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Hermès 101: Hermès Bolide Bag

Our Hermès 101 class is back in session! Learn all about the Hermès Bolide bag from features, sizes, to prices. Lots of comparison pictures included.

QUIZ TIME: Battle of the Brands

QUIZ TIME: Battle of the Brands – It’s time to share your luxury brand preferences across various accessory categories!

Aging Gracefully with Hermès BARENIA® Leather

In preparation for a big reveal, PurseBop takes a detailed look into Hermès Barenia leather, complete with loving testimonials by our BopTalk celebs!

Saving to Splurge

How can you control your temptations and buy the things that really add value to your collection? Fashionista @kugzz shares her brilliant advice.

Chanel Classic Flap Size Comparison

COMPARE & CONTRAST: An in-depth comparison of the Chanel Classic Flap sizes complete with real life modeling pictures of each on two body frames.

Hermès 101: Origins, Equestrians, and Aristocrats

by Chloë Photo courtesy: Hermès Hermès. The name alone evokes class, refinement,

Settling for a Birkin, Kelly or Constance?

It’s a rare opportunity to be offered a Hermès bag like a Birkin, Kelly or Constance. But, should you settle with any bag just because you get the offer?

The Ultimate “It” Bag Analysis

Every once in a while, you may see a bag for the

Bag With a View Challenge FINALISTS

Today, we announce the finalists for our latest PurseBopPicks challenge. See who had the best “Bag with a View” photos and vote for your favorite!

Tips for Travel and Customs While Shopping Abroad: Gucci Case Study With Detailed Handbag Math

We’ve got another handbag math case study for you! Compare Gucci prices in the US versus Europe in our latest travel narrative.

PurseBop’s Top 5 Christie’s Picks

Part I: PurseBop’s Invited… And You are Too! Part II: PurseBop’s Debut at Christie’s

Christie’s Auction “This or That” Showdown

Join us in a “this or that” challenge with bags from the Christie’s Handbag Summer Auction.

PurseBop’s “Bag with a View” Challenge

Join us for a challenge reminiscent of our PurseBopPicks days. One lucky winner will receive a Hermès Bracelet. Submit your bag with a view pictures!

She Claims to be a “Big Bag” Kind of Girl

What are the real reasons behind our preferences for big bags vs. small bags? Read this compelling narrative on handbag size to find out more!

What’s Your Holy Grail Bag?

Fashionistas from our lovely handbag community share the story of their holy grail bags and future HGBs.

Why One In and One Out? And No More Than 10 Bags

Remember the under 10 handbags fashionista? She swapped out her Chanel mini after acquiring a Hermes Constance. Read all about the process.

PurseBop Reveals a Mini Birkin

Part 1: The Hermes Mini Bag Craze I’ve been fantasizing about mini Hermes

Birkin Bait: The Stuff We Buy to Hook a Birkin

@StylishSheba explains what it means to “play the Hermes game”. What exactly do you need to buy to hook a Birkin?

Exclusive Interview With Hermès Collector Jamie Chua

An exclusive Interview with Instagram queen Jamie Chua. Jamie shares her fashion inspirations and the history behind her impressive Hermès collections.

Battle of the “It” Bags: Celebrity Style Edition

The this or that “it” bag challenge continues with a celebrity style twist! Come vote for your favorites.

Pink Journey to Hermes Heaven

by @armoiredorange I have had a love affair with Chanel for many

Part 6: PurseBop’s Special Order Birkin Reveal

PurseBop reveals her Special Order Birkin in this final chapter of a 6 part SO series. Article includes many closeup pictures the conclusion of the story.

A Beautiful Hermes Day

@by_md shares the reveal of her latest Hermes addition, an exotic Birkin 25 in Marine crocodile. A true treasure… Hermes dreams do come true.

Part Four: Couples That Special Order Together Stay Together

Pursebop continues the reveal of her Hermès Special Order handbag in this lively detailed step by step narrative. Part four of the Special Order series.

Part Three: PurseBop Gets The Call

PurseBop shares her Special Order story first hand in an extensive step by step narrative. Part three of PurseBop’s Special Order series.

PurseBop’s Super Bowl Celebration

PurseBop, What does football have to do with handbags? Absolutely nothing...except that

PurseBop Storytime: Worst Thing That’s Ever Happened to Your Bag

PurseBop prompts you to share the “Worst Thing That’s Ever Happened to Your Bag”. Pursebop kicks off story telling time with her own personal bag nightmare.