London-based Cai Baochun used to make a hefty profit reselling Hermès’ famed Birkin bags for more than double their $10,000 retail price. Now he has stopped stockpiling them as second-hand prices fall. “I don’t want to lose money,” said Cai, who started selling the bags on online platforms such as Vestiaire Collective and on social … Read more
Attention shoppers: That bargain designer bag might be a literal steal. The trendy resale platform Vinted is allegedly scrambling to scrub its designer goods section after an influx of suspicious listings — which are believed to be luxury loot from the recent French riots. A Bloomberg report says the site has “seen an influx of … Read more
It’s pouring on the Upper East Side, but even though she’s lugging summer’s hottest “It” bag, Natalie Mileo is fine with getting drenched. The Queens resident “used to freak out” if her pricey Chanel and Fendi handbags got a drop of rain or a speck of dirt on them. But Mileo’s new must-have isn’t a … Read more
Anything for a Birkin. There’s something about watching Kylie Jenner strut into Madison Square Garden carrying her deep blue crocodile Hermès Birkin 35 to cheer on the Knicks courtside with beau, Timothée Chalamet, that will make accessory lovers yearn to get their hands on the ever-enviable handbag. Since most luxury bag buffs don’t have $63,000 … Read more
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
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
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
Who spends $10.1 million on an old handbag? Japanese resale mogul Shinsuke Sakimoto, that’s who. The now-revealed mystery buyer placed his winning bid from halfway around the world on the original Hermès Birkin last month — making the coveted fashion artifact the priciest purse in history. And yes, he’s still recovering from the experience. Who blew … Read more
Whether chillin’ or workin’, Jacob Godfrey’s got his Birkin. Much like the Hollywood hunks and A-list athletes who elevate their swag with the Hermès handbag, he’s leading the charge in the “Man Birkin” movement — a fashion-forward fad for the fellas. “It complements my outfits, and it’s really practical,” Godfrey, 33, of Fort Greene, told The … Read more
It’s not just any Birkin bag — it’s the Birkin bag. The original Hermès model made for actress, singer and fashion icon Jane Birkin in 1984 is up for auction today — and it’s expected to make history. Sotheby’s will auction off the item in Paris, where it’s expected to fetch a record-breaking price. The … Read more
A Sydney woman has caused a divide by sharing how she accidentally spent $13,000 on shoes during a cost-of-living crisis. Elle Salagaras, 29, lives in Sydney and runs the popular TikTok account Eastern Suburbs Mum, which has racked up over 2 million likes. While many influencers, particularly mums, build their audience on being relatable, Ms … Read more
They’re “Wirkin” their fake Birkins. Fashionistas are clamoring to get their hands on a “Walmart Birkin,” also known as a “Wirkin,” after discovering that the budget-friendly retailer hawks purses seemingly inspired by the costly Hermès handbags. Authentic Birkin bags — beloved by A-listers and exceedingly difficult to come by — cost a pretty penny, with prices estimated … Read more
Hermès Birkins may be costly — but they aren’t expensive. Or so says the luxury brand’s artistic director Pierre-Alexis Dumas. “The cost is the actual price of making an object properly with the required level of attention so that you have an object of quality,” Dumas said in a recent segment of CBS’ “60 Minutes.” “Expensive … Read more
She’s investing in Birkin stocks. Love don’t cost a thing, but Jennifer Lopez’s Birkin bag collection is worth “several million dollars,” an expert has told The Post, with the many items skyrocketing in value since she purchased them. J.Lo hit headlines on Tuesday after she stepped out in New York City sporting her Hermès Himalayan … Read more
Hermès’ highly coveted Birkin handbag becomes even more coveted after it leaves the store — doubling in value in as little as five years, according to a luxury expert. James Firestein, founder of luxury resale and authentication platform OpenLuxury, told Fortune that the steepest price increase he has ever witnessed when a Black Togo 30 … Read more
Luxury fashion house Hermès has been accused of “unfair business practices” related to how they sell Birkin handbags, according to a class action lawsuit. The two California plaintiffs alleged that to purchase a Birkin, Hermès required customers to buy other “ancillary products” — such as “shoes, scarves, belts, jewelry and home goods” — before getting the … Read more
The most sought after luxury goods will really cost you. To get an Hermes Kelly or Birkin handbag, a Porsche Dakar 911 sports car or a Rolex Daytona, titans of industry and trust-funders don’t just have to plunk down the cash for the big purchase. They first have to become boutique regulars and spend a … Read more
So vein? An Italian fashion designer and digital entrepreneur has gone viral for sharing a bizarre video of herself hooked up to a “handbag drip.” “I need a new wish,” Giulia Nati, 32, posted on Instagram this week as a caption to a video showing her lying in bed with an oxygen mask over her mouth … Read more
For this price, it better deliver. Hermès is getting teased for pushing the envelope by selling a single paper envelope for about $125. The luxury design company, famed for its much-beloved Birkin handbags, offers a range of expensive stationery items that are raising eyebrows. The signature A5 orange Hermès paper envelope, at 8.26 inches long … Read more
If you’re looking for The One — a Birkin, that is — Michael Mack is your guy. The Las Vegas luxury reseller is the proud steward of a fleet of coveted Hermes Birkin and Kelly handbags — 120 to be exact. “I never thought I’d have this many Birkins in my life,” Mack, the president and … Read more