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Is there a handbag with a price of a luxury car or a large mortgage payment, but still in an extremely high demand and limited availability? Yes, it is HermesBirkin, one of World’s Most Extravagant handbags. Sporting a birkin, you are not just having a bag with rare material, exquisite craftsmanship, and durable quality, more importantly; it makes a statement of your personal style and denotes social status.
It is truly the best of the best, second to none. Not surprisingly, it becomes a staple for fashion diva and celebrities and gets a lot of free advertising from them. There is a beautiful prominent figure who is often spotted with her fabulous Hermes handbags. Correct, she is Victoria Beckham, an international style icon, fashion designer and also the owner of about 100 Birkin bags. Love her or not, she is the lady who understands fashion and presents herself in a fascinating style. She is quite aware of what is fit for her and what is not, so everything on her is just perfect. The way she wears Hermes bags has won plenty of admiration. Obviously, her talent can be taught. Here are some tips of how to choose and wear a birkin bag to complement your outfit and represent your personal style.
First of all, select the correct material for your birkin to suit different occasions. The quality of materials reflects the owner’s financial status and taste. Leather is always a wise choice, for it is classic and versatile; works with most outfits and goes with any situation. The most popular leather for birkin is Togo, a smooth textured calf leather. Taurillon Clemence which is made from baby bull is even softer and thicker than Togo. You can also choose buttery soft Chevre (goat skin) or smooth and sheen box. Birkin bags with exotic leathers such as alligator, crocodile and lizard are quite suitable for formal and grand occasions. If you want a casual and pretty look, you can try togo or ostrich Birkin with linen.
Secondly, choose the right sized Birkin to complement your figure. Remember, your bag should work with your size, not against it. If you are petite, go for 25cm or 30cm Birkin. If you are full-figured or tall, 35cm or 40cm Birkin would look best. Haut A Courries which is slightly taller with shorter straps is also called Birkin and very good for traveling use.
Thirdly, choose similar colored Birkin to match your outfit. There is an extensive range of colors for your Birkin bag. If you wear a lot of plain color clothes, Hermes classic colors such as black, orange, Blue Jean and dark gold are the best to match your outfit, or a two-tone colored Birkin would make you look cute and stylish. Greens, pink, fuchsia and Cyclamen are fresh in spring; rouge, red and orange looks gorgeous in autumn; blues, white and violet are popular in winter. Taupe, beige and grey are practical and can blend into more clothes.
Last but not least, always harmonize your Birkin with your outfit, shoes and accessories. If you have seen the photo of Victoria in fuchsia RM Moon dress with a stunning 35cm pink ostrich skin Hermes Birkin, you will get a better idea of what I mean. The pink bag and fuchsia dress match perfectly; the black sunglass has a similar shade with Balenciaga court shoes. Totally, she looks fantastically glamorous! Sometimes, your bag does not necessarily match your dress or shoes, but at least should blend into them. It is more sensible to make sure your bag and shoes are harmonious in style and mood. For example, if you wear sliver or white tone shoes, pair them with a Birkin bag with silver palladium hardware.
Rachel Zoe, Hollywood senior Stylist, once said: “It’s not a bag. It’s Birkin. And I’m not buying them, I collect them!” From this, we can see what a special position Hermes Kelly bags and Herme Birkin hold in women’s hearts. When other brands are fighting for market, Hermes handbags can always stay out of it. The price of the entry-level Hermes Kelly and Birkin is around 13,000 us dollars. Normally, customers have to wait one year to get the order. But still them have countless fans who could not afford either at this moment or in the future probably. What is more, most of fans often muddle up Hermes Kelly and Birkin. This article is going to tell all the differences between Hermes bags.
Birkin bag was born in 1984. The Hermes president met French singer Jean Birkin who complained that Kelly bag was to small and it was hard to find a excellent large handbag. Later, Hermes president specially design a bag for her of her name.
Birkin bags are available in four sizes: 30cm, 35cm 40cm and 45cm. They are relatively bigger and brighter (colored) than Kelly bags. In addition to double handles, Birkin bags adopts only inseam as the soft effect matches the overall style. Birkin bags now find their position in many celebrities’ wardrobes and hands.
Hermes Kelly was born in 1956. Grace Kelly, Queen of Monaco, often covered her pregnant belly with a Hermes bag to hide from Media. The Hermes thus became a hit at that time. Later, this Hermes bag was named “Kelly-the family name of Grace, after Hermes family got the approval of Monaco royal family.
Kelly bag is relatively smaller than Birkin bags. It was first available at 32cm or 28cm. In 1968, the mini Kelly bag was created and the 40cm model was added to Kelly collection in 1980.
Thanks to small sizes, Kelly bag always delivers unique elegant touch. That is why Kelly bag becomes top choice for formal occasions. It is also regarded by many as the queen of bags.
Kelly bag features single handle and is equipped with a shoulder strap. Both Kelly bags and Birkin bags are 100% hand made. The craftsman signature can be found inside the bag. Kelly bags adopt inseam and out seam. And that is why Kelly bags look soft and neat.
