While on the hunt for the my next treasure, I also really enjoy hearing stories about my friends experiences at luxury retailers, resorts or even an experience. The latest exploration I heard of was from my friend Chris who traveled to Tokyo for a week to vacation plus see some friends. Chris is originally from Canada but has traveled extensively and also knows my LOVE for Hermes.

Chris was gracious enough to want to visit the Hermes Tokyo store for me while on his vacation. I was so excited when he texted me that he found the enormous Hermes boutique, which he photographed for me.

More importantly, what is inside the store? With some unique saddle and equestrian displays across this massive Hermes store, the actual merchandise lacked in the category of selection.

When Chris asked a SA to see all the Clic Clacs and Clic H bracelets that they had available, they literally only had 3 colors - two of which are classic colors that always remain in the Hermes collections.

Very disappointed with how little they had to offer, he decided to make his way up the different levels of the store eventually ending up in the line for leather goods. While they had a few cute bag accessory charms, the prices in Japanese Yen were far higher then the North American prices. Still, Chris wanted to see what leather goods, especially bags, that he would be able to possibly purchase on this trip.

While waiting for 20 minutes or so in line for a leather specialist to be available, Chris was told he could not take any other photos inside the store or of certain displays - which I have never heard of before. When a leather specialist is available, Chris of course goes for the big guns and asks her if she has any Birkin or Kelly bags available - she regretfully declines that they do not have any in the store at this time and to please check back.

Chris did hear her mention the prices of the Birkin bags which have shown the price increase again compared to the North American pricing. I do know that right now Hermes has increased their USA pricing as of 8 weeks ago.

All in all, Chris had an amazing trip, he was able to explore Hermes Tokyo and take some amazing photos that are shown in this post. This does teach me more about when I see something at Hermes, BUY IT, because it might not be there the next time or even be carried at another H boutique.