'Birkin man' made his fortune chasing the elusive Hermès bag

Miami Herald ^ | Apr. 30, 2008 | BY KATHRYN WEXLER

[the invisib1e hand]

“hermes bag” makes me think of Helen Thomas.

[Redbob]

Nice article by the Miami Herald.

Pity it’s a blatant rip-off of a Wall Street Journal story of at least 6 months ago.

Wonder if anyone in Miami can spell “journalistic integrity?”

[Cicero]

If any of you guys wants to buy one, there’s a Birkin bag for sale on eBay right now, for only $45,000.

The seller lives in Florida. I’ll bet it’s this guy’s mother.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380031025337&ih=025&category=63852&ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1

[goldstategop]

Its a prestige clothier. Expensive and and as rare as is intimated by its boutique label. If you have a Hermes, you definitely belong in the world's elite.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[goldstategop]

I'd get that for my woman... if I could get a loan to pay for it. LOL!

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[dennisw]

inneresting

[goldstategop]

As a status symbol, a rare purse is so overrated. If you want to let a woman know you love her, buy her a diamond instead.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[Arguendo]

Can’t you get a Hermes tie for under $200? It’s not like everything they make is like this bag.

[ZOOKER]

Countdown to first cheap Chinese copy:

5-4-3-2...

[seoul62]

You need to pair it with a St. John Suit, Rolex and a pair of Jimmy Choo’s or Manolo Blahnik’s shoes, the look complete./Just Asking - seoul62......

[dennisw]

I agree-— jewelry says it better than a stupid handbag made from alligator that matches the desiccated skin of the proud bearer. Plus I can see and appreciate the jewelry but not a handbag

[StilettoRaksha]

I’m a fan of Hermes; however, the Birkin is too gaudy.

[fieldmarshaldj]

*ping*

[goldstategop]

A boutique brand is timeless. But pray tell, why would us mere mortals need one?

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[Tainan]

Knock-off Birkins, and allother Hermes prods, have been on the market for 5 + years.

Where there’s a demand...there’s a knock-off!

[Dumpster Baby]

Here's my purse, $6 a few years ago.

[Arguendo]

Huh? No one needs this stuff, but they do make some nice ties.

[seoul62]

Vogue will feature it in its upcoming fall issue, titled: The Return Of Military Chic./Just Asking - seoul62.........

[goldstategop]

There's always cheap Chinese made knockoffs of boutique luxury goods. But they don't have the same cachet as the original. The original is hand-made from the highest quality materials and is designed to last a lifetime. For those who have exquisite taste and demand nothing but the best, only boutique will do. They can well afford it.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus