The matt white Hermès Himalaya niloticus crocodile diamond Birkin with 18K gold and diamond hardware on display during a preview at Christie’s in Hong Kong in May 2016, identical to another Hermès bag that sold for US$380,000 after intense bidding in May 2017. Photo: AFP Photo
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- Fashion’s ultimate status symbol was created when actress Jane Birkin, the bag’s namesake, happened to sit next to Jean-Louis Dumas, the brand’s chief executive
- Some say the bag is a better investment than gold or the stock market and exclusivity has led to a thriving resale market – but how can you spot a fake?
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Updated: 8:00pm, 5 Jul, 2021
The matt white Hermès Himalaya niloticus crocodile diamond Birkin with 18K gold and diamond hardware on display during a preview at Christie’s in Hong Kong in May 2016, identical to another Hermès bag that sold for US$380,000 after intense bidding in May 2017. Photo: AFP Photo
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