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Maybe if these guys spent less time in the vineyards and worrying about whether their sparkling wine moniker was secure and a little more time backing up a country that invaded the beaches of Normandy to save their butts, I’d take this all more seriously.

I mean, I love French products. I adore Pommery champagne and sadly, I haven’t found a California substitute (Now, there’s a Mission). I love Chanel Clothing (but, do let’s remember Herr Karl is not French–because you better believe HE remembers it), I love French lingerie (oooooh la la, Lise Charmel), I love French kissing….oops…wrong post, I love Hermes leather goods–a new pink 35 Birkin could stop me at ten paces. I have on occasion even LIKED a French man or two (but not at the same time).

Still, there is something disappointing about a Nation that claims to be so focused and behind the United Nations that when asked to send a deployment BY THE UN, the best they can spare are eight MEN. Where were the rest? Probably composing this advertisement in CapitalFile (a Washington based publication) espousing their solidarity and committment to ole bubbly:

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Impressive. I remember when part of CDG (Charles De Gaulle) Airport collapsed a few years back. It never did look that well assembled to me–kind of like what happens when I try to build LEGOS…..I often debate which gate is going to drop off first as I ascend the Jetson-esque gangplanks with my Pegasus (yes, Louis Vuitton–ALSO FRENCH) rolling luggage. Anyway, in a world of chaos and terrorist threats, when I first heard that M. Mitterand had raced to the scene, my initial thought was, ‘he must be going there to surrender.’ Okay, enough bashing. Time for my Cafe Au Lait and Croissant -a bientot.

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This striking 35 centimetre gem features silvertone “Palladium” hardware, rich ebene Bull Calf leather and a navy, rouge Hermes, Ivory and hunter green plaid body. Think roaring fires and hunt club scene:

Quirky in its own way, but truly Rare (It was sported on Gaultier’s Runway for ‘06 Fall) –appraising eyes will certainly appreciate the master craftsmanship as well as the subtle message that this is NOT your only Birkin. For those of us who cross dress….meaning: We love Chanel as well as Hermes, this is not the best choice as Coco Pink, Ivory and Black — all those signature CC hues are absent and clash wildly with this colour scheme — but for the true Hermes Fan, you’ve died and gone to Balmoral.

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Hermes Vibrato–Encore–as pictured on the Madison Avenue, New York Boutique. We love the deep brown leather with the famous Hermes Orange (their signature colour) accents–Redone this year—do see picture from Tokyo ‘04:

Vibrato is an expensive and rather artistic take on leatherwork. Sculpted from ribbons of leather and cut in wafer thin slices to assemble the bags with a harmonious solid hue. Featured on a Birkin (in the window AND identically as carried in Japan)–we love the versatility of the bags. Initially, it didn’t strike us as particularly usable, but it amazingly adapts to most solids in the colour families of the “solid” base. It was also featured in store fashioned into a 31cm Bolide with Hunter Green leather strap, handles and upper (torso???…) Worth a second look. Retail is $7600 and counting. Hope Santa is watching.

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