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Dear PurseBop: Do I Need to Buy Fine Jewelry To Be Offered a Quota Bag?

It is a new year and with that comes price increases at Hermès. The U.S., Europe, and other countries all experienced significant increases on quota and non-quota bags, as well as in other métiers. Have you received a new bag since the price increases went into effect? See the new prices in effect in the U.S. here, and in the EU here.

This month we provide everything you need to know about when to travel to Paris to avoid fashion weeks when the City is busier than usual. In addition, we provide answers to our community’s questions relating to whether it is necessary to buy fine jewelry to get offered a quota bag, is the Kelly Pochette or the Mini Kelly more popular presently, when is the best time to take the stickers off your new handbag, and much more.

Remember to keep submitting your questions here, and check our Dear PurseBop portal regularly for newly posted questions and answers here.

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Dear PurseBop: What Are The Paris Fashion Week Dates for 2026

Paris Fashion Week occurs every year at 6 different times of the year. Many prefer to visit Paris when there are no fashion shows scheduled. Others enjoy the energy, excitement, and celebrity spotting during Fashion Weeks. Dear PurseBop gives you the exact dates here so you can plan your trip to Paris and be well informed.

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Dear PurseBop: How Can I Carry My Luxury Designer Handbags to Work Without Being Judged?

Carrying luxury handbags to the workplace have many delicate considerations. The nature of the workplace, (corporate, law, medicine, fashion, etc) places a role. The seniority of the person carrying the bag. The amount of logos displayed on the bag. And other areas must be explored. Dear PurseBop details how to navigate using a luxury handbag in the workplace with grace and sophistication here.

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Dear PurseBop: Do I Need to Buy Fine Jewelry to be Offered a Quota Bag at Hermès?

Many on social media claim that the quickest way to be offered a quota bag at Hermès is to buy fine jewelry. This is not necessarily true. Dear PurseBop explains how to shop intelligently while enjoying the entire experience here.

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Dear PurseBop: Is The Kelly Pochette or the Mini Kelly More Popular Currently?

Since the release of the Mini Kelly II in 2016, this mini bag has been a coveted treasure by many Hermès collectors. Recently, the Kelly Pochette has exploded in popularity over the past several years. But which one is more popular? Dear PurseBop breaks down the cost from the boutique versus the resale market for each bag here. You be the judge.

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Dear PurseBop: How Do I Ask My Hermès SA About the Status of my Wishlist Without Seeming Too Pushy?

Having a relationship with a Hermès Sales Associate is key to being offered your next dream bag. As you get to know each other and shop over time, the conversation gets easier and easier. Dear PurseBop has specific ideas on how to discuss the issue and have an ongoing conversation about your next wish list bag here.

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Dear PurseBop: When Should I Take The Stickers Off the Hardware of my Hermès Bags?

Are you team take off the stickers immediately after purchase, or team leave the stickers on until they start to peel on their own? This is an ongoing discussion among Hermès collectors. Read here what you need to know about the hardware stickers and how they can damage your hardware over time.

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Published: February 7th, 2026
Updated: February 7th, 2026