I really like the Birkin 3 in 1 idea. I just want to know the retail price (in the US).
The pochette itself has no hardware and no closure mechanism aside from gravity. I actually think it would be quite cumbersome to put anything inside and/or retrieve it without completely mangling the leather flap, but time will tell.
I agree. One reason I like to leave the flap open is because I like more accessible openings. The clutch is simply to slim to have the flap tucked in and I just know I will be constantly struggling with it when I reach in to retrieve my phone or cardholder.
Yeah, I saw that in the later press pics. Good thing I looked around before I finished my review because it was impossible to tell from the runway.You can clearly see in the pictures that the main Birkin bag does NOT have the typical flap and that the only flap is from the removable pochette. Presumably, one could temporarily remove the sangles from their holes and thread the pochette into the sangles to hold it in the front or the back of the bag.
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I am not a fan. I feel like they violated something sacred when they did this TBH. But I'm old school, and I very rarely like any of the new designs when it comes to the birkin. I hope this isn't something permanent.
Hi, don't worry I don't think you are criticizing me, I can't imagine anyone doing that over my opinion on a BirkinFirstly, GoldFish8, I am not criticising you, but I wonder just what it is that you think Hermes violated?
It seems to me that by removing the flap from this style, Hermes designers have responded to the way that they have seen that Birkins are used.
I have just done a bit of research to test my hunch.
I did a survey.
As a primary source I used the 'Your Hermes in Action' thread.
I looked at all the posts showing Birkins since January 1st this year.
Only three showed a Birkin with the flap over the front of the bag.
Of the three only one had the flap fully fastened over the turnlock and behind the sangles.
I don't recall more than one where, with the flap tucked into the back, the bag was secured with the sangles cinched over the turnlock.
So, next stage in the evolution, thirty-five years time, the sangles and turnlock will disappear too.
Ah, the Birkin Shadow.
Me too!! If you can lock it in so that it makes the Birkin look more "finished" when worn as an open tote, I like it.It's an interesting concept for sure. I would love to see more pictures to see how it "fits together".
Me too!! If you can lock it in so that it makes the Birkin look more "finished" when worn as an open tote, I like it.It's an interesting concept for sure. I would love to see more pictures to see how it "fits together".