From what I’m gathering (and honestly, piecing together snippets like we’re doing a jigsaw puzzle with half the pieces missing), it’s this kinda vintage tote thing. Big, apparently. Like “40” big, whatever that means in Hermes-land. It’s all about that Togo leather, which, fine, I’m no leather expert, but everyone seems to think it’s the bomb. And in black, naturally. Black goes with, like, everything.
Now, the fun part is trying to figure out if you can actually *get* one. You see stuff about buying second-hand on Vestiaire Collective – which is basically, like, the posh equivalent of eBay for handbags, I guess? And then there’s talk about auction prices and some “LuxPrice-Index” thing. Sounds super intimidating, TBH. Makes you wonder if you need a financial advisor just to *consider* buying a used handbag.
The description of one I saw, the “Noir Courchevel leather Hermès White Bus 40” (seriously, who comes up with these names?), mentions “gold-tone hardware” and “dual rolled top handles.” Okay, fancy. And an “exterior pocket!” Useful! I always appreciate a good pocket. And “tonal leather lining.” Sounds…matchy-matchy? I dunno.
Honestly, the whole “White Bus” thing is confusing. Is it always white? Or is it just *called* White Bus regardless of color? The first line says “Hermès White Bus 40 in Black.” Contradictory much? Maybe “White Bus” is a model name and they come in all sorts of colors. I’m so lost.
