First off, let’s talk about *what* the logo even is. It’s this drawing by Alfred de Dreux, called “Le Duc attelé, groom à l’attente.” Basically, it’s a dude with a horse and carriage. Introduced in the 50s, super classic. Why a horse? Well, Hermès started out making harnesses and equestrian gear, so it kinda makes sense, ya know? Staying true to their roots and all that jazz.
Now, *where* do you find this little guy? Typically, inside the bag. Under the flap of a Birkin or Kelly, apparently. And it should say “Hermès – Paris – Made in France” right underneath it. Gotta be centered, even, and clean. If it looks smudged or crooked… well, you might have a problem, Houston. Also, they use a blind stamp on leather items, which is like a little code, or something. Honestly, decoding *that* is a whole other level of Hermès obsession. I mean, who has the time?! But, apparently, it tells you the year the bag was made.
And the dust bag! OMG the details. The dust bag *itself* might have the logo printed with *one* or *two* rings around the logo, depending on how old it is. Like seriously? It’s almost too much to keep track of.
Speaking of details… the color of the logo stamping can be natural, gold, or silver. Should be clean and evenly spaced. If you’re looking at a bag and it looks like it was stamped by a toddler… red flag!
Honestly, the whole thing is intimidating. You gotta check the stitching, the hardware, the *dust bag ring count*?! It’s enough to give anyone anxiety. I personally think that even if the Hermès logo is slightly off, as long as the bag is well-made, the quality is good, and it still serves as a functional bag, the value is still there.
