After sharing her Birkin success story, Heart easily gained an elite clientele

With her natural gift in the arts and some six million followers on Instagram, Heart was soon sought out by celebrity Hermès owners and international collectors who either wanted to remedy their own high-priced mistakes – or simply wanted to personalise their collection with a one-of-a-kind twist. She’s had more than 50 commissions to date.

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At US$1,800 a pop, it ain’t a cheap tweak

Staying true to the reputation of Hermès bags, Heart also has a wait-list for paint jobs – and charges 90,000 Philippine pesos (US$1,800) to paint your luxury purse. You’ll get a run for your money though, as the talented artist gives her clients exclusivity by limiting her number of commissions.

But what you want, you got – it’s highly personalised

Interested bagaholics need to take note that Heart usually bases her design on the client’s personality. It’s almost impossible not to like her usual themes – ranging from vibrant images of birds and flowers to muted tones of elegant ladies.

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Hermès has always been supportive of Heart’s art

So, what does the French luxury house think about Heart’s artistic endeavours on their prized pieces? Well, Hermès approves of it so much that they even organised an event for the Filipino celebrity. As a Hermès bag painter and an avid collector herself, Heart has cultivated a special relationship with the high-end fashion brand.

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