Hermes handbags are famous for their expensive prices which makes them a high-class choice for women who seek the prestigious impression. Almost the entire Hermes products, including Hermes handbags, are made in French. Hermes always uses raw original material for its products and it claims that most of the items produced are fabricated by only one man from the beginning to the end, which guarantees the quality of the products and makes them highly unique. This one person does one single handbag at a time and it might take about 18 to 48 hours to finish the bag. Moreover, to preserve the quality and the brand name, Hermes changed its product return and exchange policy. By which, the customers could still send the handbags to be repaired to the shop in which the handbags were bought.
Started in 1837 as a French goods-manufacturer for the European noblemen, Hermes was firstly founded by Thierry Hermes who created some wrought and bridles for carriages. That is why until today Hermes’s logo is shown as a carriage and horse. As a product manufacturer which has been producing fashion products for a long time, Hermes has employed many designers from time to time, but nowadays, Véronique Nichanian and Christophe Lemaire are the designers of Hermes fashion products, respectively for men and women wear. At the beginning, Hermes produced saddles for horsing and Haut à Courroies bag for the riders. Later on, Hermes started to produce leather golf jacket with a zipper in 1918. Hermes kept expanding its business area to accessories collection and in 1922 the first Hermes handbags collection were introduced after Emile Maurice’s wife asked him to make her a specific suitable handbag design. Since then, Hermes started to produce fashion products, perfumes, footwear, jewelry and watches for men and women.
The price of Hermes handbags are ranged from $575 to more than $100,000. The most expensive Hermes handbags are usually made of crocodile or alligator skin with palladium or gold hardware. With such prices, Hermes is certainly made for women who really are into fashion and luxury. Some women belongs to this category even see handbags as a symbol of status and dignity; the higher the price of the handbag is, the higher the status they earn.
One of the most favorite Hermes handbags is the Hermes Birkin, which is named after an actress and singer, Jane Birkin. This Hermes handbag has various prices, ranged from $5,000 to $150,000 depends on the material, the dimension of the handbag, and the accessories applied according to the request of the customer. It also has various color choices such as pink, red, brown, baby blue, navy blue, olive green, orange, white, black, and golden tan. At a glance, Hermes Birkin handbag almost looks like Hermes Kelly handbag. What differs them is the handle. Hermes Birkin has two handles, while Hermes Kelly has only one handle. Hermes Birkin also has a lock and keys, and the metallic hardware is plated with palladium or gold to prevent it from tarnishing. One thing that makes this handbag unique from the other Hermes handbags is that there is no logo attached to this handbag. Even so, this handbag is one of the most recognized handbags in the fashion industry.
The Hermes Birkin handbags are made by expert France artisans; every step in the making of the handbag is handily made by the artist. Furthermore, because the handbag is individually made by the artisan, the details of the handbag are highly specific and might not match another design of Hermes handbag. This Hermes handbag is very versatile and suitable to be used at any places and activities. The design is simple but exclusive and the color combination is made to be matched with any kinds of suits.
Since Hermes Birkin handbags have no logo, it makes them easier to be imitated. The best way to prevent from buying fake Hermes handbags is by purchasing the handbags from the original Hermes store. In Singapore, you can find Hermes original store in Orchard Road, where you can find all Hermes fashion products. Also in Singapore, you can find the most luxurious apartment decorated with nothing but Hermes products, including its rugs, furniture, wallpaper, and carpets. This Hermes apartment is located in Paterson Hill, which also the most expensive non-landed property in Singapore. Curious?