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Reintroducing One of Hermès’ Smoothest Leathers Taurillon Novillo

Posted on October 10, 2017

Behold Taurillion Novillo, a rich leather that has the advantages of both Togo/Clemence and Epsom. In limited production since 2015, it has now taken center stage in Hermès new fall line-up. Taurillion Novillo, made from bull leather is a natural finely textured grain, much finer than either Togo or Clemence. It is lighter in weight and more rigid than these other two leathers. Like Epsom, Taurillion Novillo is rich in saturation and absorbs color beautifully. But having a natural grain,…

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Why Swift Leather Is Best for the Hermès Lover of Bold Colors

Posted on September 22, 2017

The type of leather used in making a luxury bag dictates the vividness of the color and the overall look. However, the most important factor comes down to your preferences and how you want your bag to perform. This is perhaps why Hermès has a far-reaching catalogue of leathers that all have their own unique qualities, offering a myriad of options for a multitude of personalities and lifestyles. At Madison Avenue Couture, we have the best curated collection of Hermès…

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SO and HSS Bags from Hermès – The Most Coveted Hermès Bags (Well, Except For The Diamond Crocs!)

Posted on August 14, 2017

What is the significance of SO and HSS bags at Podium? Prior to attending semi-annual Podium, each store is allocated a certain number of so-called “Special Order” (SO) bags. They are typically limited to Birkins, Kellys and Constances, and have a Horseshoe stamped next to the Hermès name on the front, hence being know by Hermès afficiandos as “HSS” bags. Bags made in accordance with VIP client requests dates back for generations, but it wasn’t until these choice items were…

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The Ruling on Reselling

Posted on August 3, 2017

In early June 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court legitimized the resale market when it decided in favor of Impression Products in the case Impression Products, Inc. v. Lexmark Int’l, Inc. The case revolved around a lawsuit of patent infringement brought by Lexmark against Impression Products, which took used Lexmark ink cartridges, refilled them with their own ink and resold them at a discount. Initially, an appeals court ruled that the conditions placed on Lexmark’s products could be enforced “as a…

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The Preeminence of Podium

Posted on July 31, 2017

What is Podium exactly? About 1,000 of Hermès’s store representatives—from directors to managers—go to Paris twice a year (in February and July) to select and bid for goods to carry in their respective outlets. The events are usually held at a building, where a sea on of products are lined up and displayed in a tradeshow-style fashion. Here, new collections are debuted, and orders for the following season are placed. In accordance with the Hermès family’s edict, in addition to…

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A Girl’s Best Friend

Posted on July 25, 2017

In its long, storied history, Chanel has built a reputation that few in the fashion industry can surpass. It continues to thrive in the saturated marketplace by keeping to certain motifs that its founder, Coco Chanel, instilled from the onset, reinventing them for modern times. These include boucle jackets, camellias and the ubiquitous little black dress. In the handbag category, quilted leather and chains are as common to the brand as sand is to the dessert. The size and silhouette…

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How the Mini Kelly Bag Speaks to Modern Woman

Posted on July 18, 2017

“The best things come in small packages”—a proverbial phrase that is often attributed to things that sparkle, and whose value is determined by the amount of karats. Lately, however, one of the most iconic bags is getting in on the action, giving diamonds and other baubles a run for their money. Last fall, Hermès introduced a revamped miniature version of one of its most celebrated and highly coveted bags: the Kelly. The Kelly is the machine gun in the luxury…

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Welcome To Our New Blog

Posted on July 17, 2017

We started Madison Avenue Couture almost eight years ago with a true love for the quality of Hermès and Chanel handbags and accessories and a recognition that the finest products of these brands are often hard to procure. Our mission was to simplify the process of purchasing ultra-luxury merchandise and enable those wanting an Hermès Birkin or Kelly or a Chanel classic to get one quickly and easily. We don’t judge a consumer by her or his pedigree, style or…

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