Hermes Birkin Handbag – A Classic Handbag
One of the classiest handbags ever is a Birkin Bag by Hermes. This timeless handbag that is one of the most sought-after handbags in the world was designed in late 1960 and has remained a status symbol and a lasting example of enduring beauty, classic style and ageless design. A Birkin handbag is handmade and is considered a badge of wealth because of its exclusivity and high price.
Hermes Birkin Handbag
The Hermes Birkin bag is said to be made originally for singer and actress Jane Birkin and has since then become even more famous than the actress. It is the second Hermes bag named after an actress and both these handbags that carry an actress’ name have become the prime examples of the type of Hermes bags that have created quite a craze in the fashion world.
This very exclusive and pricey bag is made in a variety of leathers, from calf, lizard, and crocodile to ostrich leather. It becomes more expensive as the scales of the hide get smaller. The most expensive Hermes Birkin is made of saltwater crocodile hide. The lining of a classic Hermes Birkin handbag is made of goat skin and the color of the lining matches the color of the outer material. The cost of this classic handbag depends on the skin, hardware fixture and color.
A Hermes Birkin bag with a clasp decorated with diamonds went for a hefty $64,800 in an auction held in 2004, proof of the obsession for a Hermes Birkin bag by the rich and famous. There is a long waiting list of women desirous of possessing a Hermes Birkin even at a regular price of $6,000 making it one of the most expensive handbag and hard to come-by handbag in the world. It is even passed on like a family heirloom from generation to generation. Photo by Yvette Ilagan
