Birkin 35cm & 40cm handles

[djsmom]

Is there a big difference in the drop length of the 35's and 40's? I had a birkin 35 and the handles fit on the crook of my arm comfortably, I would like a 40 but i am not sure if the handles will fit my arm, I am 5'5 and 144lbs. Thanks

 

[hermesgroupie]

I don't think there's a big difference in drop length as much as there is in the width between both sides. Get what I mean? The larger the bag, the wider the handles are spaced apart, so they do appear roomier. But I just measured my 35 vs. my 45 and the height is the same. But I could swing that 45 on my shoulder.

 

[hennaria]

same here. I havent really felt any difference. I have both 35 and 40 and dont really feel a difference.

 

[Haute Couturess]

i think the 40 handles are just a tiny schmidgen longer to be in proportion with the bag, but not much, very tiny. i think it would be ok.

 

[hennaria]

i think the 40 handles are just a tiny schmidgen longer to be in proportion with the bag, but not much, very tiny. i think it would be ok.

maybe....but in general there is not a big difference...BUT if the 40 cm birkin is clemence the handles tend to stretch out much more then with a 35 clemence...I will try to upload comparison pics later. now on my way to find a proper cam

 

[jaegerhomme]

Here are 2 photos for birkin size comparisson of a 35 (natural sable fjord), 40 (chocolate togo), and 50 (gold vache liegee).

 

[CobaltBlu]

wow, that is very interesting, JH!
and may I say, natural sable fjord is just beautiful....
great comparison shot on so many levels......

 

[CobaltBlu]

oops, huge photo!!!

 

[djsmom]

Thanks Cobaltblu your bags are gorgeous and there isn't really a big difference. Thank you all for your help now I need to find one.

 

[mrssparkles]

I love your bags, JH! And I agree with CobaltBlu. Natural Sable Fjord is gorgeous! So neutral .... so clean cut ...

 

[mrssparkles]

djsmom, I don't think there is a huge difference either. But one thing I am positive about is that heavier leathers will put a drag on the handles, and over time, they stretch out. So for example, if you have a 35cm Clemence and a 40cm Epsom. Over time, the handle drop of the 35cm Clemence will be a tad more than the 40cm Epsom.

 

[hermesgroupie]

Wow, JH, how did I miss this?

 

[catabie]

I dont have a 35cm yet to compare with my 40cm but I know for sure that 40cm handle can fit under arm, as I do most of the time. MrsS is right, the clemence leather probably stretches out more to make the handles more loose.