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The Birkin Bag... What's The Deal?

Owning a Birkin bag is a feat in and of itself. These high end, ultra exclusive handbags constantly receive exposure in the news as a symbol of scathing luxury.

The price for a Hermes Birkin handbag starts at several thousand dollars and can reach as high as 6 figures, and even if you have the money to spend, the waiting list is often 2 years!

The Birkin Bag was named after Jane Birkin, a British singer and actress who was born in France.

Where Did It Come From? 

The Hermes Birkin Handbag is named after Jane Birkin, a British-born singer and actress who reached wide popularity in France during the 1960s and 70s. The bags were first produced in the 1980s and there is a funny story about how the Birkin bag came to be:

In 1981 Jane Birkin was aboard a flying plane when she dropped her handbag and all of the contents spilled onto the floor. The President of Hermes was seated nearby, and witnessed the incident. He then offered to produce a line of bags named after her. An amusing sidenote is that she had to pay for her own bag once it was produced!

Hey! I Want One of Those! 

Hermes Birkin bag imitations are widespread, so if you happen to find one on the corner of Canal Street made out of rubber, don't be disappointed when someone calls you out.

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