Blog – Privé Porter

The Truth Behind Hermès “Client Vetting” and How to Actually Get the Bag You Want

Recent reports claim Hermès staff have been Googling clients’ addresses and social profiles to decide who is “worthy” of Birkin and Kelly bags — but the truth lies in Hermès’ lo...

The Hermès Kelly Constellation and the Future of Diamond Craft

The Hermès Kelly Constellation introduces a new approach to diamond craftsmanship, integrating mapped placements directly into the leather itself. In this Privé Porter Guide, we...

Inside the Hermès Blue Box — What It Really Means

The Hermès “Blue Box” isn’t a blue box at all — it’s an orange box with a rare blue interior reserved for only a select group of exceptional bags. In this Privé Porter Guide, we...

Why Buying Hermès on the Resale Market Actually Saves You Money

Hermès prespend can exceed $60,000 — often without guaranteeing the bag you want. In this Privé Porter Guide, we explain why buying Hermès on the resale market can actually save...

Hermès Broderie Collage — The Artful Kelly That Redefined Craft

Hermès Broderie Collage transforms the iconic Kelly into a wearable work of art. In this Privé Porter Guide, we explore the rare Broderie Collage technique as seen on the Kelly ...

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...