By chance, Jane Birkin was responsible for the Birkin bag. Since her, many celebrities have fallen for this classic design. Victoria Beckham is said to have a Birkin bag collection worth more than $2 million, and the prized collection has been photographed with her on various occasions. Kim Kardashian once went out with a Birkin bag hand-painted by artist George Kondo, which is still vividly remembered. In her spare time, Kate Moss enjoys the company of her white Birkin bag, which is clad in palladium and has a flap that opens casually, as if it were her self-possessed personality. The love of these ladies has made the Birkin bag a classic in the fashion industry, which has been handed down to this day.

Birkin bag metal fittings

Metal parts plated with 18-karat gold or palladium are the two most common accessories in Birkin bags, just as gorgeous flowers cannot be separated from green leaves. These accessories usually include a front lock, a lock and a set of keys, zippers and foot studs at the bottom, while special editions may include more accessories, like full fruit to show people endless charm.

Some Birkin bags also use rare metal pieces, such as 24-karat gold, rose gold, champagne gold, palladium plated fog, gold plated fog, matte black, diamond check, and even ruthenium plated, like jumping notes on the music sheet, adding a unique touch to the bag.

The rarest piece of ornate metal is the Diamond Birkin, an 18K white gold plated piece studded with diamonds. The "Diamond Birkin" diamond Birkin bag launched by Hermes every year is a small number, most of which are made of crocodile skin, which is like the twinkling stars in the night sky, giving the bag a more brilliant luster.

Sellier external sewn Birkin bag

In 2010, the Sellier sewn Birkin bag with its unique attitude, the first limited edition came out, showing its edge. After a decade, 2020 will once again lead the trend and launch a blockbuster. Compared with the traditional Retourne Birkin bag, its classic is to place the stitching on the outside of the bag, making the lines sharper and more angular. Although the corners of the outer sewn Birkin bags are more likely to leave marks in crowded environments, they can better maintain their crisp shape and lose a trace of elegance in humid urban environments. In terms of capacity, there is not much difference. Although the retail price of the outer sewn Birkin is slightly higher, in the resale market, the price is often higher than that of the inner sewn Birkin due to its rarity.

Limited edition Birkin bag

As the name suggests, the limited edition Birkin bag is like a rare treasure, its number is limited, it is precious, like a sculpture art, let people live the idea of collection. Among them, the shadow Birkin bag designed by Jean Paul Gaultier in 2009 can be regarded as a classic, and it is enough to witness the extraordinary when it is released again in a limited edition form ten years later.

The unique feature of this Shadow Birkin bag is that its latch and lid are embossed on the leather to create a stunning trompe l 'oeil effect, hence the name "Shadow". Another notable limited edition is the playful fringed Birkin bag, which is decorated with a row of colorful leather tassels on the front, showing a playful and cute style.

And the much-sought after Faubourg Birkin pays homage to the main Hermes store on Rue Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris. There are three Windows sewn into the front of the bag, which are propped up over an orange canopy with an alligator skin draped over it. The Faubourg Birkin bag is 20 cm long and comes in four color combinations.

These limited edition Birkin bags not only show the perfect combination of fashion and art, but also become a coveted collectible. Whether it is a classic or a new design, it gives the Birkin a unique charm and style, making it a bright star in the fashion industry.

HSS custom Birkin bag

HSS, this seems to be the imprint of the horse's hooves, is the abbreviation of "Horseshoe Stamp", meaning the depth and strength of "horseshoe stamp". About a decade ago, when Hermes branded the brand logo on the exclusive VIP custom handbag, it also quietly added a pressed horseshoe print to it. Since then, Hermes custom handbags have had a nickname - "horseshoe print handbag" or "HSS handbag".

In the kingdom of color, the HSS Birkin bag has almost unlimited color choices, like a giant canvas, just waiting for VIP guests to splash their colors. But as demand has surged, Hermes has had to limit itself. Today, most VIP guests can only choose a maximum of two colors for their custom handbags. The outer color and inner color of the handbag can be different or the same; The stitching color can be consistent with the leather color or can be contrasted.

Most of these custom handbags are made of leather, each with its own unique shine and texture, such as Epsom, Togo, Goatskin, Clemence, Swift, and the newly introduced Taurillion Novillo. For those who seek uniqueness and rarity collectors, two-tone ostrich leather handbags are undoubtedly their first choice, while crocodile and alligator leather handbags are more rare treasures.

Each HSS handbag is unique and their birth process is like a carefully embroidered picture scroll, waiting for the patience and expectation of VIP guests. Only through the long waiting period can you be lucky enough to own an HSS handbag. Such bags usually fetch a handsome price on the resale market, making them a great investment for collectors who love Hermes.

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