From stories to style, this is how the classic tote made its way to the closets of Heart Evangelista, Kim Chiu, Vice Ganda, Sharon Cuneta, Jessy Mendiola, Bryanboy, and Vicki Belo
Today, the bag you carry bears more than just functionality and practicality. Apart from your style, your own personality comes out with the type of carrier that you have in your hand. And if there is one that carries both style and status, it is the Birkin.
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Since its creation in 1984, it has evolved into an array of colors, fabrics, and sizes. While the price of each one does not go below half a million Philippine pesos, a number of individuals have invested in it mainly for its craftsmanship and partly for its sale value. Our very own celebrities, of course, are included in this pool of investors. With that, here are a few who said yes to this bag from Hermès.
Kim Chiu
Before she ventured into her own business, the actress used to sport the French house’s designs everywhere she went. The first bag she bought from the range was in a refreshing kiwi color, after the shampoo brand that Kim worked with in Thailand. She recalled it was the long and tiring day at work that made her buy it.
Jessy Mendiola
After purchasing her dream Kelly in the pourpre colorway, the actress-turned-vlogger mentioned in her vlog that she would be targeting a Birkin purchase next. It looks like Jessy made her wish come true as we spotted the exact bag in her recent trip to the dermatologist. Still getting used to her new phase in life, the new mom is keeping her fashion sense more in the classic side with neutrals.
Sharon Cuneta
Did you know that the Megastar’s black bag actually made the front headlines of a local newspaper? The singer-actress was holding the bag during her quick trip to Hong Kong when the photo was captured. While the black one was iconic to her, it’s her Birkin in the brighton blue shade that Sharon loves the most.
Vice Ganda
Just like her colorful personality and creative mind, the comedian also loves her bags that way. It is no surprise that even in such a classic iteration, Vice has chosen a pop of color for it. Matching her pink hair, she opted for a magnolia shade for her bag.
Heart Evangelista
Hailed as one of the country’s avid collector of the Maison’s bags, Heart has all the kinds to match any outfit that she can style. Her Birkin Cargo has outer pockets mimicking the modern designs today while still keeping the classic silhouette in the picture.
Bryanboy
Fashion is the center of the blogger-socialite’s life, and Hermès is a given brand on the list. Bryanboy is all for bold colors and loud prints, and his bag collection is no exception to his taste.
Vicki Belo
You know one has reached the peak collector era when a client can already customize an exclusive bag from the fashion house. It is no surprise that Vicki has reached this status given the number of Birkins in her closet. Besides her bright colored pieces, she also has en eye for limited and collector’s edition ones.
Featured Image: HEART EVANGELISTA (via Instagram)
