Hermès Bags

Hermès bags have been the most sought-after handbags in the world for many years. Birkin bags' perennial attraction assures its collector value, along with the bags' high-quality leathers and exceptional workmanship. The Birkin handbag was one of the first "It Bags," and it has since become one of the most coveted status symbols in fashion.

When Kim Cattrall's Samantha Jones gets to the top of a five-year waiting list for a Hermès Birkin bag by using the name of her new client, Lucy Liu, rather than her own in 2001's Sex and the City, fashion pop culture history buffs will take note. After a series of setbacks, Jones is left without her new company, her new Birkin, and the US$4,000 price tag.

One may also see Birkins on the arms of celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow's Margot Tenenbaum in the 2001 film The Royal Tenenbaums and Cardi B and practically every member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan nowadays.

Despite the fact that the Birkin bag has been around for almost 40 years, the process of purchasing one is still not a simple one. Even if you don't have to wait five years, prices have gone up, so you'll have to put in some more effort.

Hermès Birkin bags are meticulously crafted by hand by Hermès craftsmen who have spent years honing their craft and learning the ins and outs of the Hermès brand before ever touching a single Birkin bag.

The Hermès Birkin bag's distinctive rectangular form and double-rolled handles are instantly identifiable.Hermès Birkin bags, with their gold and palladium hardware and realistic harness details, are useful pieces of art.

Jane Birkin, a fashion star of the 1960s, was the inspiration for the original Birkin bag. The 35-centimeter bag was intended to be a stylish and athletic carryall.
If you want to go from the office to dinner or drinks, the smallest model is the 25cm or "Baby Birkin" bag from Hermès. Both the Birkin 30cm and 35cm are ideal for carrying all of your day's necessities in one bag. It's common to use the Birkin 40cm as a briefcase or travel bag since it's the largest.

Some Birkin bags are fashioned from exotic leathers like ostrich, alligator, and crocodile in addition to premium leathers like Togo, Epsom, and Clemence.
CITES regulations govern the production of all exotic Birkin handbags.

Birkin bags from Hermès Special Order or Horseshoe Stamp (HSS) bags to new, in-store versions are all part of our carefully picked assortment.

Purchasing a Birkin bag

Although the process of purchasing a Birkin bag isn't well-known, Hermès makes the style's history available on its website for free.

Jane Birkin and Jean-Louis Dumas, the former CEO of Hermès, were on an Air France trip in 1984 when the concept for the bag was born, according to the legend. As a newlywed mother, Birkin stated she couldn't locate the right purse at the moment.

He then sketched a design inspired in part by Birkin's Kelly bag (named after actress Grace Kelly), as well as a suitcase used by his companion Serge Gainsbourg, according to fashion history." With its rectangular shape and compartments that could accommodate a baby's bottle among other essentials, the Birkin bag was soon created.

The reason why you can't buy a Birkin bag from a Hermès 

To maintain the bag's appeal of exclusivity, Gorra explains, "the process of purchasing a Hermès Birkin on the primary market is veiled in mystery. As a result, chances are slim that you'll find a Birkin bag in a Hermès store near you. A waiting list for the bag may be seen here, but no one can say for sure when they will be able to take it home.

The selling price of a Birkin is kept under wraps by Hermès, which has a strict inventory control policy and raises prices on a regular basis. You can't just go into a Hermès shop because they prioritize regular customers."

What is the price of a Birkin bag?

A Birkin bag may cost anywhere from $20,000 to over $100,000. Resale prices range from $12,000 to $18,000, but some of the most sought-after pieces have sold for as much as $2 million for a diamond-encrusted model.

Where can you get Birkin bags in 2022?

Start by buying at your favorite luxury vintage store, where you'll discover fashions that have been properly authenticated.

The most typical method is to buy a luxury resale site. Check our Hermes Collection