![]() With many celebrities having closest dedicated to the bag entirely, like Kris Jenner. Victoria Beckham who is often spotted with the renowned it bag in a variety of colours, has been reported to have a collection of over 100 Birkins, estimated to be worth over two million dollars. Of course, making it an A-listers favourite as the ultimate status symbol, receiving worldwide admiration. How did the Birkin bag gain such a status?Įver since the iconic bag took off in the 90s it has not slowed down, continuing to grow in price, popularity, and exclusivity. Beginning the all too well known, It-bag era. Meaning, the Birkin didn’t take off in the status we know it as today until the mid-to-late 90s. Chanel heavily dominated the luxury market in the 80s. It might be hard to imagine now with the Birkin being the most infamous It-Bag of them all, but in the early 80s the bag was far from an overnight sensation. Until opening its first Parisian store in 1837 and entering the world of luxury handbags in 1922. The historic fashion house was originally known for its distinguished creation of crafted horse harnesses and carriages. The bag was officially created in 1984, a highly functional and spacious design. His original sketches said to be featuring a spacious rectangular holdall with a burnished flap and saddle stitching. The two discussed the ideal roomy and classic bag, as they sketched out a faint scribble of what would become the iconic Birkin we see today. Her papers scattered over the plane when her neighbour seated sat up and helped to collect her belongings back for her, he introduced himself as the executive chairman of Hermès himself Jean-Louis Dumas, as if by fate the two collided paths.Īs she discussed not being able to find a suitable bag for her everyday needs as a young mother, Dumas began sketching with his keen eye. Known for carrying a wicker basket everywhere with her from diapers to diaries, the legend goes when she placed it in the upper head compartments, the lid came off. International sweetheart, actress, and singer Jane Birkin dropped her belongings by chance. Yes, you read that right! In 1981 on a flight from Paris to London the desirable bag was first born. The most valuable bag of our time was first imagined in the sky.
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