Since its 1984 debut, the Hermès Birkin bag has become a coveted status symbol as much as it has an exclusive collector’s piece. The handbag is among the most expensive in the world, and the appetite for the accessory is well-known inside and outside the fashion industry.
The history of the Birkin bag owes to a chance meeting on a flight from Paris to London in 1981, when British actress, singer and model Jane Birkin found herself describing her ideal handbag to another passenger. The two travelers hadn’t properly met, so it wasn’t immediately clear that she was practically brainstorming a future product with Hermès chairman Jean-Louis Dumas. When the latter identified himself, he told the star that Hermès was prepared to produce the accessory of her dreams. A discussion followed that involved rough sketches on an Air France airsickness bag, and the Birkin was introduced three years later.
A spacious and symmetrical rectangular bag that features dual handles as compared to the trapezoidal single-handle frame of the company’s popular Kelly, the Birkin has amassed a rabidly enthusiastic fan base since its inception.
Because it is so pricey and sought after, the goatskin-lined Birkin has frequently been targeted by counterfeiters, and its modest aesthetic and understated branding prevent it from being easily discernible from fakes. An array of metallic hardware fixtures, most often produced in gold or palladium, helps distinguish this dynamic handcrafted tote, and likely assisted the French police officers who broke up an international counterfeit Birkin operation in 2012.
Among the characteristics that are integral to determining a Birkin’s authenticity as well as rendering it a truly desirable collector’s item are the signature lock and accompanying keys. The latter are tucked inside a lanyard made from a single piece of leather and draped around one of the handles. There are scuff-resistant base studs, too — a defense system to shield the durable leather exterior from damage should its owner park it on a gritty sidewalk. The studs are hammered in and can’t twist off, so there isn’t any danger of the bag losing its feet.
Each tote is hand-sewn according to Hermès’s centuries-old saddle-stitching technique, and the exotic leathers — a variety that includes ostrich and crocodile — are subsequently painted and polished by house craftsmen in France. Owing to the artisan construction effort behind this globally adored accessory, it may take up to several days to produce a single Birkin bag.
Jane had to wait for hers, too.
Hermes Birkin 35 Blue de France Bag Palladium Hardware Togo Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
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By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
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By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
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By Hermès
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By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
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By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
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By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
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By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
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By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
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By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
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By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
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By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
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By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
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Hermes Birkin 25 Rouge Exotic Lizard Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
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By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
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By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
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By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
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By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
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By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
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By Hermès
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By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
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By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
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By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
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By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
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By Hermès
Located in London, England
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By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
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By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
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By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
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By Hermès
Located in London, England
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Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
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By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
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Located in Miami, FL
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Located in London, England
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By Hermès
Located in London, England
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By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
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By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
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By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
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By Hermès
Located in London, England
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Hermès Birkin 25 Vert De Gris Togo Leather With Gold Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
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Hermès Birkin 35 Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Gold HW #D Preowned Condition
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
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Hermès Birkin 25 HSS Rouge Sellier Noir Black Togo Leather Gold HW Stamp K
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
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Hermes Rose Tyrien/ Rubis Epsom Leather 35cm Candy Birkin Bag PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
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Hermes Birkin 50 Limited Edition Endless Road Bleu De Prusse Palladium Hardware
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Located in Aventura, FL
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Hermes Birkin 30 Lime Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
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Hermes Rose Tyrien Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
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Hermes Birkin 30 Bamboo Green Shiny Porosus Crocodile Bag GHW
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Located in Aventura, FL
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Located in New York, NY
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By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
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Hermes Birkin 30 Shiny Porosus Purple Amethyst Crocodile Bag with Diamonds
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
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