What is the blind stamp on Hermès bags?

Simply put, an Hermes Blind Stamp is an embossed stamp that notates the year of manufacture and the craftsman (or craftsmen) who made the bag. The two stamps are typically found in close proximity, although that is not always the case.

Do all Hermes bags have a blind stamp?

In and of itself, the Blind Stamp isn't a guarantee of authenticity. Many vintage Hermes bags made before 1945 have no stamps at all. Sometimes, the softness of the leather combined with wear over time may lift the embossing of the stamp.

Where is the Hermes blind stamp?

You can find the stamp on the outer arm on Kelly or Birkin bags, or sometimes, on an interior panel as found on the Constance. Start by looking at the shape contained in the date code, and follow the column to find the manufacture date based on the letter shown inside of the shape.

How do you read a Hermes date stamp?

Hermes Date Stamps are marked in an Hermes bag along with a craftsman ID stamp. To identify if a bag or other item is authentic, the date stamp reference should correspond to the year that the bag was purchased. A singular letter represents the year the item was made.

How can you tell if a Hermes bag is genuine?

The logo is a stamp on the bag that reads “Hermes Paris Made in France”. This logo is featured in a delicate and neat font that is not affected by the texture of the leather. On many fake Hermes bags, the logo will look irregular, big, and/or blocky.

HERMES Symbols and Stamp Guide *Exotic Skins, Special Orders etc* | Tiana Peri

Are Hermès bags numbered?

Unlike Chanel, which uses a numbered code to denote the production year, Hermes uses an alphabetical code to denote the year. The letter will either be found stamped by itself, stamped inside of a circle, or stamped inside of a square.

What does PHW mean Hermes?

Palladium hardware (PHW) is part of the platinum group of metals, giving a silvery finish.

What does the two dots on a Birkin mean?

These are the markers that indicate the year, skin, and even the craftsperson who put your treasure together. One example? Crocodile bags are identified by two dots stamped next to the logo, alligator by a square, and lizard by a double hyphen.

What is Hermès horseshoe stamp?

A horseshoe stamp signifies that a Birkin bag was made as a special order by Hermès for a top collector with their exact specifications. Hermes stamps Birkin bags with the horseshoe when the item is a special order.

What does HSS mean in Hermès?

Among handbag collectors, a custom-made Hermès bag is considered the ultimate status symbol. Custom-made pieces, known as HSS bags, feature a special horseshoe stamp to the left of the Hermès stamp inside the bag.

What is Hermès special order?

What is a Special Order at Hermès? Also known as an “SO”, or occasionally an “HSS” (for Horseshoe Stamp, the foil stamp unique to an SO), a Special Order is an order for a bag where the customer is allowed to select certain options and the bag is made specifically for that customer based on those specifications.

What is Birkin Sellier?

A Birkin bag that has Sellier Style stitching is the exact opposite of Retourne Stitching. Meaning, a Birkin Sellier bag has the stitching on the outside of the bag giving it a more structured look.

What is the most sought after Hermès bag?

The Hermès Faubourg Birkin was released in 2019 to celebrate the Maison's home of over 100 years, and has quickly become one of the most sought-after limited edition Birkin bags. The Hermès handbag measures 20 cm and comes in three colorways: brown, blue, and white.

What Hermès bag is most popular?

Birkin. The crème de la crème of the Hermes range, Birkin bags are chic, timeless and highly sought after making them the most popular of the designs. Over the years the Birkin has come in various sizes, colours and skins, changing and adapting seamlessly to the vogue of the time.

Which Hermès bag is best investment?

According to Time Magazine, "The Birkin bag outpaced both the stock market and the price of gold in the last 35 years— a time period chosen to reflect the date when Birkin bags were first produced in 1981.

Who owns the most Birkin bags in the world?

Rosmah Mansor, the second wife of Najib Razak, former prime minister of Malaysia, is claimed to have the largest Birkin collection in the world. In 2018, Malaysian police found a total of 272 Hermès bags, worth nearly US$13 million, after seizing the family's three apartments in Kuala Lumpur.

Can you walk into Hermès and buy a Birkin?

It may take you a while, but you can buy a Birkin straight from the boutique. You just can't walk into an Hermès boutique and buy a Birkin immediately. It must be ordered, and there is a waiting list. You also can't buy the Birkin, Kelly, or most of Hermès's more iconic styles online.

What is the difference between Sellier and Retourne?

Although it's true that the Retourne version holds slightly more, the difference is fairly inconsequential. Sellier Kellys are often crafted from more rigid Hermès leathers, like the Epsom leather my Bleu Brume Kelly 25 is made from.

What does Sellier mean?

Sellier means “Saddler,” and this was the first style to be designed and made popular by Princess Grace Kelly. See: History of the Kelly Bag. You can differentiate a Sellier from its counterpart by the sharp edges and visible stitching.

Does Hermès personalize?

Last year Hermès hopped on the train of personalization and started to offer Small leather goods such as the famous Bastia and Calvi wallet to be customized. Now Hermès released a wonderful new “customization invention” and keeping us Europeans busy on their website during this lockdown period.

What is Hermès a la carte?

​ A Special Order/ Commande à la carte usually takes between 6 to 18 months (or longer) to be delivered and usually costs about the same as a regular Birkin or Kelly or slightly more. The Special Order is really the ultimate Hermès handbag.

What color is Hermès trench?

Trench is the latest beige-khaki color from the house of Hermes. A beautiful beige with a khaki undertone, Trench is an elegant color perfect for spring/summer and year-round!

Does Hermès use real gold?

The metal hardware on authentic Hermès bags is always plated or finished in a genuine precious metal, typically palladium or gold. On rare bags, you might find brushed gold, rose gold, or ruthenium finishes.