For over 150 years, is in Hermès leather goods indispensable and incomparable. The house founded by Thierry Hermes symbolizes all that time since the French elegance. Basically, the brand was supposed to symbolize the world equestrian harnesses, horse related items, flanges, were the first items sold by brand. Gradually, Hermes has evolved into the family leather goods brand par excellence: luggage, travel goods, toiletries, suitcases and Hermes handbags. To demonstrate these two legendary bags, perfectly representative of the brand: the Kelly bag and the Birkin bag. Their names are simply a tribute to their inspiration: Grace Kelly and Jane Birkin.
Hermes Birkin
The Birkin was born in 1984 and at that time, both highly innovative and in tune with the times. These major advantages: it is functional and elegant, but large class. If it appeals to both, is also the amazing history: Jane Bikin is in an airplane for the next CEO of Hermès, Jean-Louis Dumas, and she says not finding a handbag both elegant and practical. He then proposes a deal: she draws the bag she dreams and her Hermes bag created. The success of this bag is persistent, and never fallen since its inception. Nowadays, it is available in many different colors (ten). Worn by stars and trees in film or television (Sex & the City), the Birkin is one of the flagship products of Hermès.
Hermes Birkin crocodile
The Hermes Kelly
No, Kelly has not been created for Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco. Certainly everyone remembers this picture has gone around the world: the princess hid her pregnancy with the big Hermes handbag. But the bag was actually created 25 years ago! However, it was indeed she who has made so famous. Originally, it was created in 1892: Hermes sells a large leather bag perfectly with the alliance held a jumper. Over the years it has become smaller, more practical and more stylish. This bag is part mythical Hermes. Extremely rare, it is sold very dear, and there is a long waiting list to be able to acquire, even at its original price: 3 500 €. For this Hermes bag has become a legend, every year we go out special editions: Model crocodile with diamonds, etc..
