NEWS Archives

The Happy Rouge Casaque (RC) Quest, Happily Ever After… Finally.

Finding the one…your holy grail bag…can be a quite the journey. BopTalk Celebrity HappyBaggage shares her happily ever after with Hermes Rouge Casaque.

Top 10 Most Searched For Bags

The internet is the first resource for shoppers when it comes to handbag buying. Find out the 10 most searched for bags, styles, and brands!

Hermes Bulletin Board #6

PurseBop keeps you up-to-date with the latest happenings in the Hermes world with an extensive Hermes News Bulletin!

How to Buy a Birkin at Hermès Faubourg Saint- Honoré

Hermes Paris has a new system to purchase leather goods. We share this in a step by step video – how to score a birkin in Paris.

Part 4: UK – Cheapest Prices for Luxury Shopping

We continue to follow the impact of Brexit on the luxury market. See how the weakened currency has affected luxury shoppers and retailers.

New System in Paris to Buy a Birkin

Detailed advice and a step by step description of the new process implemented at Hermès Faubourg Saint-Honoré to buy leather handbags like birkins & kellys.

Hermes Weathers the Luxury Storm… For Now

Hermes sales beat expectations while the rest of the industry struggles.

Part 3: Brexit and the Asian Market

Find out how Brexit has affected the Asian Market. See the savings Japanese and Chinese shoppers will have shopping abroad with detailed handbag math.

Handbag Shopping: Does More Browsing Increase Satisfaction?

Retailers don’t want to trap you into an impulse buying. More deliberation leads to more satisfaction. Read all about the psychology of handbag shopping!

Part 2: Buying Bags After Brexit

PurseBop takes a close look at post-Brexit prices with detailed handbag math.

Brexit… and Bags.

After a vote this Thursday, Britain exited the European Union. Find out the economic consequences this move will have on the luxury market in PurseBop’s latest financial article.

Hermes and Chanel Reported As Best Bag Investments

Hermes bags and Chanel bags hold their value the best as investments. Read the reasons why and see the price increases in this news feature.

Handbags Keep Luxury Afloat

Handbags may be the saving grace of the luxury industry. Read why in the latest financial report on PurseBop.

Hermes Moves the Blind Stamp

Hermes makes changes to their blind stamp that helps to authenticate bags. Several examples to clearly explain.

Luxury News Bulletin: Handbag Crime

A disturbing series of crimes have just taken place in the luxury world. Catch up on the latest events and find out why “handbag crime” is truly an issue.

The Birkin Continues to Make Headlines

The Hermes Birkin Bag continues to be a big sensation! Read about the new record-breaking Birkin sale and other ways the Hermes B has gained attention.

As Global Luxury Slumps, Middle East Piles On

More troubling news for the luxury market- this time from oil rich countries like in the Middle East like UAE, Saudia Arabia, and Qatar.

Are Millennials Less Concerned About Handbag Brand Names?

What do millennials truly value when purchasing a handbag? Let’s talk about the recent shift in taste among younger consumers.

Hermes Summer Sale 2016

Hermes Summer Sale in Paris: dates, details, tips and extensive coverage of what to expect if you are lucky enough to attend!

Bloomberg Talks Birkins

Bloomberg Advantage interviews Jeffrey Berk of Prive Porter (largest reseller of new Hermes bags) on the business of selling Hermes Birkin

Luxury 2016: The Year of the Struggle

2016 is going to be another challenging year for the luxury market. Read about the issues causing the downfall in our latest financial feature.

Luxury Market Expected to Bottom Out This Year

Why does luxury spending expect to hit all time lows this year?

New Record Set for Most Expensive Birkin Sold

Reporting Hermes News!

NEW Apple Watch Hermes Colors for Spring

Get a peek at the NEW Apple Watch Hermes Colors for Spring. Pictures and prices included!

Want a Fridge to Match Your Bag?

Dolce & Gabbana experiments with kitchen appliances. Want a bag to match your fridge? See the Dolce & Gabbana Refrigerator collection and matching bags!