Chicago Hermès Public Sale

Clic H’s
Sale item #3 and #4 shared on @pursebop 
There were a variety of colors/sizes/hardwares available on the private day and from our reports coming in, each day.
These are $600 and $800 respectively and at 50% off I paid $300 and $400.
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For more information on Paris SALE dates read: Announcing Hermès Paris Winter Sale 2018 Dates

Sale item #2 shared on @pursebop 
There were a variety of sizes available on Thursday.
These are $2450 at 50% off so I paid $1225
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For more information on Paris SALE dates read: Announcing Hermès Paris Winter Sale 2018 Dates

Hermes Sale Chicago
Quick info and Tips
by @luxe_b

1. Parking is a challenge around Randolph street area. Consider an Uber or a taxi.
2. The line is on Carpenter street side, not Randolph side.
3. I got there by 9:30 am and was about 30th in line. There were women who cut ahead of the line. Security was present after about 10:30 am and after the complaints were made of “line-cutters”.
4. Doors opened at 11:00 am sharp. About 60 people were let in as the “first” group.
5. If you are interested in jewelry, proceed directly to the jewelry area, as it is the only area that has a separate line inside. To get there – you will past the people giving out plastic bags, turn left, pass the scarves and turn left again.
6. Jewelry was the only area that had a 15 minute time limit once you get through the line (although no one said “your 15 minutes are up”, as I can remember).
7. There is a limit on click H (2) and leather and other bracelets (4).
8. Once you select your jewelry items, they will hold them at the checkout. You will not be walking around with them. The other items, like scarves and footwear, you will carry with you.
9. SAs are all very lovely and helpful. If you tell them what you are looking for, there will try to find it for you. Example: I was looking for a particular scarf pattern, but they had a very short supply of those. I saw an associate wearing it and she said that I could have it. It was brand new with tags, like the rest of the scarves. She explained to me that they were “modeling” them.
10. There is a large variety of shoes, sandals and boots.
11. All jewelry, scarves and footwear are 50% off. Clothing is 60% off. No belts.
12. You will not be allowed to bring in water in with you.
13. You may bring a folding chair and a snack. I brought work to do, but mixing with people was so much fun that I did not get to do any of it.
14. Have fun and enjoy!

Here’s my first item to report: Hermès Joueuse Boots in suede: reg $2250 on sale at 50% off: $1112.50
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We waited for two hours to get in, but the time passed really quickly. Although there were similarities to the Paris sales, there were some important differences. In Paris we had to queue for ladies shoes, point to what we wanted which was behind the counter and then try them on (and there was a 15 minute limit for the shoe section). The shoe set up in Chicago was much better. The shoes were arranged by size, in their boxes on racks. You could take your time and try things on yourself with no time limit. Last summer the Paris sale lacked jewelry, but the winter sale had jewelry. The limits were different than in Chicago. In Paris you could choose up to 4 clic H bracelets, but in Chicago, you could only choose two. Also in Paris the jewelry section had a time limit, but there wasn’t a time limit at the Chicago sale. I didn’t linger, but I didn’t have to rush as much either. To me it was a much more relaxed atmosphere than the Paris sales. I felt like I was able to take my time and figure out what I wanted. It was a great day with my good pals. I really enjoyed spending the day together! xoxo -CTC

Read: Hermès On Sale? 

I attended the private H sale with my dearest girlfriends. We met at the SB and walked over to the location around 11am. Private sale promptly started at 1pm. It was well organized and less chaotic than Paris H sale. There were plenty of Jewelry, silks, shawls, shoes, RTW, and men’s wear, all 50% to 60% off. I was hoping to find some home goods & small leather items but not this go around. None the less, I had a successful shopping day and here are my H goodies. ?

Read: Hermès On Sale

I attended the private sale today and it was my first H sale! After reading about past sales in NY and Paris, we decided to show up early, arriving shortly after 8 and were the first people in line! We were instructed to queue up on the side of the building under the scaffolding rather than on Randolph. About 10-15 people started to show up shortly after but majority of the people didn’t arrived until after 11. They let about 60 people in for the first round and that was not at all crowded once you are inside. There were good stock of silk scarves and cashmere shawls (where I spent most of my time). Most were from 2014-2015 seasons, I believe. 2 cashmere shawls are allowed per person but no limit for other silks if I’m not mistaken. Pretty good selections of clic clac, shoes, and boots in all sizes, mens and womens, including jumping boots. Silks, shoes, accessories were 50% off and RTW 60%. Unfortunately, no leather goods, ties, or housewares. Overall, a very good experience.

@lionnlibra