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Hermès Orange — Orange Poppy, Orange Minium, and Orange Field

Hermès orange is more than a color — it’s a spectrum. In this Privé Porter Guide, we break down the differences between Orange Poppy, Orange Minium, and Orange Field, exploring ...

The Hermès Kelly Pochette — The Quiet Rival to the Mini Kelly

As demand for the Mini Kelly continues to surge, the Hermès Kelly Pochette has emerged as a refined alternative — offering more interior space, a clutch-first silhouette, and ti...

The Hermès Birkin, Sex and the City, and the Birth of the Luxury Waitlist

Before waitlists became dinner-table conversation.Before resale prices made headlines.Before the Hermès Birkin became cultural shorthand for ultimate luxury. There was Sex and t...

The Kelly Retourne Stitching Style

Kelly Retourne stitching is the original expression of the Hermès Kelly — softer, rounded, and designed to age naturally over time. In this Privé Porter Guide, we explore what R...

The Return of the Vintage Mini Kelly — What Collectors Are Whispering

Whispers are circulating about the possible return of a vintage Mini Kelly size — a silhouette that predates the Mini Kelly II. In this Privé Porter Guide, we explore the histor...

Metallic Hermès — Investment Neutral or Statement Piece?

Metallic Hermès bags — from early silver and bronze editions to modern Argente and Doré finishes — have proven that shine + scarcity can translate into serious collectible value...

The 2026 Hermès Price Increase — What Collectors Need to Know

Hermès rang in 2026 with price increases across many of its most sought-after bags. In this Privé Porter Guide, we break down what’s changed — from Birkin and Kelly size adjustm...

Hermès Volynka Leather

Volynka is one of Hermès’ most rugged and least discussed leathers — a thick, heavily grained calfskin prized for durability and structure. In this Privé Porter Guide, we explor...

Hermès Metallics — Bronze, Argente, and Doré

Bronze Metallic, Argente, and Doré are redefining how collectors wear Hermès metallics in 2026. In this Privé Porter Guide, we break down how each shade performs, why they’ve ev...

Our Favorite Hermès Bags of 2025

From the Birkin 20 Disco that closed the year with sparkle to Faubourg icons, Himalayan mastery, Kelly Dolls, and archival Jean Paul Gaultier–era silhouettes, these were Privé P...

Hermès Jaune Mango — The New Sunlit Yellow Collectors Are Watching

Hermès Jaune Mango is a warm, sunlit yellow with subtle orange undertones, introduced as part of the Maison’s modern color evolution. In this Privé Porter Guide, we explore what...

The Birkin as Cultural Currency

A Rose Sakura Swift Birkin 25 appearing inside a Chrome Hearts Christmas campaign wasn’t a collaboration — it was a signal. In this Privé Porter Guide, we explore how the Birkin...