Hermès Date Codes and Symbols: How to Read Them
A circle, a square or no shape, plus a letter: Hermès date codes repeat every 26 years. Learn what each stamp means and where to find…
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Hermès Filed a Trademark in the Metaverse: What It Means
After the MetaBirkin lawsuit, Hermès filed a metaverse trademark covering NFTs, crypto and virtual goods. Here is what the filing covers and why.
Heart Evangelista: The Art of Painted Birkins
Heart Evangelista turns Hermès Birkins into painted art, with over 50 commissions at around $1,800 USD each. The story behind the wait list.
JPG Birkin: Jean Paul Gaultier's Shoulder Birkin Guide
The JPG Birkin is Jean Paul Gaultier's shoulder take on the Birkin: shorter body, longer handles, chunky hardware. Sizes, colors, collector demand.
How to Score a Birkin: 10 Boutique Tips That Work
Ten practical tips for scoring a Birkin: the sales associate relationship, category spend, wishlist strategy, sizes to ask for first, and resale.
Inside Christie's First Milan Hermès Auction
Christie's Milan held Italy's first single-owner Hermes sale from June 14 to 23, 2022: 257 lots, 145 handbags and limited editions.