Inside the minds of 4 Hermès bag collectors

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A woman's arm filled with Birkin bags

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  • Hermès is having a moment — especially its Birkin and Kelly handbags.
  • Speaking with Business Insider, collectors and experts explained why they love them.
  • Each said they appreciated the bags' high-quality craftsmanship and practicality.

Hermès is having a moment.

2 Californians are suing Hermès, saying they couldn't buy Birkin bags even after one of them spent tens of thousands of dollars on the brand

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Birkin bags at Paris Fashion Week in March 2024
Birkin bags and Hermès accessories at Paris Fashion Week in March 2024

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