Impeccably crafted and internationally adored, this is  perhaps  one of the most sought after bags of all time .Up until recently, getting your hands on a Birkin could take almost five years.

Did you know that the Birkin bag was named after English actress Jane Birkin? The iconic Hermes bag was designed in 1984 by Jean-Louis Dumas, the late Chief Executive of the house of Hermes.

Originally crafted with black leather and modeled after a late nineteenth- century Haut’a Courroies style that Hermes had initially  designed to carry a saddle; the Birkin bag has gone on to be fashioned in an array of different colors and fabrics , including crocodile, lizard and ostrich skin. As befits a company that started out making harnesses for European noblemen in 1837, the hand stitched Birkin bag receives  great attention to detail.

The Birkin bag is extremely customizable which is reflected in the price range. While prices  typically start in the five digit range, a made to order Birkin can easily reach figures of the six digit range.

The Birkin has always been notorious for its long waiting lists, which Hermes attributed to the time it took for each piece to be hand made by talented French craftsmen.

Not surprisingly, the Birkin  bag quickly became an exclusive status symbol for those lucky enough to get hold of one. Luxury lovers continue to vie for the opportunity to own one of these elite Hermes classics.

She who totes a  very structured , classic Birkin bag demands to be taken a bit seriously. Valuing creativity and craftsmanship above all Hermes shows how perfect simple can be.

Here the Brikin bag is in the signature orange color of the house of Hermes . A color although bright orange is neutral enough to compliment any outfit.