Why Does EVERYONE Want A Birkin?! ...whether it's real or not...

It seems as though EVERYONE wants a Birkin and everyone HAS a Birkin or Kelly...so why is this happening? Today I look a little deeper into why the Birkins and Kellys are as prestigious as they are and why we're seeing so many of them on social media...ENJOY!
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[@Jeanniewhatnow]

The thing about quiet luxury is that lot of us, myself included, will never be mistaken for old money. Therefore, I will take my new money and buy the things I like.

[@NatalyF17]

Amen 😂

[@aniapalus9530]

Everyone already knows who the old money is so they don't even need to brag and it's nothing for them to brag about if they're so rich.

[@marias4075]

100% agree ;)

[@jennifermcmillan2588]

How is being born with a silver spoon in your mouth better than earning it tho ??? It’s the opposite

[@NatalyF17]

@@jennifermcmillan2588 nah i wish I wouldve been born with it 🤣

[@notreallyhome]

know a girl (her dad, doctor + nice family) who married into a billionaire global old money family - she has her jeweler make Tiffany inspired pieces to give herself + others and has look a like birkins, for most part, she has everything made by specific people she has gone to for years - none of these items have logos/brands on them and she has been doing this WAY prior to social media - with her, I think, it's about being a frugal + discreet person as she could buy out H FSH and way more! You did a great job on this video C, would love to see more! cheers!

[@Magarita810]

I remember first noticing Birkins when Posh Spice started carrying them. Nowadays some people deem themselves to have arrived if the own a Kelly or Birkin. The billionaires of this world most likely do not own these bags, even the royal family of the UK carry Aspinal of London, Chanel, Stratheberry bags. It goes back the debate about old vs new money, discretion vs flashing what you have. I own 3 Vintage Hermes bags, none are leather and all in total cost less than £800. If you asked me that question 10 years ago when I did not have the means I would have said yes, now, but now I have means..........

[@joyceedwards6112]

I am more into looking for the hidden gems in vintage bags. The older Chanel bags are beautiful. The new ones look like candy. You can also include the jewelry trends with this. Why would I spend $5,000 on a bracelet everybody has??? 🤔

[@blktauna]

And it's not even a cute bracelet for 5K.

[@catheerineflannigan3321]

It's all psycological. They come from an old line and are fine leather. BUT the berkin looks like a diaper bag or a beach bag. both of them have closure straps that just hang there because if you are out and about it is impossible to line up straps and flap.

[@ItsDiane1481]

Cassie your eye makeup is bomb! Tell me tell me which palette you used🤩 thank you!

[@sounsliti4055]

I got my first birkin in LA .. After trying for years to get one in Paris .. I had to have one to get that it wasn t for me .. I was in my twenties and I felt ridiculous carrying a birkin .. Not only that I hate carrying a bag , the color wasn t right .. Few years ago I got a Kelly and I love it but I m done playing the Hermes game .. To be very frank I enjoy my other funky bags more.. I sold my birkin … No regret..

[@CAM-nn4bx]

Nope not me … if someone gave me one, I’d accept it gracefully 😂 but since I moved to the coast my style has changed and I’d look ridiculous on the seafront swinging a birkin or a kelly … although if you do, you do you, no shade 😎 ☺️ just not for me anymore.

[@CassieThorpe]

Hahaha I totally get that 😂 can’t imagine a birkin on the beach 🙈

[@Ishmari345]

I was originally not a fan of the birkin, but I love the kelly. Cassie got me started on my Hermes journey last December.

[@CassieThorpe]

🙌🏽💖💖

[@TeresaCarr-p5x]

One celebrity stylist admitted that many celebrities wear *amzclothes* . This is nothing new or strange. And many times we see celebrities posing in magazines, and the photos for promotions and advertisements are given by brands or borrowed by themselves.

[@blaquecat]

Would love another updated NY all my bags collection, after the amazing updated shoes collection

[@Skyebright1]

Yes a bag collection video please ;)

[@karlaschmid8757]

Great presentation, it’s certainly provoked some thoughts!

[@brunonjezic6208]

I would love to see serial that explains history and facination of famous bags. Im tryng to get lady's fascination about bags. It seems similar as my fascination with high quality and historically Interesting boots and shoes

[@NA-rq9rz]

I think hermes succeeded in convincing people that shitty bags were status symbols. You said it yourself every bag is different and they can't garauntee they will follow a standard, and that is meant to be "special" thing instead of a marker of inconsistency. Hermes quality is terribly underwhelming. People can sew their own bags at home (look at youtube videos) and they end up looking just as good as hermes. Also, HORRIBLE CUSTOMER services, i have four Kelly bags, and I got them from resellers, just because I wanted to avoid that snot-nosed store experience.

[@JasonLuxLover]

Unless I see receipts, I assume everyone’s is fake I know 80% of Luxury KZbinrs have fake bags in their collections! They’ll even go as so far to film inside of a boutique and act like they purchased a bag from there. It’s ridiculous we believe people like you have a Authentic bags, but for the most part, I don’t believe these girls Cassie! ❤❤❤❤

[@SusanDelRey]

Your orange Kelly 😍

[@heidijay5902]

Am I the only one who just wants a garden party 30? I just see the hardware on birkin’s & Kelly’s as a big pain to use. I love the way they look, but I’m not sure they’re user friendly enough for me.

[@dragamboazulinqiacupuntura122]

People just carry the birkin open and the Kelly honestly not hard at all for me I only use the turnlock. I don't do the whole closure and most people don't either. So they are not hard to use... I do agree they can get real heavy so that and how identifiable they are would be my two cons

[@ianreject]

the delivery of the pokemon analogy took me out

[@marilynfarley9213]

Hello Cassie. Happy Wednesday. I have been wondering that myself. This is a good vlog. Taking notes..., Lol. Have a good day.

[@julieletford5695]

I don't. I rather have a cute inexpensive purse, Instead.

[@5ftNothing]

I just don't like the Birkin design. I do however love the Picotin cargo 😁

[@neiliemeyer7670]

I’ve been working on the Upper East Side of Manhattan with some incredibly wealthy people for almost 10 years and I can say from first hand experience, these rich ladies choose to carry fakes because they’re cheap and don’t like to spend their money.

[@HersheykissesLV]

I think it's interesting seeing the diversity among celebrities wearing Hermes. Avril did throw me off as well as some others. I do wonder if they all love it or is it just a flex. I personally don't feel like the Hermes bags fit my style. This got me thinking of a video idea I would love to see you do about brands, the vibe they are trying to give, whether you think they do it well, and if not the vibe you think they actually give.

[@phantomthread4385]

I don't like these bags at all. I just want one to resell it. I only like it when they look beat up as worn by Jane Birkin and Mary Kate. Too many people wear them as well and sorry but it looks so done now.

[@CassieThorpe]

I totally get this perspective 💖

[@stephaniekeyes2928]

Well I don’t have one! So not everyone

[@nelly430]

The Birkin is supposed to be a utility, work bag yet it’s so hard to get and super expensive. How ironic😅

[@americanpatriotgirl9863]

Love the content today. ❤

[@CassieThorpe]

Yayy! 💖

[@daughterofsekhmet81]

I've never understood the appeal of Hermes. I love luxury bags but I've never wanted a Birkin because the fiddly closure would drive me crazy very quickly, I hate handle-carry bags, and they just look like luggage to me. Handmade does NOT justify a 5-digit price tag, and now that you basically have to beg for the privilege to give Hermes your money? Yeah that's a hard pass from me lol. Just my opinion of course and nothing against anyone who loves them, but I would take a vintage LV or even a Coach or Dooney over a Birkin any day.

[@savetonight98]

I feel it’s a generational thing. Every new generation will want it due to the buzz it’s built as being the it bag, with the generation before it having slowly getting over it as times go by. Then again I could be wrong 😂😂

[@y.preyer]

Please tell your story of getting your 2 bags and why did you buy them.

[@jennifermcmillan2588]

I don’t want one lol .. is that weird ? I want the evelyne but every time I start to buy one o find something I like more

[@leens4190]

No. No we don’t. It’s over. Done.

[@NA-rq9rz]

I don't want a birkin. I need a strap for my bag. I did lust for kelly bags, and got a few, but found them to be super impractical and fussy to use. It turned me off of Hermes. Also, the quality is not great, and they age terribly. I always go back to Louis Vuitton. Their bags are stylish and practical at the same time. I don't believe "expensive" means better quality. Chanel and hermes are way way overrated when you look at their quality.

[@jonnothin]

I wish more people would talk about their want for this bag beyond “investment value”. Don’t know about you but if I fall in love with a bag for practicality or personal taste, why would I want to sell it? I think this bag style has a lot of disingenuous “love”.

[@eleanorjaya4706]

I have never understood why everyone wants a Birkin. Is it cause if you have one you look wealthy or eccentric. It’s certainly both. I must admit if it’s one bag I don’t like it’s a Birkin. First I hate hard looking bags. They look as stiff as cardboard. 2nd I don’t like the fact that everyone has one. It becomes boring like your staring at the same old thing. Just like you attend an event & someone’s wearing the same dress. You look around & you say oh not another Birkin bag. Next I can’t comprehend the price. Of course if your wealthy you can purchase many of them but why the same ones. I would rather have something different that catches someone’s eyes. There are many designer bags that are so elegant & different. Then there are woman who have Birkin bags one in all different colors & sizes. I must admit I love bags but I would rather travel the world, & choose the classic Gucci Jackie 61 or a classic Chanel bag. Most of all my favourite a fendi bag. Be different, be bold & be eccentric. The only time a Birkin bag suits someone is the older stylish woman than again I still wouldn’t purchase one.

[@yomogi-mochi1840]

Don't get me wrong I love Kelly and Birkin, they are BEAUTIFUL!!!!! However, I just feel that both bags are oversaturated and boring now. Every influencer has either bags as status symbols that they win the "quote system" or get from the resale. It is like a Cartier Love bracelet, almost every single influencer or even general people owns it. I don't plan to buy Hermes bags (I would never ever play a stupid Hermes game), but more likely I don't want people to think that I play such a stupid game for just buying the BAG, A BAG LOL. I'm more interested to buy unique bags instead of Hermes (expensive or inexpensive)

[@JasonLuxLover]

I only need 2 Birkins and 1 mini Kelly and 1 Kelly 25 to make me feel special and worthy and good inside, lol ! #NotJoking

[@avenj4659]

Definitely not everybody but I guess you’re enjoying the clickbait factor here

[@Angel-pp8cp]

“HOLOGRAPHIC”

[@Lutifah]

I live in London… everyone doesn’t have them…in real life anyway. But social media will make you think they do… social media is such a fiction it’s ridiculous

[@CassieThorpe]

Exactly this - social media doing what it does best 🫠

[@jbv6584]

Totally agree I live in the states and 20 minutes away from a high end mall. I have not seen anyone carrying a Birkin or Kelly here not even in this mall. The Hermes Boutique opened here 2 years ago and is not doing well at all.

[@aniapalus9530]

Hell yes. That's why I believe plenty of people shouldn't use social media too often especially younger ones. I'm sick as a dog right now. Do I post it? Hell no. Will I post myself having fun? Probably. However I laugh at people strategically showing off the bag in the look at my bag way. Not by just carrying it.

[@Whoareyoupeople900]

Yah, most people, where I live, will buy these expensive designer bags and clothes with credit cards, take a picture with it, and then return it.

[@VollrathGall]

I have two pre-loved*preluxz* that people left the stickers on, and when you remove them, the hardware looks different than the hardware right next to it that the sticker didn’t touch. It’s not because the other has scratches, the sticky stuff affected the finish.

[@rajjie100]

My friend lost all her designer bags in a robbery . Now she just buys vintage hand bags from thrift stores for like $10 , it never fails that she gets complimented everytime she is carrying one .

[@FayeDe_Lanty]

I love vintage thrift store bags too, I have found some absolutely incredible ones and people always stop me, the conversations they spark are so cool x

[@stephaniekeyes2928]

😢😢😢

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

Were they insured? I hope so. I don't have any real designer bags except for my old Coach bag I bought as a gift for myself for my 18th birthday (I'm 67 now). That bag is carried every day, and is still in almost mint condition. And yes, it's insured. I even carry it to work and it stays in my locker all day. People at my work have no interest in it. (Jan Griffiths).

[@aquagamer1212]

@@douglasgriffiths3534is Coach really designer though?

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

Yes it is. At least it used to be. (Jan Griffiths)@@aquagamer1212

[@ilove6kies]

It just seems like everyone has one because we are a bunch of luxury addicts and social media algorithms recommends contents that we are interested in. I live in a suburb and you’d be hard pressed to find people in designer bags in general (LV sometimes, Chanel very rare and even rarer for Hermes). I have Birkins but I always reach for my Kellys/Lindy/Picotin. In real life people just aren’t as obsessed as us nor do they care 😅😅😅

[@CassieThorpe]

This is exactly my point 🙌🏽💖

[@ilove6kies]

@@CassieThorpe haha I commented before I watched your video after just seeing the title - great minds think alike!! I’ll watch your video now ❤❤❤

[@CassieThorpe]

@@ilove6kies 💖💖

[@d.y.e3803]

I think that this Birkin/Kelly craze is generational and also really has a lot to due with social media. Being in my mid 60s and having seen different bags/design companies become popular over the decades, I've never before seen such a craze for a Birkin/Kelly prior to the internet and social media starting up. If I had been interested in either bag, I probably could have gotten one in Paris back in the mid 70s to 80s. I have gone there almost annually since the mid-70s. But, I wasn't interested. However, I did get a small Chanel flap in the mid-80s in Paris and one that was only available for purchase in France. I paid less than $700 for it brand new and from the rue Cambon boutique. In the mid-80s (1985) the U.S. dollar shot up to as high as over 10 French franc to a dollar when less than five years prior it had been less than 5 French franc to a dollar. By the time I arrived back to Paris for vacation in 1985, it was in the 9-plus French franc to a dollar range. I bought the small Chanel flap bag because it was a beautiful bag and fit what I needed at the time. I don't remember any craze back then even for that bag. I walked into the rue Cambon boutique, not many people were there, the sales associate was really sweet and showed me the one that she thought would suit my needs, and that was that. Probably at least a decade later, I sold the bag to someone who really wanted it, but couldn't afford to buy a Chanel bag at retail price here in the U.S. The bag was still in mint condition as the quality was very high. It seemed as if the Chanel flap craze was really starting up around the mid-90s here. Back during when I bought the Chanel bag, Louis Vuitton monogram was incredibly popular and the lines at the huge Avenue Marceau store could easily be an hour or more long. I remember one day when a bus load of Japanese tourists pulled up out front. Plus, it was when both the yen and U.S. dollar had skyrocketed so the LV stores were packed and I mean.....packed! Thank goodness, I had years of rapport with the sales staff and could walk in and be taken to a different area and be waited on fast. Once a friend and I were in that LV store and the friend couldn't decide on what she wanted. Lunch time came around and they would pull down the metal grate over the door and take a 2-hour lunch. That day, my regular sales associate just let us stay inside the store during lunchtime and we had lunch with her and continued shopping and chatting. We were only three people in the store. That was when I bought my LV Serviette Fermoir briefcase which I still have and which lasted through the decades of my profession. it still looks great. I had a lot of LV monogram as it held up incredibly well. The canvas was different back then. My first bag was the Chantilly crossbody in the summer of 1980 and from what I remember, was less than $150 after the detaxe. I have a photo of me with it and standing outside of the LV store in Paris. I still have quite a few of my original monogram pieces including Bisten hard-sided suitcases. It is my LV Epi pieces that I have sold over the last 3 years. In the future, I wonder what the next craze will be with the up and coming youth. Greetings from Los Angeles

[@mbelieve9919]

Thank you for sharing these stories with us! What a history and s as good reminder that’s what is hottest changes over time so we should buy what we like and most suits our lifestyle.

[@d.y.e3803]

You're welcome. And yes, buy what you like and what suits your lifestyle and don't feel a necessity to follow the herd, so to speak. Greetings from Los Angeles

[@blktauna]

@@d.y.e3803 I'm with you! I got my Speedy 25 in the early 90s for I think 300$ in Japan. It's in the spa now getting the zip replaced. It has worn like iron and the canvas is very different than what they use now. But that was the buy then, LV or Gucci.

[@d.y.e3803]

@@blktauna That old school canvas really held up. I remember forgetting that I had put my Serviette Fermoir briefcase on the roof of my car and then drove off. It flew off, hit the street, someone signaled me, I braked, got out of my car, picked it up, and brushed it off. No damage. Greetings from Los Angeles

[@blktauna]

@@d.y.e3803 LOL so true. Superp quality and worth the money spent. I still have my old Pochette Assessoire, Alma and Speedy. Total workhorses. I have 2 newer 6 rings and you can really feel the difference.

[@fautpaspoussermamie]

My concern with the Kellys and Birkins: now that these bags are all over social media and everyone knows the price of them, wearing one is like having a sign "Rob me" or taking the risk that some liquid is spilled on them. My question for you Cassie: when do you wear your hermes bag in NYC? Is it only in a cab to curb situation or would you walk around with it? Aren't you worried for your safety?

[@alinaturbo2837]

Hm I think the point that by having this bag for that price usually you don’t walk with it on a street or in metro. u should drive or be a passenger of your luxury car by going on your daily luxury business and around you same ppl, your employees and your security.

[@MissPravala]

@@alinaturbo2837 exactly what I was about to say. To have the product means you are already in the lifestyle. Otherwise, it wouldn’t make sense to have a $20K purse but still have to take the subway. Isn’t it some celebrity who said: when you buy designer items, you need to have at least 10x that amount in your bank account otherwise, you really can’t afford it ?

[@fautpaspoussermamie]

@@MissPravala is it the reality though? We all know that many people save for many years to afford these bags. And influencers are not influencing crazy rich people but middle class or lower.

[@MissPravala]

@@fautpaspoussermamie I obviously don’t have that data. What I can say is that someone who needs to save to buy luxury is not a Hermès customer target anyways. And Chanel is now raising the prices to also make sure their brand does not lose value. With the exception of places like Japan and SOME places in Europe where the fake culture is simply not tolerated. You are correct though, influencers only influence the non-rich into fantasizing about a lifestyle that’s out of reach and that the influencer themselves probably don’t even live themselves.

[@MissPravala]

@stanleychemush everyone is entitled to their own opinion. But it looks pitiful to buy an item copied from an original. Why not just buying a good quality no brand purse or a second hand original instead of pretending to live a luxury lifestyle when literally everyone can tell it’s a fake. Wearing a fake Chanel or Hermès while working a medium income accountant job and living a medium income neighborhood. It’s sad

[@madisonelsewhere]

I grew up around old money and as soon as they instituted the “quota” system everyone I knew stopped shopping. People still talk about Hermes quality being the best but the general consensus seems to be that the quota system cheapens the experience and is a tacky cash grab

[@aniapalus9530]

I can tell you the same. Or even about more new inherited money who are more low-key but literal billionaires. They don't need the status associated with it and both Chanel and Hermes are flashy waste of money to them. As for the video. Well, now my knee hurts. Do I post about it? Hell no. Also by looking by only celebs and influencers and wanna-be influencers we think everyone has them which is so far from reality. Btw, my boss told me he choses to drive to work in a non flashy car because those who work for him would want a raise and riot.

[@Daunou777]

Completely agree. It’s is so so classless to think that one must pander to Hermes’s stipulations in order to be OFFERED a bag. NO WAY !!!! I refuse to even stand in line outside a store at which I normally don’t shop. I have my CA at LV at two store in Paris, NYC, NJ, Pennsylvania. Refuse to pander

[@returnofthesnatch]

couldn't have said it better!

[@shannon4386]

Yeah, I know a few old money types and some do by Hermes, but I never see them with Birkins and Kelly's. I've seen a few garden party's recently, and I recently saw a bolide for the first time irl, but not the big Hermes bags.

[@madisonelsewhere]

@@shannon4386 yeah why show off something that everyone on the street recognizes as an expensive item and risk being robbed?

[@gneissschisty]

Yes!! Can we please get a history series - it would be great to know more about why these & other bags got their prestige - why designers rose and fell, etc etc! I’m excited ❤

[@CassieThorpe]

I’m on it 🙌🏽💖

[@graceprotocol4842]

Super excited 🥰😊

[@susanne7955]

@@CassieThorpe -Please include the Gucci suede Diana, it is beautiful. I once has a woman follow me around the mall trying to see what the brand was, but because there is no branding on it she finally asked me.

[@Anounoune]

This is why it's important for people to get off the internet sometimes. I think I've seen maybe 1 birkin and 1 kelly this year in all of NYC---- 😂

[@CassieThorpe]

😂🙌🏽

[@aniapalus9530]

Great one! Google some posh place and see the tags and suddenly a ton pops up. Social media is not for naive and too sensitive. It's a fairy tale but to make us sometimes jealous.

[@rimun5235]

I live by the Upper East Side and also rarely see them. With that said, the Hermes store is crowded with tourists.

[@Anounoune]

@@rimun5235 Exactly! I can count on one hand the Hermes bags I've seen in the last 6 months. And you're right, the Hermes stores are tourist destinations which is great for our city. Funny enough, I saw someone with a garden party today--it was well used--- which I loved. Folks (me) gotta stay off of TikTok.

[@tamaramoore2304]

I'm not a fan of either bag. 😊

[@melocoton7]

I cannot get into them... they look so impractical and "old". I also hate having to beg a brand to take my money. Nope, not happening

[@fashionismypassiongirl660]

❤❤❤I’d rather renovate my beach house than buy an expensive Birkin or Kelly. But if my husband buys me one, I won’t be upset, lol. 😂 👏🏻

[@MadamoftheCatHouse]

I prefer Picotin and Constance. Eveline is cute too. Not that I have cash to buy ANYTHING at Hermes.

[@notreallyhome]

love these designs too, I bought mine YEARS ago when prices were much less - I resisted the Evelyne until I saw in a favorite color and it is bar none my fave bag! when this economy chills out, look pre-loved, H bags (other than B/C/K) can go through phases when "not in" and prices go way down, as example no one was going crazy for a picotin a decade ago but now hard to get and price on resale higher

[@ruthcoby2425]

Same! I wouldn’t go for Birkin or Kelly…

[@jayarajagopalan7461]

Totally agree! I would want the Eveline first! Hahaha and I’m almost not in a spot for Hermes anytime soon! I also love the herbag :)

[@tarreemhacaruso2687]

I only want the Constance and the Evelyn. I’ve reached Handbag Nirvana with my Birkins

[@tarreemhacaruso2687]

@@jayarajagopalan7461 the Herbag and the Herbag Sac a do are my favorites ❤️I own both ❤️

[@woutvandevoorde6057]

Would love to see your sunglasses collection ❤ Love your videos

[@CassieThorpe]

Oohh let me get to work!

[@a2s258]

Great video Cassie! I totally understand feeling like everyone has a Birkin or a Kelly, I live in a city of 2.5 million and I see at least 2-3 people carrying one every time I go into the CBD. I can’t even imagine what it must be like living in New York, London or Tokyo 😂

[@CassieThorpe]

They’re everywhere here - especially in bergdorf 😂

[@graceprotocol4842]

They are everywhere besides in my closet for now I need one as well please 🥰🥂

[@annacarlyle6732]

@@CassieThorpethere’s always been quite a few in Bergdorf’s 😂

[@blktauna]

@@CassieThorpe this is a new thing. I've lived in manhattan for 30+ years and you rarely spotted one outside the upper east and parts of the West Village until the last 5 years. Were the bergdof wearers young or older?

[@aniapalus9530]

@@blktauna Oh nice info.

[@valerieblouch5409]

After my purse was targeted by an aggressive thief last month, I'm definitely researching other paths!! I love your mum's idea of purse jewelry that doubles as a thief deterrent!!! Love you both so much!!💕

[@annacarlyle6732]

I love all my Hermès bags, people forget about all the other bags they make, everyone wants a B, K or C. Personally I use my Evelyne bags more than any of my others. I also love my Jypsiere 💜

[@Bestlifemiddleage]

Agree! I wear my other Hermès bags more than my birkins. To me , it’s picotin ( my absolute favorite), Evelyne and Lindy!

[@stargazerbird]

Jypsiere is my everyday bag. The quality is outstanding and it’s way more practical than a Birkin or Kelly but still with the glamour. I want a Lindy next.

[@Sk__10]

I remember when you posted a video saying that you’re starting your Hermes journey, I started around that time too, just wanted to let you know I’m finally picking up my bag tomorrow 🥺💕

[@Jbal8924]

Such an interesting topic! I know that the quality is unrivaled, but I really doubt that these bags would be nearly as coveted if it wasn’t for the exclusivity factor. Thanks for another great video! ❤

[@CassieThorpe]

I totally agree 🙌🏽💖

[@notreallyhome]

Hermes has always been on top of game for decades, they can't keep up with demand, this week they reported they will be opening 12 more leather goods factories in France. I have shopped with H a long time and I think this global demand/exclusivity happened by accident. All of the sudden everyone had to have multiple B/K's and because handmade, H was overwhelmed and the marketing sort of created itself! It's like opposite of Longchamp pliage bags, the company realized high demand and for transparently said openly we need to outsource to China + Morocco + Tunisia to keep up with demand and keep price down - cheers!

[@tarreemhacaruso2687]

@@notreallyhome Hermes is QUALITY ❤. I found a vintage one and they worked on it. My bag now looks spanking new.

[@rebekkiej]

the fake birkin slayer is a snob who is wrong more often than not. Like actual designer companies dont exploit workers?

[@bridgetdickert5040]

Well, I absolutely love the Kelly and the Birkin, in that order. I inherited a Kelly from my super elegant mother, and it means everything to me. But that’s all I need at this point in my life. I enjoy watching others collect, carry and celebrate their collections, and admittedly envy those who have the financial wherewithal to “go on the hunt.” They are beautiful pieces of art, superbly crafted, and whatever one’s reason for owning one (or ten), I say good on you! Enjoy! ❤

[@EughhBrothereughh]

If its an heirloom its priceless but if its not whats the point of it really. Any other bag is good. Birkin now is everywhere thus the value of it is getting lower i think

[@sincerelyajg5067]

It hurts my heart that SO MANY PEOPLE are purchasing replica bags. I'm still of the mindset that I will either purchase something else that allows me to get the same/similar style OR I will continue to save until I'm able to buy what I want! As much as I LOVE the Chanel classic flap I refuse to pay $10K for one! If I can't buy a vintage one, my classic flap dreams might be deceased! All of these Kelly's/Birkin's/Classic Flaps outside must be replicas because there is absolutely NO WAY EVERYONE can afford these bags!

[@aniapalus9530]

Totally agree. I'd feel ashamed and would always wonder if someone recognizes it as fake. I'd be an impostor and get jealousy from friends and no promotion.. I also believe that someone for sure is laughing at all those people who pay in split payments such a bag, in debt but happy that they "made it". Often you see bags but those people live in modest places sometimes they don't even own them. The priorities...

[@chrischris7003]

The Birkin is nice, but the Kelly is so gorgeous. A softer Kelly is my total fave. Not that I'll ever have one tho lol

[@tvaud]

I don’t want a Birkin or a Kelly. To me, they look like old lady bags.

[@aniapalus9530]

That's what my bestie sad. About black Chanel as well :D

[@mrgjs4044]

I recently got my hands on a Birkin 35 Gold bag for my lady... The whole investment thing isn't a big deal as say you buy it for £5k-£8k, the chances are you will only sell it for £10k-£18k, so hardly going to get your retirement pot excited... There are places you can buy them (off the books so to speak)... So you don't need to be added to a waiting list, only if you are happy to buy an excellent condition / used one...

[@candacejenece]

Can’t lie, I used to be underwhelmed with Birkins but as time has gone on, I’ve developed a handbag love/appreciation so now it’s on my list! I have no desire to play the game though and will more than likely cash out the extra cost to get a preloved one in the exact color etc that I want! The plan is a Birkin 30 for my 30th this year so I’ll let you know in November 😂😅

[@jaks_bag_attack]

I have never seen one in the wild, I like the look of the Kelly more but honestly the namesake are more an influence to me.

[@CassieThorpe]

💖💖

[@dragamboazulinqiacupuntura122]

I live in Toronto and I see lots at various malls. But also I have seen people in the subway carrying thousands of dollars worth of clothing...

[@styleinhawaii]

Here's the simple answer, cuz people hype them. Theres tons of great leather goods out there without the name brand. Nonetheless, people should get what they want anyway lol

[@andrewevans1116]

Sac a depeche……literally dispatch bag.❤️

[@billiejopierson371]

You need to come out with a handbag and name it the Cassie

[@nathalienurse3336]

Oh Ms Cassie I think you have opened up Pandora’s bag. Such an insightful video, ❤ how you have different content from other vloggers, keep it up girl you are keeping it real………🤗🇨🇦

[@tania.antonenkova]

Thanks for featuring me in your video! But would have appreciated either a heads up

[@tarreemhacaruso2687]

Love that you did something different with this topic. I own a shoulder Birkin and a 35. My shoulder bag is the ABSOLUTE best bag I’ve ever owned. ❤❤❤❤❤It turned me from Team Kelly to Team Birkin ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Elizabeth_lowkeyluxuries]

They're pretty but I just can't do heavy bags anymore. I'm a top handle girl but crossbodies are getting my money these days. Plus I already have a huge YSL bag for my movie theater snacks🤣😂🤣

[@tiffanybryant5074]

PERIOD! 😂

[@Elizabeth_lowkeyluxuries]

@@tiffanybryant5074 🤣

[@erinnadia0409]

Lol I use my speedy 30 for my movie snacks 😂

[@JasonLuxLover]

Yes, Birkin& Kelly is a status symbol ! and if you’re over a certain age and you don’t have one you feel like you need one or you’re not a part of the community! That’s what pressured me into getting my pieces❤I have mini Kelly and buying b25 next and wanting a cargo Birkin 25 next lol ❤❤❤ but yes, all these bags are replicated they have handstitched bags all of that I only purchase my items from auction houses. I don’t buy pre-loved for the most part because of the fakes!

[@fernandezyajaira]

I don’t want anything Hermes

[@Ellie-es4ms]

Great topic, in my local grocery store that I shop, LV , Chanel, Givenchy, Celine, YSL but never a Hermes at least in a small city that I live but then again I don’t go out much these days, only one person I know has a Birkin and she takes it out and I assume normal people don’t even know what it is 🙂

[@hh4375]

Sie übertreiben , wenn sie denken , dass die sogenannte «normale Menschen» dumm sind

[@AjniraBloom]

Hi Cassie, I just think that Linked Selling is manipulative and also illegal. I would rather buy pre-loved than be taken advantage of in this way but I love my look-alikes and happily wear them in every color and hardware I want.

[@SimplyBrooke-1]

Interesting…why did you want one? I purchased a Constance 24…my husband got me the Birkin 25(completely not practical). I’m active I need both of my hands. The Constance is more practical. It’s similar to why people want a G-Wagon 63… it’s loud and noisy. It literally sounds like a FedEx or UPS truck. I had to get it…. It’s similar to Birkin… you can’t just walk in and purchase a high dollar vehicle as such… it’s the uncommon aspect that increases the wants

[@pureounce.9184]

I respect the craftsmanship and the heritage but they look like old lady / washer woman bags. The design is so antiquated, fusty and boring in my view. So no, not everybody wants one of those.

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

In reality, I have no desire to own a Birkin or Kelly. To me, they are not the best looking bags out there. I have no real designer bags, except for my old Coach bag, and a Madden NYC bag. I bought them because I liked them. I do own one Hermes item though---it's a jumping saddle made in 1905 that a friend gave me after her own horse passed away. It's worn well over the decades, has had padding, stirrup leathers, billets, girth, and stirrup irons replaced. It does have the Hermes logo on the inside flap, and a metal tag on the back of the cantle. I love the saddle---very comfy for both me and my horse. I would never sell or trade it. (Jan Griffiths).

[@CzarnotaMogensen]

I love the design, but I don't have the budget. So I bought the *gtdupe* bag. Made from high quality legal snakeskin made by local Indonesian artists. From now on I never want to buy any luxury goods.

[@VollrathGall]

Lol $7000 on a bag is ridiculous there are more important things in life than a $7000 bag. I’ll take the *preluxz* in this case because I can’t afford the real thing.

[@mildredflemyng-middleton4795]

A history series would be awesome; please do it! The collections of Birkins and what now are fascinating, but I always wonder how much those people pay in insurance. Lordy I hope they insure those collections.

[@sylly654]

I am really not sure about the B or K. Yes, they are beautifully made, but they have a very “mature” feel about them. Now at your age, and especially you with your very modern style, a mature handbag is a very cool juxtaposition. *BUT* since I am actually mature, I am not necessarily looking to up the ante 🤣🤣🤣 But I have to say the mini Kelly’s in fun colors are definitely a young vibe. I find myself still spending lots of money on Chanel; for example my last bag was the green ombré mini rectangular- the moment I laid eyes on it I was in LOVE.

[@AsaLyngstad]

Im a person that definitelly does not want one🤣 Birkin, to me, is a joke. I looks beautiful. But the bag is so impractical that I consider it a joke. Its annoying to use and carry unless you carry it for 5 minutes a day to show off and the rest of the day its in a car or chair or whatever. I never understood who could design a "day" bag like this. In my eye its absolute nonsense. Especially in the bigger sizes 35+. The smaller ones can act as a top handle only and at least they are not heavy. In my city I see "Birkins and Kellies" everywhere - 70% dupes, 20% fakes, 10% real deal. Anyway, Im a baguette gal. Each to their own🥰

[@kimferguson4785]

Like the look of the Kelly, but nothing can beat a bag my mom had. Black box leather , similar shape to Kelly but the purse opening was the vintage metal hinged frame with push clasp. A true classic.

[@OstwestfalenArriens]

uzbagx The canvas tote actually reminds me of the Hermes Garden Party too. Thanks for making this video to suggest more budget friendly alternatives. love it!

[@theprousteffect9717]

Birkins and Kellys are "old money," but not "quiet luxury." Regarding wealthy people carrying fakes, I can imagine many of them buying the real thing but not wanting to risk them getting scuffed when they're out and about. They wear the top notch fakes in public and keep their assets at home on the shelf.

[@andreealazar1928]

So many fake Hermes everywhere ....just as many as Louis Vuitton. These bags will soon become boring.

[@nadia_vivace]

People keep talking about the investment value of the bag. I have heard that for years and I don't buy it. Only a few ones are actual investment. These are the ones with croc skin and other exotic/on danger of being extinct skin. The rest do not sell well second hand for a higher price especially because how many people want a used/old bag?

[@SENIORSTYLE]

I ❤ a Hermes Trim

[@rhonicagause2384]

I respect the heritage of the brand but I don’t like either style. Plus I will never beg a company to take my money.

[@sfjayhawk5810]

Interesting comments in the feed, Cassie, w people being completely fine w fake bags and the abhorrent things it funds. Gross.

[@hhueter]

honestly i think the ease of the resale market and people who factor in the potential spend to get in your SAs good graces go that route. I feel that they were harder to get until sites like fashionphile etc came around. I kinda want a birkin 35/40, because i like the idea of the reason the birkin was created. However, i don't want it enough to go through the boutique route. I may try in paris when i go for my 40th.

[@antheap4253]

Omg, yes kelly is in fact my adult pokemon. That plum bag babe, its... its everything

[@marcellaroberts3074]

Also agree with some of the comments. In today’s society wearing a Kelly or a Birkin is very much in your face telling everyone that doesn’t know better than you can afford a $20,000 bag. My question is is it worth it do we really want this to become our reality?

[@Amy-601]

I was thinking exactly the same- photos can be photo shopped with one of the bags. KZbin unboxings can be more hard to doctor, but can be done. One can 3D print one of these using a 3D printer 🖨️ and auto CAD/ CAM software - except that could be a copyright violation, like you mentioned. The registration code on the Hermes bags however, use blockchain technology and will be hard to replicate. Think of it like a holographic image on your passport! Lol 😂- interesting topic- thanks 😊 for sharing- Amy

[@aniapalus9530]

Also people buy boxes. Empty boxes.

[@ohjinmyoung7350]

birkins and kelly's are nice but they seem to basic for me. call me crass but i like something flashier. i do not like quiet. i like my bling. i like loud lol. for me money is great hair, skin, figure and education. everything else does not require real money.

[@pamelawing5747]

No, everyone does NOT want a Birkin. Totally ridiculous. They aren't even very pretty.

[@lailaalm1499]

As someone who can spot fakes, I can tell you there are TOO MANY fakes in people's hands

[@marpace8837]

I don't know anymore everyone has them now like seriously your neighbor can have one now quit re-bag thread up and down this website that consignment store they're everywhere