Hermès’ ₹17,970 ‘Band-Aid’ can’t heal wounds but will hurt your wallet, and maybe fix it too! |
Luxury fashion never ceases to amaze us. One moment it’s a ₹10 lakh microbag that can’t hold a mint, the next it’s a stone-encrusted paperclip. And now, Hermès has officially entered the chat with its boldest creation yet: Band-Aid–style leather patches priced at INR 17,970. Not for healing wounds. Not for medical emergencies. Just vibes.The French luxury house calls them “reusable lambskin patches” under its quirky Petit h line, where the brand transforms leftover materials into high-fashion oddities. Each pack contains three leather ‘bandages’, and the fun part? You don’t get to choose the colour or the leather type. It’s a surprise. Because nothing screams luxury like paying nearly ₹18,000 for a mystery item the size of your thumb.
According to Hermès, these patches are meant to “evoke the idea of repair” and can be used to hang photos, conceal your laptop camera, stick notes, or simply “personalise your belongings.” So essentially, they’re glorified stickers… that cost more than a fully stocked first-aid kit, a nice dinner, and a weekend getaway combined.But here’s where it gets interesting. As bizarre as it sounds, Hermès absolutely knows what it’s doing. The brand isn’t selling function. It’s selling fantasy. It’s selling the thrill of owning something so outrageously niche, it automatically becomes an insider luxury flex. Because when it comes to designer labels, logic has never been the point. Exclusivity is.
And let’s be honest, there’s a specific type of fashion lover who will buy this without blinking. The type who believes the orange Hermès box has healing powers. The type who thinks of luxury not as an object, but as an identity. For them, this isn’t a Band-Aid. It’s a collector’s piece. A conversation starter. A subtle wink that says, “Yes, I paid ₹18,000 for a sticker, and no, I don’t regret it.”In a world where trends come and go in minutes, Hermès continues to push the boundaries of what luxury can mean — sometimes elegant, sometimes absurd, always iconic. And whether we laugh at it, roll our eyes, or secretly add it to our wish list, one thing is certain: Hermès knows how to keep the fashion world talking.After all, not every bandage heals. Some just break the internet and your wallet.
