Birkin Archives

Describe Your Evolution as a Handbag Collector

As we grow, so too do our handbag collections. For us devoted

Christie’s Birkin Breaks European Record

At the Christie’s auction on June 12th, a handbag broke records, fetching $217,000. The bag? Yet another Hermès Himalaya Birkin.

Part II: 8 More Things You Didn’t Know about the Birkin

Part I: 8 Things You Didn't Know About the Birkin @pursebop If

8 Things You Didn’t Know About the Birkin

Think you know everything there is to know about the Birkin? Think

POLL: What’s the Favorite Hermès Gray?

The new release of Hermès’ Gris Asphalte has re-sparked everyone’s obsession with neutrals! Compare and contrast every hue and vote for your favorite.

Buying a Birkin in Paris is Still Not Easy

Editor Maura Carlin shares her experience with the new appointment system to purchase leather bags at the Hermès mothership in Paris.

Part II: The Beauty of Box Leather

by Chloë Part I: Bringing Home a Slice of Hermès History: PurseBop’s Special

The Lady on the Couch: Kris Jenner’s Birkin

As the modern day experts of the modern day internet language, it

The Hermès Birkin Encyclopedia

We felt like it was time to compile all Birkin info in one place! Check out our Hermès Birkin Encyclopedia on one of our favorite HGBs.

Birkin: A True Legend

By Chloë Photo courtesy: Getty Images Let’s recap. Jane Birkin, it goes

Kardashian Envy: Exotic Hermès Eye Candy

The Kardashian family is as big of a brand name as any,

Travel Highlights: Paris Shopping Fever!

Travel season is upon us! Explore narratives from PurseBop fashionistas and catch the Paris Shopping fever bug yourself!

Settling for a Birkin, Kelly or Constance?

It’s a rare opportunity to be offered a Hermès bag like a Birkin, Kelly or Constance. But, should you settle with any bag just because you get the offer?

The Ultimate “It” Bag Analysis

Every once in a while, you may see a bag for the

Travel Guide: The Do’s and Don’ts

by Chloë Traveling safely and securely as a handbag aficionado can be

PurseBop’s Top 5 Christie’s Picks

Part I: PurseBop’s Invited… And You are Too! Part II: PurseBop’s Debut at Christie’s

PurseBop’s Top 10 Bags for Summer 2017

We’re halfway into 2017, and with summer officially starting on June 20,

PurseBop Reveals a Mini Birkin

Part 1: The Hermes Mini Bag Craze I’ve been fantasizing about mini Hermes

Birkin Bait: The Stuff We Buy to Hook a Birkin

@StylishSheba explains what it means to “play the Hermes game”. What exactly do you need to buy to hook a Birkin?

More Birkins Means Higher Earnings?

We explore Hermes earnings and strategy in light of the current global economy. What do these shifts mean for the Hermes collector versus the company?

Part Three: PurseBop Gets The Call

PurseBop shares her Special Order story first hand in an extensive step by step narrative. Part three of PurseBop’s Special Order series.

Is Hermes Still Playing Hard To Get?

We are forced to take a close look at the shift in Hermes strategy that luxury analyst, Luca Solca claims in his recent Business of Fashion article.

PurseBop Storytime: Worst Thing That’s Ever Happened to Your Bag

PurseBop prompts you to share the “Worst Thing That’s Ever Happened to Your Bag”. Pursebop kicks off story telling time with her own personal bag nightmare.

Her Highness: the Hermes Himalayan Birkin

Dreams really do come true! Read the exciting reveal story of a Himalayan Crocodile Birkin by fashionista @sapphiresandscotch.

The Pursuit for the Perfect Grey

With the 50 Shades of Grey Phenomenon, we know finding the perfect ‘Mr. Grey” can be a challenge. Follow @styledbyshishi’s pursuit for the perfect neutral.