VB & Her Birkins.

Victoria Beckham is notorious for cracking and promoting many designers most prodigious and unusual pieces, from the sizable shoulder pads of Balmain, to sporting a full scale espionage outfit, complete with ankle length leather coat. Because of these edgy choices, many have pondered her fetish over the elusive, illustrious and slightly old fashioned 'Hermès Birkin'. In my mind, her motives behind constantly convoying a Birkin around with her are quite recognizable. She herself, has no discernible prestige, class or legacy to her, and by owning the world's most comprehensive collection of the bag, in some manner she can attach her personal nothingness to the glory of the Birkin. Not to mention Hermès are cashing in big time on her penchant for one in every colour.

All images of VB & her Bags, notice not one is the same colour.
Conceived in 1984 on a Paris to London flight and named after the singer & actress Jane Birkin who commissioned it, this elegantly refined classic has outlived almost all other "it bags" and continues to be as sought after today as when it was originally released, with waiting lists extending up to four annums. I think anyone with even the vaguest interest in fashion, should be truly ashamed if this iconic masterpiece is not firmly registered in there mental vista.

Along with the Dior Samourai, (recently updated by the genius Galliano) I would single the Birkin out as one of the most timeless and majestic bags of all time, it is certainly on every bourgeoisie Girl's wishlist. Over & Out!