Even before that memorable episode aired in 2001 (viaIMDb), the Birkin was a highly sought afteraccessory.
And it is still hard to buy today!
Let’s start with a little history.

See, chic even from day one of conception.
Firstly, the price is high.
), then another hurdle could be the sheer scarcity of availability.

Hermes refuses to make public how many Birkin bags they manufacture to sell every year.
We just know production is limited.
And it’s not like you canwalkout of the Hermes store with a Birkin in toe.
Hermes CEO says the brand is about “creating desire” (viaVox).
Well, thefashionhouse has certainly succeeded with the Birkin.