Birkin Legacy

Jane Birkin

WE ALL KNOW THE BIRKIN BAG, BUT DO YOU KNOW THE FACTS?

History: The Birkin is named for actress Jane Birkin. According to Hermes, Jean-Louis Dumas, chairman and president of Hermes until 2007, saw Birkin struggling with a tapestry bag on a flight. Out of friendship, he created a larger bag in 1984 of black supple leather to suit her needs. Production: Each Birkin handbag is handmade by one crafsman in France, taking 18-25 hours each. Design: The Birkin comes in 25-, 30-, 35- and 40- centimeter sizes. The 50- and 55-centimeter bags are meant for traveling. Colors include black, red, brown, orange, baby blue, navy blue, white, pink and golden tan, and various skins such as calf leather, ostrich, crocodile and lizard. Cost: Prices start at $7,200 and vary depending on the finish, lining and hardware (such as feet studs, lock, key or buckle).

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