The Birkin 30 is arguably the most famous handbag in the world. So if you haven’t heard of it, then you might want to get up to date. Not only is the Birkin the most famous bag in the world, but it’s also the most popular handbag Hermès has to offer. You might be wondering what makes this bag so coveted and different from any other luxury handbag, well, there are a number of reasons we’ll go into below.
The namesake behind the Birkin bag
It’s no surprise that the Birkin bag is named after English-French actress, songwriter and humanitarian Jane Birkin. The name actually came from an interaction between Jane Birkin and the chief executive of Hermès at the time, Jean Louis-Dumas.
As the story goes, on a flight from Paris to London, Jane Birkin ended up with a seat next to Jean Louis-Dumas. During the flight, the contents of Birkin’s bag spilt all over the floor, which led to a discussion about what the ideal bag should look like. Following their conversation, Louis-Dumas drew up the original design of the Hermès Birkin right there and then, on the back of an aeroplane vomit bag (very glamorous).
What makes this bag so popular?
So what is it about the Birkin 30 that makes it so popular? Here are four reasons why the Hermès Birkin bag is the perfect investment.
It’s been spotted on the arm of numerous celebrities
From Kate Moss to Victoria Beckham and Georgina Rodríguez, most A-list celebrities have been spotted wearing a Hermès Birkin. Not only is Hermès establishing the bag as one which is extremely practical (both Kate and Victoria used the Birkin as a nappy bag) but also one of style. A lot of the time, when people see their favourite celebrity wearing something, they may take inspiration from it and look into purchasing the same staple item.
The Birkin has an air of exclusivity
There is a certain exclusivity to owning a Birkin bag. In case you don’t know anything about purchasing a Birkin bag, not everyone can walk into a Hermès store and come out with a brand new handbag. In fact, the Birkin bag is becoming more and more exclusive as time goes on, due to the fact that there are fewer of them being sold nowadays. Usually, a Hermès handbag is ‘earned’ as such. For example, you have to create a rapport with your sales associate, and with Hermès as a brand. Without this, the chances of getting your hands on a brand new Birkin is pretty low.
The Birkin is always on-trend
The Birkin bag transcends time. What we mean by this is that when trends change, it’s unlikely that the Birkin bag will ever go ‘out of fashion.’ Obviously, fashion is personal and is sometimes subjective, but trends will inevitably come and go. One thing the Birkin bag can guarantee you is that if you purchase it in 2022, it could still be worn in 2042 and for many years after that. A timeless handbag is always a safe investment as it means that if you ever want to sell it later on it would’ve kept its original value.
The size makes it more practical than its smaller counterparts
The Hermès Birkin comes in four different sizes, 25, 30, 35 and 40. Something to note is that a Birkin’s size is determined by its length in centimetres across the base. The Birkin 30 is the most popular (and most sought after) size because of its practicality. In this size bag, you can fit everything you’ll need on a daily basis, from a toiletry bag to a small tablet or laptop. If you’re looking to invest in a Birkin to use daily, then this size is definitely the best option. Any bigger, and it can be bulky to carry around, any smaller and your items won’t fit.
Hermès have established their Birkin bag as one of the most coveted in the world
There isn’t just one reason as to why the Birkin bag is one of the most coveted in the world. There are probably more than four reasons for its popularity. The bottom line is that the Birkin bag dominated luxury fashion. Add a Birkin to any outfit, and you’ll be the talk of the room.