Storage, care and insurance

Store Hermes bags in their original dust bags, stuffed lightly with tissue paper to maintain their shape. Keep away from direct light and humidity. Leather handles benefit from occasional conditioning with leather products appropriate for the specific leather type. Hardware should be stored away from contact with other metals

The soft gold plating on Hermes hardware is susceptible to scratching. Avoid over-conditioning: Hermes leathers are treated by the factory and do not require frequent application of leather products. For significant collections, specialist personal property insurance with agreed value coverage. Standard homeowners policies have low limits for personal property and rarely cover the full value of a significant handbag collection.

CollectorGrade take

Over-conditioning is as damaging as neglect for Hermes leathers. The factory treatment is designed to last. Infrequent, appropriate conditioning with products designed for the specific leather type is the correct approach.