Exclusive | Birkins over Bonds! Fashionistas splashing cash on $25K bags — claiming the payback is better than the S&P

Exclusive | Birkins over Bonds! Fashionistas splashing cash on K bags — claiming the payback is better than the S&P

When it comes to investing, Jill Silverstein’s got it in the bag.  The 35-year-old Hermès hedonist lives by the motto, “If you’re workin’ hard, Birkin hard.” But Silverstein, a luxury real estate agency owner from Chicago, told The Post that her collection of Hermès’ ever-haute, ever-enviable Birkins isn’t just for flashy show.  Instead, the pricey purses … Read more

Are Birkins becoming mainstream? Here’s why Macy’s is suddenly selling pre-owned versions of the sought-after bag

Are Birkins becoming mainstream? Here’s why Macy’s is suddenly selling pre-owned versions of the sought-after bag

Macy’s just made a major fashion move that has shoppers clutching their wallets — and economists raising an eyebrow. The beloved department store is now selling pre-owned Hermès Birkin bags, the ultra-elite arm candy long considered fashion’s most exclusive flex. The handbag that can cost as much as a used car and is harder to … Read more

Hermès Birkins and Kelly handbags are so scarce they’re beating gold, S&P 500: ‘It’s similar to buying a Picasso’

Hermès Birkins and Kelly handbags are so scarce they’re beating gold, S&P 500: ‘It’s similar to buying a Picasso’

Forget stocks, bonds or gold — one of the most savvy investments you can make could be a $12,000 handbag. The ultra-rare Hermès Birkin, inspired by the 1960s-era French movie star Jane Birkin, could fetch twice its sticker price on the secondary market within five years, according to experts. Even the Kelly — another tightly … Read more