Question:
Typically, how much money do I have to spend at the Hermes store before getting offered a Special Order?
Dear Hoping for a Special Order:
Placing a Special Order is an exclusive offer provided by your SA. The inner workings of a particular Hermes boutique is shrouded in secrecy and mystery. No one knows for certain how the Special Order process works. And each boutique operates differently. It is our understanding that each boutique is allotted a certain number of Special Orders that they may place each spring and fall. Not every SA is given the opportunity to offer a SO to their client each season. In the larger stores, there may be 30 or more SA’s working who each have their list of clients that would qualify. However, all SAs may not be given the opportunity to offer one or two of its clients a SO that season.
With respect to how much you have to spend to be offered a Special Order, there is no set amount. Again, it does not depend solely on your spend profile. There are several factors that go into the entire SO process. The best thing to do is to let your SA know that you would love the opportunity to place a SO should the opportunity arise, and ask if there is anything you could do to increase your chances of being offered one.
Read:
Insider’s Guide to Hermes Special Orders
- Pursebop posted 2 years ago
- last edited 2 years ago
