It's Almost Hermès Time

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The Hermès sale at the Metropolitan Pavilion opens to the public on Wednesday, but as Madison Avenue Spy points out, there's a VIP preview tomorrow. Brave it if you dare, but it sounds like a tough nut to crack: "An invite along with identification is usually required. Some seasons we've even seen spouses asked to wait outside." If you do get in, do send us all the details. [MAS]