Why Does Hermès Produce Pink Bags With Palladium Hardware Instead of Gold Hardware?

Dear PurseBop,

How come Hermès usually produces pink bags with palladium hardware? I think gold hardware looks so much nicer with pink but this seems to be only available through special order?
Thank you!

Dear Gold Hardware Lover:

A person’s preference with respect to hardware is a very personal choice. Many people prefer gold hardware with any color bag. Others prefer palladium. And some prefer variety with respect to their hardware. Nevertheless, Hermès pairs the color of hardware they believe best suits the color of the bag.

It is true that Hermès generally pairs palladium hardware with its pink bags because they believe it complements the color best. There are classic colors such as noir, gold, etain, etoupe and others that are produced with gold and palladium hardware.

When offered a Special Order, the client has the opportunity to choose gold, brushed gold, permabrass, palladium, brushed palladium or rose gold hardware. This makes their bag even more unique.