The story of sac Hermès Birkin vintage, the most highly rated bag in the world!

The unexpected encounter that gave birth to the Birkin bag

How did Jane Birkin win a bag in her name?

The Birkin bag was born from a totally unexpected encounter. In 1984, Jane Birkin finds herself sitting next to Jean-Louis Dumas, the president of Maison Hermès. The artist was just a young mother. Guess who she had just given birth to? From Charlotte Gainsbourg! Anyway, when chatting with your seatmate, the conversation inevitably ends up turning around the hand bags. This is an opportunity for Jane Birkin to empty her bag by sharing her great difficulty in finding an accessory that is both elegant and suitable for young mothers who are always overwhelmed. A new challenge for Jean-Louis Dumas? In any case, that's how he perceived it! During the flight, he took note of Jane Birkin's vision of the perfect handbag. And that's how the story of the most popular handbag in the world begins. Why is a Birkin bag so expensive? This is what we will explain to you right away!

The concept behind a Birkin

The Birkin bag is a fabulous story, isn't it? But it's not just that! The Hermès employees who manufacture Birkin bags can be counted on the finger of one hand. They support the manufacture of the bag from A to Z with their high precision tools. How long does it take to make a Birkin bag? Well, 48 full hours, or a week of work. It doesn't seem like much! But it takes several years to train a craftsman to reach this high degree of perfection. We must also take into account the raw material, which is of incomparable quality. The Birkin has a build quality that lives up to its legendary status. It also has an ultra-practical design that makes it THE functional bag par excellence. It is flexible to be comfortable to handle, while being rigid enough to stand perfectly upright without falling. It is a spacious bag, but with such an elegant design. A bottle slot has even been provided! It is so practical that everyone unanimously agrees to give it the title of perfect bag. Everyone wants one, but… sacs Hermès Birkin are made piecemeal. The supply is lower than the demand and this scarcity contributes to the collective madness! In the past, there were very long waiting lists to hope to obtain a new Birkin. The waiting time has gone up to 6 whole years! Today, you have to be very wealthy or important to hope to have a Birkin. So the rating exploded.

All women dream of a sac Birkin Hermès d’occasion

How much does an authentic Birkin bag cost?

In the Vintega shop you will find sacs Hermès Birkin vintage authentic at exceptional prices. Although prices remain high, luxury Birkin bags from Hermès are still much more accessible than new ones. Second hand, it is possible to treat yourself to an authentic Birkin bag for less than 10|Icon|11|Icon 000 euros. It’s the gift of a lifetime! The question we all ask ourselves is how to wear a Birkin? Here are some fashion ideas for wearing sac Hermès Birkin vintage omnipresent of your dreams or in the process of becoming reality.

Some ideas of outfits to wear a sac Hermès Birkin vintage

There are several sizes of Birkin (25, 30, 35 and 40) and especially several colors. The first Birkin in history is adorned with an intense black, quickly available in several sober or sparkling colors. Remember, the Hermès Birkin bag is above all an everyday bag. So if you want to make it the ally of your daily life, choose a mat shade instead! You can dress in any color and wear your Birkin without missteps. However, if you prefer that your sac Hermès Birkin d'occasion make you the star of the evening, dare to be flashy! Your bright red Birkin bag will show off your black dress. For a chic style, Birkin crocodile bags are the best choice. They are no longer made new at the request of Jane Birkin. However, we are fortunate to have some, from time to time, in our Vintega shop. For any advice, do not hesitate to contact us, we will be happy to answer you!