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Correcting a Major Faux Pas

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Sometime ago, Aesthetics Specialist (AS) gave an expensive branded bag to a talent manager (TM) out of goodwill. TM has a stable of talents who are/were part of the business of AS. Upon seeing the bag, TM commented that it was a very good replica and soon enough, AS got wind of what TM said. To save face and avoid further embarrassment, AS immediately went to the local store that sold the real thing, bought one, and sent it to TM. Since AS bought the first bag from a flight attendant, AS thought it was genuine. AS, of course, had not yet realized that TM has one of the sharpest eyes when it comes to high-end bags.

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Search for the Hermes Haut a Courroie (HAC)

40 cm Etoupe HAC in Matte Croco

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40cm Potiron HAC in Ostrich

I prefer the Sac de Voyage Hermes Haut a Courroie (HAC) 40cm over the Hermes Birkin 40cm. I think this size of this bag is more suited for my built. I only have one HAC in Thalassa Blue and I have been wanting to buy another one. When I went to the Hermes Flagship Store in Fauborg St. Honore this afternoon, I felt an adrenalin rush  when I spotted these three Hermes HAC 40 cm in the display window. Unfortunately, according to the sales associate, these pieces are not for sale. She does even know their selling prices. I was even more disappointed when she told me that Hermes stopped producing the HAC since last year. Sigh!

Hand Woven Tote by Aranaz

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