B for Birkin

Last week, a friend of mine showed me her new Birkin bag size 35 in exotic leather. Yes, the queen of all bags. Yes, the devious neon orange box. Yes, it worth more than my car. It's a pleasure to see my friend in her happiest mood. I had the opportunity to observe up close and touch the texture of the exotic leather. It's more structured and majestically glossy. I still remember the moment I saw this bag in a tabloid magazine back in my middle school days. It always become my top favourite until today. Let's talk about Birkin Bag by Hermes.

Top celebrities like Victoria Beckham, Kim Kardashian, Kimora Lee, Naomi Campbell, Rachel Zoe, Lady Gaga, Miranda Kerr are among who are have been spotted fashionably with Birkin Bag.

 

 

The history behind this bag was it named after an actress and singer, Jane Birkin. Jean-Louis Dumas was seated next to Jane on the flight from Paris to London. He was the Chief Executive of Hermes. Ms. Birkin's straw bag contents fell to the deck. She explained to Monsieur Dumas that it had been difficult to find  a weekend bag in leather that she liked. Monsieur Dumas created a bag special for Ms. Birkin based on an 1892 Hermes's design. She quotes "What's the use of having a second one?" She laughs. "You only need one and it busts your arm; they're bloody heavy. I'm going to have an operation for tendonitis in the shoulder" Since then, this devious bag has become an icon around the world.

Hermes a brand from France is famous with their handmade creations and well-expert artisans. Saddle stitching was Hermes's signature. An average a Birkin is created in 48 hours or more depends on the customer demands. Each Birkin bag is hand-sewn, buffed, painted and polished. It takes days to finish it beautifully by Hermes's craftsman.

The Birkin bag prices range approx. from MYR 60K up to MYR 500K depending to colour, hides material and hardware selection. It comes in range of sizes with variety of leathers. A Birkin is in 25, 30, 35, 40 centimeters. You can choose your bag hides in calf leather, ostrich, lizard or the expensive saltwater crocodile skin.

For those who don't know, Birkin bag that has Shooting Star stamp are Paris Made in France and Horse Shoe stamp represent a Birkin with tri-colours combination. In year of 2010, Hermes announced that waiting list are no longer exist. Now, every Birkin admirer or regular customer can purchase their Birkin bag little bit easier. Maybe in future I own it too in exotic skin, fingers crossed. I would like to see Birkin in White Fox Fur in size 25 for next Hermes Winter Collection.

What I love about Hermes that they really taking care their quality and exclusivity. The simplicity with classy touch on each of their designs really catches my attention. The codes on the strap lock are representing year the bag made and your own personal craftsman that create your bag. If it needs repair or maybe reconditioning; bring your bag to your nearest Hermes Boutique. The codes will help you to identify your craftsman. That little details makes Hermes very special from other brands. The heritage on their timeless designs proves that simplicity always win and Hermes will stay strong until to the next generation.

* Photos source from Curated Editions KL. For further information how to purchase, visit Curated Editions KL website www.curatededitions.com