Among many handbags available in the market, there’s a significant gossip about the Birkin bags. Named after a singer Jane Birkin, Hermes manufactured the Birkin bags couple of decades back. Owned by few celebrities, Hermes Birkin bag has become a status symbol. The bag is in such a demand that it usually gets sold at auction and the bid goes as high as $200000 per bag.
No matter what, owning a Hermes Birkin bag has become a luxury status, and Hermes has shown their excellent craftsmanship in designing the bags.
These bags are always compared with Kelly bags, named after Grace Kelly, but the design and the work embedded on the Birkin bags are far more subtle than the Kelly.
Specification of a Hermes Birkin Bag
1) Design: Well, talking about the design, it is made of durable leather and stitch work is impeccable. The leather lining runs throughout the bag inside out.
2) Craftsmanship: The bag is stitched and hand made in France. The bags are so uniquely designed that the features of one bag differ from one another. The Birkin bags are polished and painted, and it takes a couple of days to be ready.
3) Size: Birkin bag comes with two variants:
a. Short range is starting 25-centimeters extending to 40-centimeters: Used as general purpose handbags for carrying day to day items.
b. Long range 50 and 55 – centimeters: Used for commuting and traveling purpose.
4) Color: Birkin bags come in many colors – Black, Brown, Pink, Red, and White, etc.
5) Security: A small key and lock are provided with the Birkin. The strap wraps around the bag and provides a key and a detachable lock to securely place items inside the bag.
6) Gold Plated: The lock, keys, four little feet at the bottom and the buckles are gold plated. Few Birkin variants are palladium plated too.
The specification speaks a lot for the Birkin bags that comes with a hefty price range. It is advised to look for a more detailed specification before buying a bag. No doubt, the resale value of the bag is quite high too. There is a significant waiting list for the Birkin Bags and to get a hold on one; you definitely need to deal with patience.
To sum up, Hermes Birkin bags are highly meticulously designed handbags for the people who want to add another luxury status to their profile. But, it’s always exciting to carry your Birkin and feel ‘PROUD’ of it.
