Hermes is the world's most recognisable brand for handbags and believe it or not, it probably the only handbag whose value increases with time.These are uber expensive and stores that sell them usually have a "wait list" for these. They can cost from $7500 (exluding taxes) and can go upto 5 or sometimes 6 digit figures !!!!
Its manufactured out of exotic animal skin, and can be made to order. The interior is made of goat skin and dyed to match the exterior of the bag. The metal work (the lock, keys, buckle hardware and feet studs) is plated with gold or other precious metal like palladium.The metal lock may be covered with leather as an option when custom ordering. Certain notable Hermès clients have paved buckle hardware with diamonds, notoriously resulting in one black crocodile skin Birkin which notably sold for close to $65,000 at auction in 2005.Birkin lock keys are enclosed in a type of leather lanyard known as a "clochette" which is typically, but not necessarily, carried by looping it through one of a Birkin's handles. The Birkin bag may be locked by closing the bag's top flaps over all buckle loops, wrapping the buckle straps, and closing the lock on the front hardware.Locks and keys are number-coded.
The following women own multiple Birkin handbags - Victoria Beckham
Carla Bruni
Sofia Capola
Jodie Foster
Katie Holmes
Jade Jagger
Kate Moss
Julia Roberts
Martha Stewart
Jane Birkin (the bag is named after her!!!)
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