Hermes’ Birkin bag has gone down in history as the ‘Mother of all handbags’. Never has a handbag promises so much liberation and success to women. The person who probably brought this handbag to its reputation would be Grace Kelly. If it fits for royalty, it sure lives up to its royal standards.

This French luxurious handbag is not your ordinary carry on, it’s a bag where you can show off with pride and must be handled with care. With a high price tag of $6000 to $85,000, it does not belong in storage, but to be shown off at as many occasions as possible. As mentioned in Sex and the City as the bag that �"Screams out you’ve made it”, and mentioned in Gilmore girls as �"the most prestigious bag in the world”. If you haven’t heard of this bag before, you will surely never forget the name now.

The Birkin bag stardom has been made into an instance iconic classic. With its simple yet elegant design, of a slim silvery buckle and smooth leather linings with a cute little lock, it has an element of classic vintage yet also suitable for any era" which makes it forever modern. Hermes often uses alligator and crocodile skins to add to the exoticness and prestige.

It has attracted many celebrities, the likes of Elle Macpherson, Nicole Richie, Victoria Beckham and Kate Moss who all have at least three of these bags in their closet! Even members of the royal family all have a Birkin bag; Princess Caroline is following her mother’s (Grace Kelly) footstep of style and refinement when it comes to fashion.

A handbag that means so much moral successful and stardom that with holds its own integrity is something that you can’t purchase instantly. The custom made bag itself has a six year waiting list! Either start saving now or put your name on that list.

Every girl will now aim for the Birkin bag, not for the bag itself, but for the high social status that underlines the bag. Not a bad career motivator if I do say so myself. 

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