Hermès Birkin Bag: Price, Waitlist & Status as Luxury Icon

With the price of a Birkin bag sometimes amounting to the cost of a luxury car, how much would you be willing to pay for the "it" bag? We of course can't ignore the wait that you would have to endure (anything between 8 months and six years) before you can proudly adorn yourself with fashions ultimate status symbol. Crme de la Crme Herms is synonymous with excellence, their handbags and accessories are without doubt the crme de al crme, and the Birkin bag sits firmly at the top of the product tree. A global luxury brand, shopper flock to Herms stores in the hope of acquiring their dream bag. With limited supply and ever increasing demand purchasing a Birkin bag made of exotic skin can mean a wait of many years and requires much patience. Only the Finest Craftsmanship The worlds finest bag, requires the worlds finest craftsmanship and Herms artisans are masters without peers. Each bag is estimated to require 48 man -hours to create from start to finish with of course only the finest materials being used. Crocodile, alligator, lizard, ostrich, goat and calf skins are tanned to perfection created a soft, buttery feel that Birkin owners have come to love and expect. Tight, even cross over stitching called "saddle stitches" set by hand at a slight tilt are a hallmark of the Herms Birkin bag. High quality precious metals such as Gold and Palladium adorn the hardware (all stamped with an "H") with some ultra-exclusive editions set with pave diamonds. Dust covers for the bags, locks and keys are set Herms bags apart along with the special tissue paper packaging which is crafted by a Herms artisan into pillows which help the Birkin hold its shape. It can take up to two years to source a flawless exotic skin, combine this with the amazing amount of work that goes into creating a bag and you can see why the bags are delivered on an unpredictable schedule and why there can be long waiting lists for the bags. Easily recognisable by its statuesque proportions, tall rectangular shape which narrows at the top with a flap, clochette (a special leather case) which houses the key and instantly noticeable quality the Herms Birkin bag continues to be the worlds most exclusive bag ever. Would you like your dream Herms Birkin Bag now? An exclusive membership with The Birkin Club will provide you with access to 100% authentic Herms Birkin bags. With over 40 bags to choose from at any one time, new bags added weekly and a global sourcing solution you can beat the waiting list and buy your dream bag now.