Runway Review: Hermes Spring 2008 Handbags
By: Erin D.
Victoria Beckham can sleep easy tonight, as there were a slew of
Hermes purses for their No. 1 fan to sink her teeth into at the
Hermes Spring 2008 show in Paris. Chestnut, white, honey, green, a bizarre burgundy/orange/red crocodile creation, and (my favorite) an intense teal
ostrich Birkin - there were lots of eye candy for
Hermes purists, including clutches and an odd padlock-shaped evening bag. But ultimately the show felt like a disappointment. Yes, the
Birkin and the
Kelly bag are classics, but where’s the reinvention? Where’s the new stuff? At least give us some more exciting colors!
While the
handbags didn’t exactly break new ground, they did confirm once and for all that crocodile is HUGE right now. Seriously, are there any reptiles still breathing?
Photos from Style.com.
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