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.
Best Designer Handbags Worth the Investment
From the Birkin to the Classic Flap, see the data on handbag value and what makes a designer bag a collectible asset rather than a purchase.