Matt · Dec 22, 2010

Originally Posted by cakeymakeybakey

I'm pretty sure I haven't made any sweeping generalizations about anyone here like "pretend noveau riche" or "trust fund baby" or "wives of bigtimers that are looking for something to do with their time outside of lunching." You know from the posts of mine that you've responded to on the Purse Forum that I'm actually quite interested in an intelligent discussion of this entire topic. The only slightly egregious and sarcastic comment I ever made was that mafoofan's status as one of the top five finalists in the Esquire Best Dressed Real Man contest possibly made him or others believe him to be important enough that the sales associate in the Madison HermÃ¨s should fall down with gratitude that he wanted to custom-order a wallet.

Now that I've had the opportunity to have some thoughtful dialog about the almost surreal situation which he reported to have transpired, I must concur (as do many of the other members of our forum) that the situation should not have occurred that way, and some changes to HermÃ¨s selling approach are in order.
now that we're all friends...tagutcow would like to know if someone...well, anyone really....would like to go to a movie with him. She may have to pay for his ticket. Oh, and Conne too. Age no barrier.

kwilkinson · Dec 22, 2010

^Don't let the purseforum girls know about DT! They'll find the thread there.

Sounds like this Hermes SA could take a lesson in customer service from someone of such highly-valued experiences as yours truly.

teddieriley · Dec 22, 2010

Originally Posted by LabelKing

When I was at Tokyo's Narita airport I saw a large group of Chinese who simply sweated provincialism carrying a luggage cart full of newly purchased Hermes. There was another luggage cart of Gucci shopping bags.

All fake.

Matt · Dec 22, 2010

you'd be surprised man....

Mafoofan struggles to buy breast wallet at Hermes . . . arises victorious!

Member

THE FOO

Distinguished Member

Distinguished Member

Distinguished Member

Distinguished Member

Distinguished Member

Senior Member

Distinguished Member

Distinguished Member

Stylish Dinosaur

ex-m@Triate

Having a Ball

Distinguished Member

ex-m@Triate

Classic Menswear Featured products

FEATURED PRODUCTS

Similar threads

Featured Sponsor

Definitely full canvas only

Half canvas is fine

Really don't care

Depends on fabric

Depends on price

Forum Sponsors

Forum statistics

FOLLOW STYLEFORUM ON: