The Birkin bag.
I used to think the idea of spending $10,000+ on a handbag was, in a word, ridiculous.
I mean, think of all the other things you could use that money for. Donations to a charity you love, for instance. Can’t we buy beautiful, designer bags at a lower price point and have some money leftover to do some kind of greater good?
It all sounds good in theory. And I’ll be the first to admit, I can’t imagine spending this kind of money on anything accessory-related at this point in my life, or maybe ever. Still, I can’t deny that the bag is all-sorts-of-amazing. It’s the epitome of luxury, but the inherent style isn’t flashy – the lines are simple and classic, and it will never go out of style.
I guess the way I’ve started to look at it, is that the bag isn’t just an accessory. It’s art. I’m not so much into art, that you hang on your wall, per se. It’s pretty and beautiful and nice to look at, sure, but I don’t know artists by name or anything like that.
The names are I know are Hermès. Louis Vuitton. Bottega Veneta. Chanel. Those are my artists.
The Birkin is not an accessory, it’s art. It’s like a diamond; something you can admire for years, take great care of and eventually pass along to your children and grandchildren.
Just ask my beloved Vicky B. She has over 100 of them.
Now that’s what I call an art collection.
Yes, for most of us it’s still a Fantasy. And a ridiculous one, at that. But what’s one to do when you have more money than you know what to do with? It’s my guess that our favorite power couple has given many more millions to charity than the cool $2 mil that Vic spent on her Birkins. So when this is the case, I say yes to the Birkin – it is, after all, an investment.
Only much more chic, than say, a portfolio of stock.
Images courtesy of Daily Mail UK
What do YOU think of the Birkin? Is it over-the-top excessive, or does it have its place in the closet of someone with infinite amounts of money?
Totally has it’s place! I will just have to live with the knock off…
I. Love. This. Bag.
But unfortch, seeing as I’m not a millionaire, I’m just going to have to find myself a knock off.
And yes…it definitely counts as art.
Has a place in my closet as I just got one 2 weeks ago in this delish cobalt grey/black color. I had been debating for ages about this bag then over the last 6 months I have become an Hermes junkie for their bangles and bracelets and belts and scarves. Today I actually went and got it treated and guarded and I’m so happy I can use it. It’s def an investment and a timeless classic, so if the chance comes up, do it. The value will never go down much.
I don’t think I could ever justify spending the $ on one (unless winning the lottery is involved) but I don’t think I could live with a knockoff either… sighhh. Victoria’s collection is INSANE! Jealous…
Exorbitantly priced.. I am so far removed from her graceful style with my $5-15 cloth summer messenger bags,..
Yet the thing that strikes me is why would the queen of fashion buy so many of the SAME bag? Ok, you have to have black, white, and a couple other colors.. but over 100? Stark raving mad. She’ll just have to replace them with the next fad
Maybe this signals shopping fatigue and a desire for finally completing her collection!
If you have the money, why not right? If Vicky B.spent millions on charity and wants to spend millions on Birkins, so be it!