tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006333401398843901.post403473708750546072..comments2023-07-11T05:06:09.741-07:00Comments on French Girl in Seattle: Hermès, Kelly and Birkin: Three symbols of French savoir-faireFrench Girl in Seattlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14347995356689205203noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006333401398843901.post-46070879615851870292011-12-22T16:01:29.351-08:002011-12-22T16:01:29.351-08:00Interesting! A blessed Christmas to you and your f...Interesting! A blessed Christmas to you and your family! Patsy from <br><a href="http://patsypat.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">HeARTworks</a>HeARTworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14953317888563627979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006333401398843901.post-69603016365483625092011-12-12T12:29:22.045-08:002011-12-12T12:29:22.045-08:00de tout ces sacs..je préfère le petit panier de ja...de tout ces sacs..je préfère le petit panier de jane birkin..:)ELFIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709697150109137719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006333401398843901.post-2469711514290522892011-12-12T00:53:05.246-08:002011-12-12T00:53:05.246-08:00How fun! I loved all the pictures and learned a lo...How fun! I loved all the pictures and learned a lot! My daughter went to an Hermès atelier with her school once and said it really gave her an appreciation of the bags. Unfortunately I want one now.... maybe some day!Seduliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07570553166423513190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006333401398843901.post-6402601674331842722011-12-11T17:22:26.109-08:002011-12-11T17:22:26.109-08:00Bonjour! Thanks for dropping by and leaving me a ...Bonjour! Thanks for dropping by and leaving me a sweet comment. I LOVE your blog and have added myself as your newest follower. I'm excited to go through....I'm already loving all the information about Birkin and Hermes. <br /><br />Merry Christmas from Houston,TXAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09537893214351002204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006333401398843901.post-68858213519465262332011-12-11T12:44:21.180-08:002011-12-11T12:44:21.180-08:00Wow this is really fascinating! I heard of the Bir...Wow this is really fascinating! I heard of the Birkin from The Shopaholic books but now I feel like I know so much more. Thanks for stopping by and for your kinds words!! I am following you back and I will be back! :)<br /><br />-heatherHeather{Our Life In a Click}https://www.blogger.com/profile/09060166017198564022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006333401398843901.post-42129854028422271992011-12-11T09:28:54.686-08:002011-12-11T09:28:54.686-08:00-- Altadenahiker -- Thank you for stopping by. How...-- Altadenahiker -- Thank you for stopping by. How did the cocktail party go?<br />-- Peter -- Master, coming from you, this is a BIG compliment!<br />-- Anita -- Merci de ta visite!<br />-- Marjorie -- I am happy I have found your blog. Who knows, maybe that "Barkin Bag" in Shanghai was the real thing?<br />-- Jenny -- Hint, hint: Wait until tomorrow morning's giveaway before you buy the book ;-) Yes, Jane certainly personalized the heck out of her Birkin, but she was still conservative compared to La Gaga! <br />-- Maria O. Russel. Merci for this interesting comment. I have always admired Eugenia (or as the French called her, "l'Imperatrice Eugenie",) as she did so much for France as Napoleon III's wife. I have no doubt the Hermes designers found their inspiration in the street when they launched their handbag line. What they did brilliantly, though, was to make bags easy for women to transport during car or train travel... and Grace Kelly and others noticed ;-) -- VeroniqueFrench Girl in Seattlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14347995356689205203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006333401398843901.post-67163118604175401812011-12-11T06:50:56.363-08:002011-12-11T06:50:56.363-08:00During the reign of Eugenia de Montijo, what today...During the reign of Eugenia de Montijo, what today is called the Birkin bag was a common, very popular briefcase, business bag for men...Maria O. Russellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006333401398843901.post-15296591404113156222011-12-10T07:02:07.592-08:002011-12-10T07:02:07.592-08:00It's official. I have to read that book!!!
Th...It's official. I have to read that book!!!<br /><br />This is an awesome post! I love it. :) I knew bits and pieces of the Hermes story, particularly the Grace and Jane aspects. I was a little shocked to see Jane's iconic bag as it is today. I mean, it's in great condition and all but it looks like a bag I would see for $5 at a garage sale! Lol.<br /><br />I'm not sure I could justify spending that kind of money on a Hermes bag, even if I had the money, to be honest. I would actually prefer to spend the money on one of their gorgeous scarves. :)Jennifer Fabuloushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07521908385026885699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006333401398843901.post-83740580027939621382011-12-09T18:35:03.130-08:002011-12-09T18:35:03.130-08:00Greetings,
I so enjoyed reading this, and I look ...Greetings,<br /><br />I so enjoyed reading this, and I look forward to reading your past and future posts. I laughed thinking of my trip to a market in Shanghai, where I was offered an orange "Barking" bag.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Marjorie<br /><br />P.S. Thank you for stopping by my blog, and leaving such lovely comments.marjoriehttp://www.chemindesmuguets.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006333401398843901.post-52838561750321276132011-12-09T03:27:42.753-08:002011-12-09T03:27:42.753-08:00WOW. Quel billet plein d'histoire et la mode f...WOW. Quel billet plein d'histoire et la mode française!!! J'aime bien voir les MAÎTRES de cette entreprise planifier, travailler et créer ces sacs si élegants! Oh, Veronique, merci pour tes commentaires chez moi! Je suis tout à fait d'accord avec toi; les photos que je préfère sont celles de la Tour Eiffel...Ahhhh, Paris en hiver, c'est génial!<br /><br />GROSSES BISES MON AMIE! AnitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006333401398843901.post-9301090390565526452011-12-08T14:26:37.208-08:002011-12-08T14:26:37.208-08:00I thought my posts were fairly complete...; nothin...I thought my posts were fairly complete...; nothing compared to this one!! :-)PeterParishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09694538476960957295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006333401398843901.post-29968097908720974452011-12-08T07:44:57.987-08:002011-12-08T07:44:57.987-08:00Very entertaining! And now I have plenty of fodder...Very entertaining! And now I have plenty of fodder for this weekend's cocktail party.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006333401398843901.post-53305284055934020902011-12-08T07:34:12.733-08:002011-12-08T07:34:12.733-08:00-- Ange -- Merci de m'avoir rendu visite. I se...-- Ange -- Merci de m'avoir rendu visite. I see you were inspired by Renée Z. and Jane B.'s use of the Birkin. I guess if you are going to spend that kind of money, you might as well make the most of your handbag, eh? ;-)<br />-- DesignChic-- Congratulations for being the ONLY person who mentioned a Hermès accessory other than a handbag or a scarf! You're right, we should not forget the other lines of products-- They are gorgeous!<br />-- French Heart -- Welcome, and thank you for becoming a Follower! Michael Tonello will be very pleased by the number of readers who have decided to read his book. You won't regret getting it! "Hermes me!" - Love it!<br />-- Richard -- C'est ce qu'on dit, c'est ce qu'on dit...<br />-- Genie -- You are fearless that way! ;-) As I mentioned to your "twin" Virginia, did you ever look at the Hermès Twilly? It's a fun little item!<br />-- Arabesque -- Absolutely. I do not need to own a Birkin or a Kelly (well...) Knowing that they are out there and being able to see one here and there makes me happy enough ;-) -- VeroniqueFrench Girl in Seattlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14347995356689205203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006333401398843901.post-25289489248444402182011-12-08T07:15:13.649-08:002011-12-08T07:15:13.649-08:00visiting your blog, i can't help but reading t...visiting your blog, i can't help but reading this post and put a smile on it. ^0^ <br />like you, as much as i want to have a Birkin bag or any Hermes bag for that matter, i think it's just too much for me.^0^<br />i don't even think i have that "momentous" occasion to use it. ^0^<br />regardless though, it's these talented designers that inspires us and let us dream.<br />informative post btw.arabesquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17906096829817289921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006333401398843901.post-81798094732640985262011-12-08T06:45:30.494-08:002011-12-08T06:45:30.494-08:00On my first trip to Paris, I walked right in to th...On my first trip to Paris, I walked right in to that flagship store, spent an hours nosing around and bought my husband a tie. I have since bought several but never a "Carré Hermès" pour moi. Their silks are to be coveted and I am going to stay away from the Kelly and Birkin - yikes!<br /><br />Lovely article and I had already decided to get the book. Now, Michael has so kindly commented on your excellent post. Parfait!<br /><br />Bises,<br />GenieGenie -- Paris and Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758801373365481655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006333401398843901.post-65119050709486486452011-12-07T22:24:25.685-08:002011-12-07T22:24:25.685-08:00C'est bien vrai que tout ça, c'est la Fran...C'est bien vrai que tout ça, c'est la France qui fait rêver les étrangères!...<br />Bonne journée, Véronique!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006333401398843901.post-44024187684085686622011-12-07T21:14:14.985-08:002011-12-07T21:14:14.985-08:00Thank you, Veronique, for the intoxicating post.
...Thank you, Veronique, for the intoxicating post. <br /><br />I'd written an oath in blood, after crossing my eyes & kissing my elbow (I think is how Audrey Hepburn said it)--that I would NOT order even ONE more book from Amazon. And just ordered this one in the MIDDLE of reading your post!! (Is there a 12-Step program for Francophiles?!)<br /><br />This made me want to march into the Paris boutique, throw down a credit card, and say, 'Hermes me!' <br /><br />Cheers!French Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12877250491305721895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006333401398843901.post-47060130948241061572011-12-07T20:51:41.882-08:002011-12-07T20:51:41.882-08:00What a world of information in this post...dreamin...What a world of information in this post...dreaming of an Hermes tray!!designchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814501245552660696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006333401398843901.post-82817399881377418652011-12-07T12:20:42.731-08:002011-12-07T12:20:42.731-08:00I'll go for an orange Birkin and risk the tend...I'll go for an orange Birkin and risk the tendinitis. I'm most likely to get one too given the amount of stuff I can get into a bag.<br />Ca m'a fait super plaisir d'avoir ton commentaire Véronique et je suis ravie de pouvoir suivre ton blog aussi. <br />A bientôt<br /><br />AngelaAngehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02255310309447767848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006333401398843901.post-21654044679349044032011-12-07T09:03:44.443-08:002011-12-07T09:03:44.443-08:00-- Miss B. -- Thanks for stopping by. Let me know ...-- Miss B. -- Thanks for stopping by. Let me know what you thought about Michael's book!<br />-- Amber -- Creative as always, and what daring fashion sense: A Hermès handbag made out of Hermès scarves. I liiiiiikkkkeeee it!<br />-- Owen -- Excellent information. I have always loved visiting Chantilly. Another reason to return. Merci, mon ami.<br />-- Martinealison -- Merci, et tu reviens quand tu veux!<br />-- Catherine -- Great to hear from you. Pétanque... what an excellent idea. Hmmm... I think I could have fun writing this one! Merci!<br />-- Virginia -- Just check out that blog post I mentioned at the beginning of the story and you will know what to expect when you arrive at the Faubourg St Honoré boutique. Less intimidating that way. By the way, you don't have to splurge on a "carré" Hermès. Le "Twilly" is also a great accessory and it is a lot cheaper. Same patterns and colors as the scarves I believe. I love mine, a gift from my mother-in-law ;-) -- VeroniqueFrench Girl in Seattlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14347995356689205203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006333401398843901.post-17232333619701093712011-12-07T08:55:24.446-08:002011-12-07T08:55:24.446-08:00WEll that does it. I'm heading to Hermès my ...WEll that does it. I'm heading to Hermès my next trip. I've always been a bit intimidated to even walk in but I feel empowered now. I want to touch one of those wonderful scarves (Will they allow it?) and maybe fondle a Birkin! :)<br />VVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006333401398843901.post-54815558531970868712011-12-07T08:46:38.429-08:002011-12-07T08:46:38.429-08:00what a fascinating case study - fantastic - what a...what a fascinating case study - fantastic - what about boules and petanque as another icon for the series. I also spent a huge amount of time in Powells when I visited Portland last Easter....Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06255193476024745869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006333401398843901.post-54414290951098320142011-12-06T23:24:52.219-08:002011-12-06T23:24:52.219-08:00Un blog où je me sens bien... Un blog où j'ai ...Un blog où je me sens bien... Un blog où j'ai eu plaisir à me promener et que je reviendrai visiter... Gros gros bisous...<br />Ah les sacs kelly!...martinealisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04055152925986659065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006333401398843901.post-51027539287386505372011-12-06T19:17:48.048-08:002011-12-06T19:17:48.048-08:00Did you know the Hermes family has a domain in Cha...Did you know the Hermes family has a domain in Chantilly, actually Vineuil St Firmin, just across from the Chateau de Chantilly, where they keep some of their horses, which they exercise on the world famous polo grounds of Apremont ? Silk scarves and leather bags, to line the lap of luxury.Owenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12622587942009516590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006333401398843901.post-15584713716253527082011-12-06T12:07:45.024-08:002011-12-06T12:07:45.024-08:00Now what we need is a Hermes bag, made out of thei...Now what we need is a Hermes bag, made out of their scarves...<br /><br />I remember that SATC episode! Poor Samantha. And, I also remember the movie Le Divorce. I loved that movie. Oh and that bag..oh. It was so perfect. So red, so lovely, and such a better deal in itself than the guy! haha<br /><br /><br />Amber<br /><a href="http://ambersmouthwash.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Ambersmouthwash</a>Amber Lucas A Mused Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552215994993062068noreply@blogger.com