The Hermès Birkin is the pinnacle of designer bags, being the most expensive, desired and respected. Named after english actor and songstress Jane Birkin upon an encounter with the Hermès designer at an airport. Her name has been associated with the bag since the beginning and has stuck ever since. However recently PETA performed an investigation on the Birkins production. With the animal cruelty coming to light Jane Birkin released the following statement. “Habiendo sido alertado sobre las prácticas crueles reservadas a los cocodrilos durante su matanza para hacer bolsos de Hermès con mi nombre… le he pedido a Hermès que debaptice el Birkin Croco hasta que se puedan poner mejores prácticas en línea con las normas internacionales.…
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