Notes from the London workroom.
Authentication guides, leather expertise, market reports and long reads — written in our London workroom, for collectors who care about what sits under the leather.
Reference
The Complete Hermès Glossary: 120+ Terms Every Collector Should Know
Birkin, HAC, Sellier, Retourné, blind stamps, GHW vs PHW, quota bags, HSS — every Hermès term defined plainly, with year-code tables and an A–Z index. Bookmark it.
Market Report
One Year After the $10 Million Birkin: What the Record Sale Actually Did to Your Bag's Value
Auction volumes up 44%, average prices up 35% — yet resale premiums compressed from 2.2x to 1.4x. One year on, the record sale split the Birkin market in two. Which half is your bag in?
Price Guide
London vs Paris vs Dubai: Where Is Hermès Actually Cheapest in 2026?
A Birkin 25 at €9,600 in Paris, £10,000 in London, AED 40,000 in Dubai — plus the VAT rules that changed everything and the allocation odds nobody prints. The honest arithmetic.
Buying Guide
How Hermès Allocation Really Works in 2026: The Quota Bag System Explained
There is no waiting list. How boutiques actually decide who gets a Birkin — podium, profiles, prespend, the offer — and when the sensible move is the other door.
Style
The Great Celebrity Birkin Collections, Ranked: From Victoria Beckham's Hundred to Haaland's HACs
Jamie Chua's 200, Victoria Beckham's 100+, Kris Jenner's room, Cardi B's wardrobe, Haaland's HACs — the great Hermès collections, and what each teaches about collecting.
Buying Guide
The Horseshoe Stamp: Hermès Special Orders (HSS) Explained — and Why They Command a Premium
The small horseshoe beside the heat stamp means one-of-one. How the invitation-only special order programme works, why HSS bags trade 20-40% above production, and how to buy one.
Style
Haaland's Hermès: How the 2026 World Cup Turned the HAC Into Football's Ultimate Power Bag
The HAC 50 Endless Road, Alaba's Multi-Pocket 50, Cherki's Maxi Kelly 42 — inside the Hermès takeover of the 2026 World Cup, the history behind the man Birkin, and what it does to HAC prices.
Buying Guides
Hermès Watches Guide 2026: Kelly Watch, Heure H & Cape Cod
Kelly Watch, Heure H, Cape Cod and Arceau explained — sizing, movements and honest 2026 London prices, with the pieces currently in the JULL Knightsbridge stock room.
Buying Guides
Hermès Jewellery Guide 2026: Farandole to Kelly Cadenas
Chaîne d Ancre, Farandole, Kelly Cadenas, Collier de Chien, Clic Clac and Kelly Gourmette — sizes, materials, prices and hallmarks from a London Hermès specialist.
Investment
Hermès Exotic Skins 2026: Croc, Gator, Ostrich & Lizard
Niloticus and Porosus crocodile, Mississippi alligator, lizard and ostrich compared — scale patterns, CITES paperwork, condition checks and 2026 pricing.
Investment
Hermès vs Chanel 2026: Which Bag Holds Value Better?
Birkin 30 vs Chanel Classic Flap Medium — resale value, waitlist dynamics, craftsmanship and the 2020–2026 pricing divergence, from a London specialist in both.
Buying Guides
Hermès Kelly To Go Wallet Guide 2026
The wallet that scales into a crossbody — sizing, leathers, straps, colour tracks and 2026 retail vs pre-owned pricing for the Kelly To Go.
Bag Files
The Hermès Picnic Birkin Osier: Why the Wicker 25 Is the Hardest Bag to Allocate in 2026
Inside the Auvergne wicker edition that has Birkin collectors lining up. We break down the design, allocation politics and resale outlook for 2026's most-wanted limited release.
Buying Guide
Hermès Birkin Guide 2026: History, Every Size, UK Prices & How People Actually Buy One
From the aeroplane sketch of 1984 to the $10 million auction record — the complete Birkin guide: 25 vs 30 vs 35, Togo vs Epsom, real 2026 UK prices, allocation truth, and both routes to owning one.
Buying Guide
Hermès Twilly Guide 2026: Sizes, How to Tie, City of Light & UK Prices
The £150 entry into Hermès silk — Twilly vs Maxi-Twilly, five ways to tie one, why City of Light became a cult print, and how a strip of silk protects a £20,000 handle.
Buying Guide
Hermès Sandals Guide 2026: Oran vs Chypre vs Izmir — Sizing, UK Prices & Which to Buy
The H-cut slide that launched a thousand copies, the sporty Chypre, the men's Izmir — sizing quirks, real 2026 UK prices from £500, and which Hermès sandal actually suits your summer.
Buying Guide
Hermès Clutch Guide 2026: Kelly Cut, Kelly Pochette & Kelly Longue — Prices & How to Choose
The evening Hermès nobody explains: Kelly Cut vs Pochette vs Longue compared, why clutches are the sleeper route to rare leathers, and 2026 prices from a stock room that actually holds them.
Investment
Himalayan Birkin Guide 2026: How Many Exist, Real Prices & What It Takes to Own One
The £100,000+ crocodile that outperforms gold — how many Himalayans actually exist, 2026 auction and private prices, diamond vs classic hardware, and the honest route to owning one.
Bag Files
The Hermès Kellywood: The Wooden Kelly You Probably Missed (2020 Collector Piece)
A wooden Kelly? We explain the Kelly Wood — its Barenia leather frame, sculpted wood body, allocation strategy, and why this might be the most divisive Hermès release in a decade.
Guide
Hermès Colour Stories 2026: Rouge Radieux, Vert d'Eau and the New Palette
Inside the Hermès 2026 colour drop — Rouge Radieux, Vert d'Eau, Bleu Glacier and the rest. We break down each shade, leather pairings, allocation likelihood and resale outlook.
Buying Guide
The Mini Kelly Has Become the Most Allocated Bag in the World
Mini Kelly II 20 demand is now eclipsing Birkin 25. We explain why, what the boutique allocation politics look like in 2026, and how to actually buy one without joining a five-year waitlist.
Buying Guide
Birkin vs Kelly in 2026: Prices, Practicality, Investment — the Definitive Comparison
Same house, same leathers, same waitlists — completely different bags. Every difference that matters in 2026: design, daily life, allocation odds, and which one the resale data now favours.
Buying Guide
Hermès Kelly Guide 2026: History, Sizes, Sellier vs Retourné, UK Prices & How to Buy
From the 1930s Sac à Dépêches to Grace Kelly's paparazzi shield to 2026's hottest allocation — the complete Kelly guide: every size, Sellier vs Retourné, UK prices, and both routes to owning one.
Price Guide
Hermès Bag Prices 2026: Complete UK Retail and Resale Price Guide
Current UK retail prices for every major Hermès bag alongside real resale market data. Birkin, Kelly, Constance and more.
Market Report
Why the Hermès Mini Kelly Is the Most Wanted Bag of 2026
Trading at 200–300% of retail, the Mini Kelly has overtaken the Birkin as the hardest Hermès bag to obtain.
Selling Guide
How to Sell Your Hermès Bag in London: A Complete Guide
Every option compared — direct sale, consignment, auction, private sale. What to expect and how to get the best price.
Service Guide
How a Hermès Personal Shopper in London Works: What to Expect
What a personal shopping service does, how the process works, and why it saves you time and money.
Investment Guide
Is a Hermès Birkin Still the Smartest Investment in 2026?
Birkin bags have appreciated 92% over the past decade. We examine whether pre-owned Hermès remains a sound investment in today's market.
Education
Why Are Hermès Bags So Expensive? The Real Reasons Behind the Price
Craftsmanship, scarcity, no discounting — the real factors that justify Hermès prices and drive appreciation.
Buying Guide
7 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Pre-Owned Hermès
The most common errors buyers make — and how to protect yourself when purchasing pre-owned.
Authentication
How to Spot a Fake Hermès Bag: 14 Signs Experts Check First
From blind stamps to stitch density — a complete guide to authenticating pre-owned Hermès pieces before you buy.
Buying Guide
Hermès Constance Guide 2026: Sizes, UK Prices & How to Actually Buy One
Constance 18 vs 24 vs Élan, the H-buckle decoded, 2026 UK retail and resale prices, and why the third pillar of Hermès collecting is the quiet insider's choice — with the pieces in our Knightsbridge stock room now.
Care Guide
How to Care for Your Hermès Bag: Expert Maintenance Guide
Storage, cleaning, conditioning and hardware care — everything you need to keep your Birkin or Kelly in top condition.
Buying Guide
Gold vs Palladium Hardware on Hermès Bags: Which Should You Choose?
GHW, PHW and RGHW compared — aesthetics, durability, and which holds value better on the resale market.
Leather Guide
Togo vs Epsom vs Clemence: Which Hermès Leather Should You Buy?
The three most popular Hermès leathers explained — durability, texture, resale value and which suits your lifestyle.
Buying Guide
Hermès Bolide Guide 2026: The First Zipped Bag Ever Made — Sizes, Prices & Why Collectors Are Circling
Invented in 1923 as the first bag with a zip, the Bolide is the quiet intellectual of the Hermès range. Sizes 1923 to 45, Mini to travel, 2026 UK prices — and why its moment is coming.
Buying Guide
Hermès Picotin Guide 2026: Sizes, UK Prices & Why It's the Smartest First Hermès
Picotin 14 to 22, Taurillon Clémence decoded, 2026 UK prices from £4,000, and why the bucket bag Hermès built for feed sacks became the smartest first step into the house.
Buying Guide
Hermès Evelyne Guide 2026: TPM to GM, UK Prices & the Crossbody That Started It All
Built in 1978 to carry grooming brushes, adopted by everyone who values hands-free ease — the Evelyne in every size, with 2026 UK prices from £2,000 and the honest logo question answered.
Market Report
Hermès Resale Colour Index 2026: Which Shades Command the Highest Premiums?
Gold, Étoupe and Noir consistently outperform. Here is the full data on which colours hold value best.
Selling Advice
When Is the Best Time to Sell Your Hermès? A Seasonal Market Analysis
Timing your sale can make a significant difference. We analyse seasonal patterns in the pre-owned Hermès market.
Buying Guide
Hermès Blue Box Explained 2026: What the Navy Interior Means, Which Bags Get It & Why Collectors Pay More
Since 2021, Hermès has reserved a navy-lined box for its rarest releases — no announcement, no explanation. What the Blue Box actually signals, every bag family that receives it, and what it does to value, from a stock room that holds them.
Authentication
Hermès Blind Stamps Explained 2026: Year Codes, Where to Find Them & How to Read Every Era
The tiny embossed letter that dates every Hermès bag — where it hides on each model, the four stamp eras decoded, the full year-code reference, and the fakes that get it wrong.
Buying Guide
The Complete Guide to Hermès Scarves: Twilly, Carré 70, Carré 90 and Beyond
Formats, materials, styling, investment potential and how to choose your first Hermès silk piece.
Buying Guide
Hermès Kelly 25 vs 28 vs 32: Which Size Is Right for You?
Dimensions, capacity, styling, construction and resale performance compared across all three standard Kelly sizes.
Buying Guide
How to Start a Hermès Collection: A Beginner's Roadmap from First Purchase to Dream Bag
A practical roadmap for building a Hermès collection at any budget level, from silk to Birkin.
Buying Guide
Hermès Lindy Guide 2026: Mini vs 26 vs 30, UK Prices & the Case for the Range's Best Kept Secret
The double-life bag — handheld or crossbody, casual by design, quietly climbing at resale. Mini vs 26 vs 30, Clémence decoded, and 2026 UK prices from £9,500.