First things first: the Birkin. It’s not just a bag; it’s, like, *the* bag. The kind that whispers (or maybe shouts?) “I’ve arrived, and I can afford to park my yacht right here.” You know?
The story is pretty cool, actually. Apparently, Jane Birkin (the ultimate cool girl, right?) was on a plane and her stuff spilled out of her bag. Jean-Louis Dumas, the head honcho at Hermès back then, was like, “Hey, maybe we can design something better?” And bam! The Birkin was born. Legend has it he even sketched a design on an airsick bag! Talk about a serendipitous puke moment, eh?
Now, the price tag… *whew*. Let’s just say you could probably buy a decent car, or maybe a small apartment in, like, not-so-fancy part of town, for the cost of one of these. Why so expensive? Well, each one is made by a single artisan, someone super skilled from France, who spends, like, *weeks* meticulously crafting it. It’s not mass-produced garbage, that’s for sure. And the leather? Forget about it! We’re talking top-of-the-line stuff here.
You can find them in different sizes too, like the Birkin 25 (kinda cute and compact), the Birkin 30 (seems like a good middle ground), and the classic Birkin 35 (the OG, maybe a little too big for everyday, imo). Oh, and don’t even get me started on the hardware! Gold, Palladium… you name it!
You can find them second hand on sites like Enjoei, which is cool if you’re trying to snag one without totally obliterating your bank account. But still, expect to pay a pretty penny.
Honestly, I kinda get the hype. It *is* a beautiful bag. And there’s something about the whole history and craftsmanship that makes it feel special. But… *man*, that price! You gotta really, *really* want it. Like, “sell my kidney for a Birkin” level of want.
Celebrities love ’em, of course. Kim K probably has a room dedicated just to her Birkins. Makes you wonder, though, if they actually *use* them, or if they’re just trophies. I bet Jane Birkin herself would probably just chuck her stuff in there and not give a damn about babying it, which is kinda the point, right?
