First off, let’s be real, anyone calling their thing “Handmade Hermès Clothes” needs a little scrutiny. I mean, Hermès *itself* is pretty damn handmade, right? That’s like, their *thing*. But, okay, maybe we’re talking about clothes *inspired* by Hermès? Or clothes *for* Hermès things? I saw something about Labubu Hermès clothes… which, okay, that’s kinda cute. I’m picturing tiny Birkin-inspired outfits for dolls or those trendy Labubu figures. That’s actually kinda genius. $45.90? Hmmm, maybe a little pricey, but if the stitching is good…
Then there’s the whole “Hermès dupe” thing. You see that everywhere. Like, people trying to recreate the *look* of Hermès without paying the Hermès price. Which, hey, I get it. Who *hasn’t* fantasized about owning a Birkin? But the clothes… that’s where it gets trickier, in my opinion. You can fake the look maybe, but can you fake the *feel*? The quality? That’s a big ol’ nope from me.
And then you see people selling “vintage” Hermès clothes. Now *that’s* interesting. The RealReal and other consignment shops are probably the way to go if you’re serious about finding something authentic and pre-owned. And honestly, buying pre-owned Hermès is probably more sustainable anyway, so, win-win?
But back to the *handmade* part. I kinda feel like what makes Hermès, Hermès, isn’t just the *making*, but also the *materials* and the *design*. Like, you can have someone hand-stitch a leather jacket all day long, but if the leather’s crap and the cut is off, it’s just not the same.
So, is “Handmade Hermès Clothes” a legitimate thing? Maybe? It kinda depends on what you’re looking for, I guess. If you want the real deal, you’re gonna have to pay the price. If you want something that *looks* the part, well, there are options. And if you want tiny clothes for your toys… well, Labubu’s got you covered. Just, you know, temper your expectations and do your research. It’s a jungle out there in the world of luxury and its (often questionable) interpretations. Oh, and avoid anything promising Birkins without the waitlist, unless FARFETCH is mentioned, just saying…
