Sunday 22 February 2015

My Favourite Designer Handbag - The Hermes Birkin Bag


Today's blog post is all about my favourite designer handbags. The Hermes Birkin bag will forever hold the number one spot as my favourite designer bag. I feel like these are the most versatile bags around, the Birkin is such a simple bag yet it can be the perfect finishing to any outfit. Between the wait lists, its ladylike allure and the iconic name, the Birkin is still to this day 'the must-have bag.' From the pictures below you can see Hermes' finest bag on the arms of todays' 'It girls' such as the Kardashians/Jenners, Victoria Beckham, Miranda Kerr, Alessandra Ambrosio etc.

Khloe Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian spotted carrying their Hermes Birkin bag.

 Kim Kardashian carrying a birkin which looks to be a deep purple/brown shade.
 Alessandra Ambrosio carrying her Birkin bag, which seems to me a type of light brown shade.

 Miranda Kerr carrying the most commonly brought - black Birkin bag.
Victoria Beckham carrying one of her many Birkin bags in a pastel blue shade.


The Birkin bag can range from £6,700 to £100,000 ($10,500 to $150,000) but sometimes the bags exceed the £100,000 price mark at auctions. The costs of the bags escalate dependent on the type of material used to create the bag.

"The bags are distributed to Hermes boutiques on unpredictable schedules and in limited quantities, creating scarcity and exclusivity" - Wikipedia. The Birkin bag is available in a variety of hides such as calf leather, crocodile, ostrich and lizard - the interior of the bag is lined with high quality goat skin. One of the most expensive hides is saltwater crocodile skin. "It is highly coveted and, for several years, was reputed for having waiting list of up to six years - the longest wait for any bag in history" - Wikipedia.


Above picture: In March 2013, The Philippine Star reported that a very high-end, 30cm Shiny Rouge H Porosus Crocodile Birkin with 18k gold fittings fetched $203,150 (£131,940) at an auction in Dallas, Texas.

Thank you to everyone who read my blog and my future blog posts,

love, Chloe.

1 comment:

  1. Generally, handbags are of different types. Some are called purse, pocket bag, hand carry etc. SO women can choose them according to their choice and preference. They are available in different and attractive colors. They are also available in different designs as well. But designer handbags are my best choice.

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