
Secrets of the Birkin: Fashion insiders reveal how much coveted Hermès purse costs to make and the bizarre hoops shoppers have to jump through to be offered one
Daily MailIt is the world's most coveted purse - and only available to buy from its illustrious French manufacturer via invite. And now fashion insiders have revealed the fascinating secrets of the coveted Hermès Birkin bags, which wealthy bag aficionados clamor to buy. Hermès Birkin bags cost customers tens of thousands of dollars but the bag cost the company just about $1,000 to make, according to analysts. Kim Kardashian is seen arriving at the stadium in Osaka with one of her many Birkin bags in hand Insiders told the Journal that Hermès shoppers must splurge $10,000 on other goods like shoes and scarves before they're invited to purchase a basic model. In March, two Californians, Tina Cavalleri and Mark Glinoga, slapped the brand with a class-action lawsuit, alleging that they were required to purchase other luxury items from the retailer in order to obtain a Birkin Individual Hermès sales assistants have specific lists of wealthy clients waiting to snag a bag that they consider once a new shipment comes in However, even after customers are offered once of the coveted bags, they are often not given a choice as to which color or size they can take home, leading them to seek out resellers to meet their specific needs.
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Two Californians sue Hermès, claiming Birkin handbags are offered only to repeat customers
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