Birkin Fun Facts: Anatomy of the Birkin / Everything you need to know

 

Who could have imagined that one of the most coveted objects of recent decades would be born in the sky, in 1984, on a flight from Paris to London?
British actress Jane Birkin, sitting next to Jean-Louis Dumas, Executive Chairman of Hermès (1978-2006), was complaining that she couldn’t find a bag suitable for her needs as a young mother.
A born creator with a keen eye, he immediately sketched a supple and spacious rectangular hold-all with a burnished flap and saddle stitching. 
With a dedicated space for baby bottles! So much goes into the construction of this iconic bag! Handmade by skilled craftsman and takes at least 18 hours to make. Timeless beauty that’s functional too!