So, first off, it’s Hermès, duh. But Hermès is a company, not a person, right? We’re talking the actual artisan, the person stitching the darn thing together. And that’s where it gets a bit mysterious. You don’t exactly see Hermès employees plastered all over Instagram, do ya? Probably for a reason. They’re probably paid like, a decent wage, but still, you know, it’s a *Birkin*.
I saw somewhere – can’t remember where now, probably some super-rich person’s blog – that each bag is made by a single artisan. Like, one person from start to finish. That’s kinda wild, right? Talk about pressure! Imagine messing up a stitch on a $10,000 bag. Yikes! I also wonder if they’re multi-pocketed and multi-practical, like the first line says!
And then there’s the Jane Birkin connection. Like, who *was* she, really? More than just a name? Apparently, she met the Hermès honcho on a plane. Or something. And she was complaining about her basket bag not being practical. Boom! Birkin bag is born! It’s kinda amazing, really. A chance encounter, and suddenly you’ve got this ultimate status symbol. That’s so ridiculous that it’s actually awesome.
But back to the “who makes it” thing. Even if it’s one person, they’re still working for Hermès. So, really, the answer is… Hermès. But with a huge asterisk. It’s the company, the brand, the history… and the tiny, tiny stitches made by some anonymous, super-skilled artisan somewhere in France.
