First Impressions of My Hermes Birkin | Would I Buy Another Hermes Birkin?

[@CalebSnell]

Which team are you on? Team Birkin or Team Kelly?

[@ZaneAnderson1]

Team Kelly 💙

[@lonnie-rs8km]

Caleb and multi millionaire Zane is the ultimate 🥏 solutions for KZbin entertainment access ♿

[@mybdayis420]

kelly

[@MollDoll0314]

⁠love them both buuut if I had to choose it’s team Kelly for me 😊 congrats on your beautiful bags Caleb 🎉

[@tylerw5489]

Honestly I thought I was Team Birkin but after I got my first Kelly (Smooth Barenia leather 35 Sellier) I have to say I’m Team Kelly 😅

[@thomastalks3841]

great comparison video, I really enjoyed seeing both and hearing your thoughts!

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you, Thomas!

[@DawnDonuts]

I think both bags look great. I wouldn’t be able to choose without actually trying them on. Your bags are stunning.

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you so much, Dawn!

[@tracinicole713]

Awesome video! Your bags are gorgeous!

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you so much, Traci!

[@monarch6443]

Great video Caleb! I so agree! I'm just Team Hermes! I would love to have both!

[@CalebSnell]

I love it, Monarch! Go Team Hermes!

[@luxpetite]

Your H bags are 🔥! I would have a hard time picking between the two bags. Love hearing your thoughts on your beautiful B🤎😘

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you, Jamie!!

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

You need another of each. Thank you for the video.

[@CalebSnell]

I couldn't agree more!

[@MrAndMrDanceFitness]

Women often ask me if my Birkin is authentic 😂 like they cant believe me, a man, owns such a great bag.

[@CalebSnell]

Haha, ugh, I hate that!

[@JHT99]

So interesting to see what you carry! Surprised you aren't using a key pouch for for car key, since you seem to have SLGs for everything else. Congrats again on scoring your stream bag, it was great to hear your thoughts on both the Birkin and Kelly. I have no input on which team I'm on, as I have owned neither.

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you, JHT!

[@Raellescloset]

Great comparison video! You really made really good points on both bags. I would take either one of course!! 👜👜🤩

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you, Raelle!

[@lindap7719]

Your bags are gorgeous, Caleb. If I had to choose, it would be your Kelly. 💙 Enjoy them both! 😍🕯️🌻

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you, Linda!

[@pbrd4695]

Hi Caleb 1st of all let me start off by saying, I’m in love with the color of your B. Stunning! So much so, that I found a vintage bolide 27 in box, same color on eBay from japan and I snapped it up!! She’s 29 years old and gorg ❤I’ve been wearing her every day, loving box leather. With that said, I’m definitely team Kelly. I have to have a shoulder strap and be hands free. If I ever get a birkin, maybe a B25?

[@CalebSnell]

Hi there! I love that! A 29 year old Bolide, and I bet it's stunning! The Bolide is on my future wishlist!

[@AutumnBeckman]

OMG, Zane typing that quote from you on the screen toward the end of the video. 🤣 Great video. I'm more team Kelly. I love both but if I was going to buy one I think the Kelly would work best for me.

[@CalebSnell]

Hahaha! I loved that part too! A birdie told me there was a gorgeous Chevre leather Kelly on Fashionphile 🤔

[@jeremyobrien2731]

Hi Caleb I own a Birkin 40 in etoupe clemence leather with palladium hardware. It’s a beautiful bag, sometimes on the large side, but I love the look of it on a man’s frame. I’ve been looking for a Kelly 28 in black with palladium hardware but I’m having a hard time finding one for the “right price”. I’m team Birkin at the moment but who knows in the future. Thanks for the video. 😊

[@CalebSnell]

The Kelly 28 is on my wishlist too. Black box with GHW is my dream combo!

[@RRJRR]

Just ordered a Birkin 35 in Togo Noir with gold hardware! So excited it’s coming in six weeks 😍

[@CalebSnell]

Way to go! That's seriously exciting!

[@Joyloveslux]

Glad I found you! We seem to have the same Kelly journey and possibly same Birkin journey.

[@CalebSnell]

Yay!! I’m so excited for you! It’s definitely a journey to get a K or B no matter how you do it!

[@aprilshouseofflair]

I love that you just described your Birkin as “this is just a casual tote” 😂 I love your Birkin because of the leather, the color, the hardware - all of it! I like the way the B looks both open and closed, but absolutely loathe how the Kelly looks open when folks carry it like that 🤷🏻‍♀️ - I don’t own either so ignore all my opinions 😂😂😂

[@CalebSnell]

Haha, I love it, April!!

[@fuchsiafloyd]

Team Hermes--yes of course and who says you have to choose? Zane I love how you typed out his quote so funny!

[@Boatingfinery]

A thought on the BMW unlock situation - I think it's a menu setting in the iDrive that you can configure unlock preferences to be not just the driver door. Might save you from carrying your key around all the time! They take up a lot of space in smaller bags!

[@CalebSnell]

Oh it totally is. I just hate the idea of both doors unlocking and if I'm not there some stranger hopping in the passenger seat. It's annoying, but it's a small price to pay for peace of mind!

[@drr7027]

I think I prefer the idea of the Kelly as it’s easier to open/close but I’ve never seen either up close let alone owned them so who knows! Maybe one day. Yes please, a comparison video would be super helpful.

[@CalebSnell]

A comparison is a great idea!

[@jeanettenfreeland1408]

Which is the biggest Hermes’ bag the Birkin or the Kelly

[@tarreemhacaruso2687]

They both come in various sizes. Birkin design is based off of the Hac version (a smaller sized Hac) that’s like size 40 and up and is more for luggage purposes wise. Kelly comes in size 32. I want one more Kelly, either the briefcase so I can rig a strap on it or the 32. I love large bags. Little bags aren’t for me.

[@digitalgrrl79]

YES to the Birkin vs Kelly video :D

[@CalebSnell]

Yasss! I love it!

[@ginkat1318]

So happy your Burkin dream came true.

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you, GinKat!

[@darrencordingley4770]

Love it can't have favouritism with the babies❤😂❤😂

[@CalebSnell]

That's so true!

[@corikay]

YES!!!! I want a true Birkin vs Kelly video!!!!🎄🎄🎄

[@CalebSnell]

I love that idea!

[@jdotcurtis]

Kelly😍. I have a birkin 35 in very amande I love but sooooo want a Kelly 35 in Togo or Clemente with ghw😍

[@CalebSnell]

The Kelly 35 is such a great bag!

[@Smilingcats_couture]

Both are stunning and they both look great on you, but I am on team Kelly, it’s more me, I think I’ll end up getting one preloved 😊

[@CalebSnell]

I can't recommend the Kelly enough. What color will you get?

[@Smilingcats_couture]

@@CalebSnell Etoupe, or Mauve Pale, or Mauve Sylvestre, or Celeste. All very kinda neutral wearable colors.

[@ZaneAnderson1]

I knew you wouldn’t be able to choose 😅

[@corikay]

Hahahaha!!!!😅

[@krisabbott6784]

Caleb. I love the Kelly. It’s really hard to choose. The birkin is sharp. I can see it being heavy. Yes Birkin is to hard to get into. So far Kelly for me. You do carry a lot. It’s a hard choice to make. On the Birkin I love that black leather.

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you, Kris! I might carry my Kelly out this weekend!

[@susanm9824]

Both bags area absolutely beautiful, but oh, how I hate when a bag is too heavy. I just can’t enjoy it.I can understand how you can’t choose, but I’d love to see an in depth comparison.

[@CalebSnell]

That's a great idea, Susan!

[@jeanettenfreeland1408]

Hi Caleb I am on team budget can’t afford any of them

[@tarreemhacaruso2687]

❤Jeanette you can always go the pre-loved route and save towards it.

[@syamaranir1804]

Caleb,Your birkin are stunning😍 😍 I love kelly, but end up with birkin 35 togo in etupe colour😅 .. I love how sophisticated the birkin looks, toward kelly that looks more humble in my opinion. More statement, and surprisingly the top handle are more easy to access.. But not mentioned how heavy birkin will be😅.. As it so easy to throw everything in😅

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you so much! The etoupe is a gorgeous color! I agree, I love the top handles on the Birkin. Haha, and you're right- the Birkin can fill up fast!

[@thebaggeek]

She’s such a good one 🤤 box is everything

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you!

[@saabguy9774]

I knew you’d like both! Me, I’m team Birkin, maybe use my Kelly once a yr 🤷I get annoyed with my Kelly, it just seems fidgety to deal with, I guess I’m just lazy, but at my age I’m ok w/that!😂

[@CalebSnell]

Haha, it's so hard to choose! I'm taking my Kelly out this weekend. Since I got the Birkin I've been neglecting it.

[@iamjholloway]

Team Birkin!! Lol. Great video!! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@CalebSnell]

Yasss!!

[@Stellaperez658]

Im team....BOTH! However I am a true n tried Louis Vuitton lover. I bought my 3rd Louis on my trip to Paris! Pure joy!!! Seems that Burkin is a hassle. Too much fuss!

[@Stellaperez658]

Yes do a Kelly vs burkin video!

[@CalebSnell]

I definitely will!

[@BeautyLuxeLover]

I would choose your Birkin hands down 😂 but I’m a green girl at heart 💚 Also, I’m pretty sure you can configure the BMW to unlock all doors etc through the control system 😉 I just lightened your load! 😄❤️

[@CalebSnell]

Haha, I love it!

[@jleo18]

The Birkin is beautiful and classic, but I’m not good with a solely top handle(s) bag especially when it gets heavy. I know beauty is pain, but not at my age anymore 😂 Plus I like to have the option of a hand carry or slinging it on my shoulder so it would be Team Kelly for me! Just bought a pre-loved Kelly 28 in Jaune Ambre and I’m in love 🥰

[@CalebSnell]

Jaune Ambre is a stunning color- congrats!!

[@nicolas_arst]

“Very French, very chichi” 😂😂😂

[@CalebSnell]

Haha! 😂

[@LippyPoo]

My anxiety will not allow me to own either. I love handbags and they bring me so much happiness BUT it has to be the supporting character: me first, then the outfit then the bag. It can’t only be about the bag. And if I have to give a bag so much consideration: too humid, it’s raining, too heavy to carry around all day, don’t drop it, too delicate, cover it so it gets no food splatter, remove all its accessories coz it’ll scratch…well, it’s just too much and at the end of the day, it isn’t fun anymore. When a bag dictates the weather it can go out in, the outfit I wear or where I can go with it so that’s “appropriate” or “safe” or have to buy a “daily” bag to use in it’s place so it doesn’t get too dirty or overused…well, is it even worth it?

[@CalebSnell]

I love that! I treat all my bags the same, so I'm just used to it!

[@tarreemhacaruso2687]

So I was the reverse. I LOVED the Kelly until I actually purchased one. When I purchased both of my Birkins. That was it. They were THE bag for ME❤. I’m team Birkin all the way and want to collect a couple more especially the JPG versions. JPG’s version is not as heavy because it’s longer and that bag can hold ALOT!

[@CalebSnell]

I'd love to get my hands on a JPG- those are so cool!

[@birkinboy3976]

Hi Caleb, I have both and of course I love and adore both but I’m team Birkin all day all the way 💚💚💚💚

[@CalebSnell]

I love that, BirkinBoy!

[@candissweetloveforlv]

Ohhhh hard one! Team Kelly I guess! TFS 💕💕♥️

[@CalebSnell]

Thank you, Candi!

[@myPursesuitOfHappiness]

Hi Caleb, That’s a tough choice. It’s okay to be team both. 😁 TFS xoxo 🤗

[@CalebSnell]

Hi Ivana! I hope you're having a great holiday season!

[@redyredred6487]

I’m Team Fendi, haha! 😂. In all seriousness, I appreciate the beauty of Hermes bags, but they’re just not for me. I think between the two bags in question, I prefer the Kelly. Not a fan of Birkins, particularly when they’re done up. I personally feel Birkins look better when they’re left open because they do give you a more casual vibe. If I’m going to carry a sizable, slightly heavier bag (of which I know both of these are, hehe), I go for my medium and large size Peekaboo bags. I adore Fendi more than words could ever say! ❤

[@CalebSnell]

I do love my Peekaboos!

[@thatguy.7608]

#teamkelly. But what really want at the moment is a Hermes Victoria bag 😊

[@CalebSnell]

The Victoria is gorgeous! Fashionphile had a Blue Jean Victoria a couple months ago for a steal!

[@anjaprachtstueckwerk7546]

I don´t own either, at least not the real thing. Hermes prices are far too high for me. What I have and use are vintage dupes from the 90ies by the German brand Kuhn Fine Line. (Made in Germany, very good quality.) I have a 45cm Birkin dupe- "the big imposter" and a 30cm and 35 cm Kelly dupes- "the small imposters". Being dupes (definetely no fakes!) and vintage all of them were very reasonably priced and well within my price bracket. I enjoy both models. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. The small imposters look more elegant, but are a nuissance to get in and out of. But they are secure! Both fit a lot, especially with my bag organizers. The big imposter simply is a very roomy tote, kind of casual. I wear it open and carry everything but my kitchen sink. (I made a custom bag organizer for it, so there is no mess inside.) I´m always concerned about safety when carrying it open, though. On the other hand, with a bag this big, a thief would have to dig deep to find the valuables. What I experiences with both models is, that you better don´t take them to very busy places like train stations and busy trains. There always seem to be various shady individuals there openly scanning your bags and even my dupes catch their interest and make them come far too close. On my last long train ride I had a person actually following me and circling me several times hoping I might finally start being careless and give them a chance. Old Dior definetely flies far lower under the radar!

[@CalebSnell]

That's true- you definitely have to be on guard when carrying these bags in busy places!

[@Happyfitmaree]

I love both

[@CalebSnell]

Me too!

[@blingybacon]

Team Hermès all the way! I chose both, since they aren't the same mood.

[@CalebSnell]

Same!

[@murielleaendekerk4601]

Also team Hermès ❤

[@CalebSnell]

Yass!

[@jls1136]

Team Birkin all the way!

[@CalebSnell]

Haha yasss!

[@kaylheecarroll3186]

I had a feeling that you wouldn't be able to choose 😅❤

[@CalebSnell]

Haha! You know me too well!

[@kaylheecarroll3186]

@@CalebSnell yes I do +😁💚!

[@mekelkalalo]

team birkin

[@CalebSnell]

Nice!

[@RoxxyVoxxy]

It's the Kelly for me. The Birkin sounds so wasteful - not using the pockets, can't get the phone out easily, can't use it in the rain. What's a Birkin smile?

[@CalebSnell]

I rarely use any of my pockets, so I'm used to it! A smile happens when someone hung their lock on the turet for too long. As it slides back and forth, it wears a smile into the leather.

[@RoxxyVoxxy]

@@CalebSnell Thanks!

[@melissaleslie7755]

I originally was team Kelly all the way. Really could not understand the appeal of the Birkin. Fast forward, I am team both.

[@CalebSnell]

Right!? They're both so good!

[@harmonyrecordsinc1]

❤❤❤

[@CalebSnell]

💕

[@rentedthriftedreal]

👀👀👀👀

[@CalebSnell]

Heyyyyy!

[@piercenigel4670]

Dear Caleb, I watched your video with some concern, and I had to write to you. You hate your Birkin! It's too big for your daily essentials, but you can't wear it daily anyway, you had to take off the charms that are characteristic of the bag, you forsake the function of the zipper pocket, you find it heavy, it's a nuisance to place it when you go out. I know it was a dream. But it is too easy for us to fall for dreams that society sells us. And anyway, our dreams do not always match the reality. That's why they're called dreams. A Kely is a perfectly good symbol of status. Sell the Birkin now. Make a profit. Luxury is supposed to be fun, and pleasurable.

[@CalebSnell]

Hi Pierce! I'm sorry it came off that way, I truly do love my Birkin!

[@piercenigel4670]

@@CalebSnell i was trying to read into you, and between the lines. but if you'll stick to your truth, i can only believe you. my best!

[@Olichanel]

Team Hermes, Yes. 🧡

[@CalebSnell]

Yes! Go Team Hermes!