I was going through the forum and found this thread on the Birkin travel protector (everyone has such great ideas here!) and immediately went to order the custom pliage for my 35cm birkins.
http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/my-personal-birkin-travel-protector-arrived-75466.html
Here's why I needed to have this asap:
I typically hesitate bringing my birkin with me while travelling due to some bad previous experiences. I went to LA with my DH a few months ago and the TSA people were very rough with the bags. I put my BJ birkin on the plastic container just before it went into the x-ray machine, they took it out and put it on the belt. I was peeved, but ok until the person behind me put their wheeled luggage on the belt with the wheels about to BUMP and STAIN MY BAG!! I quickly took my jacket out of the container and shoved it in between the bag and the dirty wheel. Then, on the plane, we were in the first class bulkhead and I tucked my birkin behind my legs, then covered up in a blanket (I always do this). The flight attendant saw me, but he was a total sweetie and let it slide. The problem was with the flight back, the flight attendant made a big fuss about me stowing the bag properly, I asked her to please be careful and I saw her just shove it in the overhead bin. Luckily there wasn't any damage, but can you imagine if there was??? Now, I don't have to worry anymore! I loved the customization process and delivery was just about 2 weeks.
With my 35 Rouge VIF inside:
http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/my-personal-birkin-travel-protector-arrived-75466.html
Here's why I needed to have this asap:
I typically hesitate bringing my birkin with me while travelling due to some bad previous experiences. I went to LA with my DH a few months ago and the TSA people were very rough with the bags. I put my BJ birkin on the plastic container just before it went into the x-ray machine, they took it out and put it on the belt. I was peeved, but ok until the person behind me put their wheeled luggage on the belt with the wheels about to BUMP and STAIN MY BAG!! I quickly took my jacket out of the container and shoved it in between the bag and the dirty wheel. Then, on the plane, we were in the first class bulkhead and I tucked my birkin behind my legs, then covered up in a blanket (I always do this). The flight attendant saw me, but he was a total sweetie and let it slide. The problem was with the flight back, the flight attendant made a big fuss about me stowing the bag properly, I asked her to please be careful and I saw her just shove it in the overhead bin. Luckily there wasn't any damage, but can you imagine if there was??? Now, I don't have to worry anymore! I loved the customization process and delivery was just about 2 weeks.
With my 35 Rouge VIF inside:
