Editor’s Update January 28, 2025
Rose Darling is the latest pink sensation from Hermès, captivating collectors and pink lovers alike. This soft yet striking hue has been making waves in both Chèvre and Epsom leathers, and we can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this new addition to the Hermès color palette. Is Rose Darling the perfect pink we’ve all been searching for?
Rose Darling has been making an appearance in more items recently and we are excited to share them with you. We saw Rose Darling first in a Calvi and Bastia in Chèvre leather.
Thereafter a community member revealed a Rose Darling Constance 18 in Chèvre leather secured in Paris. Another secured a Maillon Wallet to Go in Rose Darling in Epsom leather. Will we be seeing a Birkin or Kelly in the near future? We certainly hope so.
Rose Darling Chèvre Constance 18 phw
photo courtesy @thehermesclub
We were able to compare Rose Darling in Epsom with a few of Hermès’ most popular pinks in both Epsom and Swift. Our initial impression is Rose Darling is a pink that stands alone. It is unlike any other established pink color although, arguably, it is most similar to Mauve Pale but only when comparing Rose Darling in Chèvre leather.
Rose Darling has the potential, in our opinion, to rival Rose Sakura as one of the most popular and cherished pinks produced by Hermès. We understand this is a bold statement to make. However, for the pink collectors who love a soft pink this color is a home run.
In Epsom leather, the color is much more pronounced and vibrant than in the Chèvre leather Calvi. The Calvi Rose Darling is much lighter and the hue resembles Mauve Pale. In Epsom leather, the color is gorgeous.
Rose Darling could be described as the perfect soft baby pink. Is this the perfect pink we have all been searching for?
Read:
Mauve Pale Epsom K25
Rose Darling Epsom Wallet to Go
Rose Sakura Swift B25
Rose Darling Epsom Wallet to Go
Mauve Sylvestre Epsom K25
Rose Darling Epsom Wallet to Go
Mauve Pale Epsom K25
Rose Darling Chèvre Calvi
Rose Darling Epsom Wallet to Go
Rose Darling Chèvre compared to Rose Darling Epsom
Chanel CF 22P Light Pink compared to Rose Darling Epsom
Chanel 22P and Rose Darling in different light
Share your thoughts on the new Rose Darling Hermès pink and how it compares to the existing pink colors.
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The news of Rose Darling as a color addition has had the PurseBop team in a tizzy. Sure, we knew it was coming, and had examined and reexamined the pictures showing up on Asian media platforms. But none of them conveyed the true color.
Dedicated to finding a clear answer, and in pursuit of accuracy, I was on a mission. A very dear family member was traveling to Hong Kong mid August. When asked what I would like as a souvenir from their trip, I had only one thing on my mind.
Rose Darling.
A precious little Calvi in Rose Darling would be my ask, of course. Desperately needed in the spirit of research to report the truth about the true hue of this new rosy pink.
After several failed attempts along the way including Doha airport’s multiple Qatar lounges and boutiques, I excitedly awoke to this message one morning:
SECURED, REALLY? ARE YOU SURE IT’S ACTUALLY ROSE DARLING???
Apparently, the inventory showed one, but it was not in the store, but rather in some back warehouse. It had to be retrieved, which could take up to 30 minutes. This was at the Hermes elements store on the Kowloon side in Hong Kong in case anyone is interested.
Fast-forward, I received my Calvi this weekend and couldn’t wait to share the true color as well as comparisons to the other pinks that I own.
It’s stunning, much softer than the coveted Rose Sakura. It’s like a vanilla milkshake with just a hint of strawberries thrown in. It’s very clean, crisp —there is no yellow or warmth in the hue, it’s delicious.
I love it. In my opinion prettier than Mauve Pale although I didn’t have anything in that shade to compare to. I did forget to pull out my 5P Birkin 25 for this photo shoot, so that will be reserved for another day. And I confess the photos are not capturing that ‘strawberry flavor’ accurately. It’s really difficult to appreciate its true beauty from my photos here. I share a reel over on IG @pursebop that might be better.
Rose Darling compared to Rose Sakura, both in chèvre in the sun versus natural light.
Rose darling chèvre in direct full sun.
Rose darling chèvre in the natural light.
Left Rose Sakura, Right Mauve Sylvestre and top Rose Darling.
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Updated: January 28th, 2025
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