And it’s not just hype, okay? Like, there’s legit craftsmanship involved. They’re HANDMADE. Leather, like, *premium* leather. We’re not talking about some cheap pleather nonsense you pick up at Forever 21, ya feel me? That’s partly why they’re so damn coveted. That, and the whole, you know, exclusivity thing. It’s like getting into an exclusive club, except instead of a bouncer, you’re dealing with, like, Hermès gatekeepers. Good luck, lol.
They came out in 1984, which, um, makes them older than me. Yikes. Named after Jane Birkin, the English actress. Makes sense, right? Kind of bohemian chic, but like, ridiculously expensive bohemian chic. I’m trying to imagine her reaction back then to realizing they’d be *the* ultimate status symbol decades later. Probably laughed all the way to the bank, honestly.
And let’s be real, some of these Birkins are just insane. Like, there’s the super rare ones. I saw something about a Birkin 20 in Matte Alligator, like, that’s the *newest* most expensive one? Good grief. Who even needs a bag that costs more than a car? Well, besides rich people, obviously.
Honestly, trying to “guide” someone through buying a Birkin is kinda hilarious. It’s not like you can just walk in and say, “Gimme a Birkin!” You basically have to… be… *worthy*. I mean, you gotta spend a ton of money on other Hermès stuff first, build a relationship with a sales associate, and then *maybe* they’ll consider letting you buy one. It’s a whole *thing*.
It’s kinda crazy how a bag can become such a symbol, you know? It’s just leather and stitching, but somehow, it represents wealth, taste (questionable taste, maybe, depending on who you ask), and a whole lotta clout. I mean, if I ever *did* get my hands on one, I’d probably be too scared to actually use it. Imagine spilling coffee on a bag that costs more than my apartment! Nightmare fuel.
