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. “Ayant été alerté des pratiques cruelles réservées aux crocodiles lors de leur abattage pour fabriquer des sacs à main Hermès portant mon nom… J'ai demandé à Hermès de débaptiser le Birkin Croco jusqu'à ce que de meilleures pratiques conformes aux normes internationales soient mises en place…
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