First off, the Birkin. Ah, the Birkin. You’ve probably heard all the rumors. It’s, like, the ultimate “I’ve made it” bag. I saw some articles talking about its history and variations. Finding a vintage one or a pre-owned Kelly? Sounds like a treasure hunt! But I still can’t get my head around it. I mean, they’re gorgeous, don’t get me wrong. The leather is amazing, the craftsmanship is top-notch. But the *price*? Seriously? You could buy a small car for the price of some of these babies! And the waiting lists! It’s a whole process, from what I’ve heard, and you need to be, like, VIP to even get on the list, or else you have to shop secondhand. I honestly wonder, is it *really* worth it?
Then you got the Kelly. Similar vibes, but a slightly different shape, a bit more… ladylike, maybe? They both scream “expensive” though, let’s be real. Like, if you see someone with a Birkin or a Kelly, you just *know* they’re doing alright. Or maybe they just have really, really good credit. Who knows?
And it’s not *just* the Birkin and the Kelly, you know? Hermès does other bags too! Men’s bags even. I’m sure they’re all equally… exclusive and priced accordingly. I mean, they’re Hermès. What else would you expect?
But honestly, sometimes I just don’t get the hype. I mean, yeah, they’re beautiful, but at the end of the day, it’s a bag! You put your stuff in it! Is it *really* worth spending that much money? I guess for some people, it is. It’s about the exclusivity, the craftsmanship, the history, the… I dunno, the feeling of owning a piece of art, maybe?
I saw one article talking about renewing energies and starting to sell… I am not sure what this has to do with Hermès, but maybe they are trying to say people can sell their used bags to renew their energy? That is kind of cool, I guess.
