The Birkin, created for Jane Birkin in 1984 after a chance meeting on a flight with Jean-Louis Dumas (Hermès former chairman), is arguably the most famous of all Hermès bags. Now available in a numerous sizes, leathers and with a range of hardware options. Each Hermès bag is hand made by a single craftsman to ensure consistency, which of course also safeguards its exclusivity and desirability.

Hermès Birkin bag 35 . shiny Crocodile Porosus . colour: Rose Sheherazade . PHW