Hermès retail employees receive “no commission” on the sale of Birkin bags, according to the lawsuit, but are paid three per cent on clothing or accessory items.

First designed in 1984, as a collaboration between Birkin, who was living in Paris at the time, and Hermès CEO Jean-Louis Dumas, the bag originated via an in-flight armrest conversation.

The Hermès Birkin bag has long been synonymous with exclusivity, but according to artistic director Pierre-Alexis Dumas, its scarcity isn’t part of a deliberate marketing strategy.

Now, the original Birkin bag, named after the actor, singer and fashion icon that Hermès created it for — the late Jane Birkin — is in a new league of its own. Only one fashion item has sold ...

Hermès Amethyst Crocodile Porosus Lisse Birkin 30 ($39,500) If you're looking for something unique, rare, and bold, this Amethyst Crocodile Porosus Lisse Birkin is a statement-maker.

The legendary bag, designed by Hermes CEO Jean-Louis Dumas and made famous by British-French actress, Jane Birkin, who died in 2023 at the age of 76, has become arguably the world's most coveted ...

Buying the Hermès Birkin bag takes work—and a lot of money. Many argue that adds to its appeal, while some are taking legal action against the luxury brand.

Two Californians sued the luxury retailer Hermès over its sales practices for the iconic Birkin bag. The plaintiffs said Hermès unlawfully tied the purchase of Birkin bags to buying other products.

The San Francisco residents accused Hermès of running a "scheme," only selling the pricy Birkin to customers who were "deemed worthy" of access. Jaelani Turner-Williams March 21, 2024 ...

Hermès is being sued over allegations that it will only sell its coveted Birkin bag to customers with "a sufficient purchase history." Hermès violated antitrust law by illegally "tying" the ...

The Hermès Birkin prototype, originally made for Jane Birkin, sold at a Sotheby's auction in Paris for $10.1 million. What to know about the unique and coveted purse.

The unique and original Birkin bag that fashion house Hermès made for actor and singer Jane Birkin has sold for 8.6 million euros ($10.1 million), including fees, at auction in Paris ...