Would you pay $45,000 for a high fashion handbag like the authentic Hermes Birkin bag? The Hermes Birkin handbag commands such high prices, even in today's tough economic times. Find out why the Birkin bag sells. Let us begin with a little background about the company. Hermès is a French high fashion designer house, established in 1837. They specialize in luxury goods, leather goods, ready-to-wear, lifestyle accessories and even perfumery. The reputation and workmanship of the company are well known in the fashion industry. Some famous people that have used Hermes products are Grace Kelly, Duke and Duchess of Windsor, John F. Ingrid Bergman, Sammy Davis, John Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy are some of the famous people who have been known to use Hermes products.Hermès is highly recognized for making handmade luggage and handbag collections. Pricing for these bags is extremely high because of the labor-intensive nature of manufacturing. Only one craftsman may work on one handbag at a time which involves hand-stitching each individual piece. It can take up to twenty-four hours to create. Another unique factor Hermes is known for is their use of rare materials. They travel the world to get materials from Florida, Pakistan, Australia and Malaysia. Hermès leathers are made from the skin of oxen, ostrich, goat, calf and deer. Other materials they use are lizard skin, shark skin, alligator skin and buffalo skin. These leathers are specially dyed in every color, pattern, and texture you could dream of. Then the leathers are professionally treated and crafted into fashion handbags and a variety of accessories. The Birkin bag is one of the famous handbags made by Hermes. Jane Birkin, an actress from Britain, is the person that handbag is named after. The company president, Jean-Louis Dumas, worked with Jane Birkin to design this handbag to be practical for everyday use. You may have seen or heard the Birkin handbag mentioned on popular television shows such as Gilmore Girls, Sex and the City, Will & Grace, Gossip Girl and Girlfriends. Oprah Winfrey and Martha Stewart have been seen with the infamous Birkin handbag. Michael Tonello wrote a book about this handbag called, 'Bringing Home the Birkin.' - 'My Life in Hot Pursuit of the Most Coveted Handbag.' On Michael Tonello's website, he shares - After figuring out the 'secret formula' that renders Hermes' wait lists obsolete, Michael provided same-day Birkins to his wealthy clients for the better part of a decade, earning both a very comfortable living on his commissions and a permanent spot on the speed dial of countless socialites, fashionistas, and celebrities.' Clearly, the Authentic Hermes Berkin designer handbag is unique, beautiful and highly coveted by the rich and the famous. Copyright (c) 2009 Sherry Tingley
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