9 INTERESTING FACTS OF HERMES BIRKIN THAT PEOPLE DO NOT KNOW

9 INTERESTING FACTS OF HERMES BIRKIN THAT PEOPLE DO NOT KNOW

Hermes Boutique

It's not only fashion lovers who know the famous fashion brand from Paris Hermes. Now almost everyone began to 'notice' with the existence of the brand bearing the horse carriage. Moreover, many celebrities homeland who on television showcase the box-shaped bag and padlock it.

One that is often mentioned is Hermes Birkin. So what distinguishes Hermes Birkin with other types of Hermes? What makes it endure to be one of the most expensive bags in the world today?

Hermes Birkin has long been a symbol of upper class status. In addition to the price that reaches hundreds of millions of dollars for one bag, Hermes Birkin is only sold in certain official Hermes stores. Besides it can not just anyone buy the bag, but for the people who have registered as VIP customers.

Based on research from online secondhand seller, Bag Hunter, the value of Hermes Birkin has increased by more than 500% in the last 35 years. So this bag is considered to have a better investment value than the stock market. The value of the Hermes Birkin is even expected to rise back twice as much in the next 10 years.

For those of you who are interested in investing Hermes Birkin, here are some things you may not know about this expensive bag of European socialites favorite.

Origin of Birkin Name

Jane Mallory Birkin is a famous British-born fashion icon who settled in France. In 1981, Birkin accidentally sat next to Hermes CEO Jean Louis Dumas on a plane en route from Paris to London.

At that time, Birkin who was wearing a bag Hermes Kelly accidentally dropped all the items in the bag. She complained about the inappropriateness of Hermes Kelly's handbags that were unable to load many items. It was also the design of a Hermes Birkin bag made on a paper bag threw up by Hermes CEO. Until now this story is still a legend in the fashion world.

Hermes Jane Birkin Handbag Collection

Perhaps in your shadow, Jane Birkin has all the Hermes Birkin collection. In fact, until last year, Birkin claimed to have only 5 Hermes bags with this type of name. Because he will wear his bag until it is damaged, destroyed and can not be used again. After that he will replace it with a new one.

However, not necessarily a broken bag he throw away. Birkin actually did an auction for the bags that have been worn. Then the money will be used for social or charitable activities.

Jane Birkin

Accessory Bag Hermes Jane Birkin

Birkin confessed when having his own bag, he used to decorate it with various accessories. He thought it would remove the formal and arrogant impression of his bag. And more in line with the casual style of the French.

Royalty and Charity

At first, the exchange that occurred between Hermes and Jane Birkin only limited bag with the use of Birkin name for this collection of Hermes bag. Although Jane Birkin is not a brand ambassador for Hermes bag, she receives a fee for the use of her name per year.

Based on data from the Telegraph, this fee reached 31.076 USD in 2012, which was then donated by Birkin for charity. In 2011, Jane Birkin auctioned for her Hermes Birkin bag through eBay's website and sold for 103.588 USD Wow!

According to data from the Wall Street Journal, the most expensive Hermes Birkin bag ever found is worth 229.374 USD belonging to a woman named Christie who won an auction in Hong Kong. This bag is fuschia color, made of crocodile leather and studded with diamond and white gold weighing 18 carats.

Although has an insane price, it doesn't make the fashionista giving up to get this bag. Many interesting stories about the difficulty of getting a Hermes Birkin bag. Lot of people hope to have a good relationship with the workers in the Hermes boutiques, so they will be easy to get info on the latest collection of Hermes Birkin. In fact this is very difficult to do. However, if at any time you pass through the official Hermes store and find Hermes Birkin available, you are lucky.

The Process of Making Hermes Birkin

To produce a bag Hermes Birkin takes 48 hours worked by a professional bag making artist. Not just the Birkin type, every bag is done by one person in the Hermes production house. Meanwhile, each part of the bag will be done by different people. Although 48 hours sounds just like 2 days, but it will take 1 week to produce 1 piece of Hermes bag.

Hermes Factory

The next amazing thing is that all Hermes handbags only use their own equipment to do the production. Based on data from the Telegraph, no craftsmen use the tools available in the office. They only use personal equipment. This is a bit different from your situation in the office, isn't it?

Bright and Flashy Colors

When you hear the name Birkin, maybe in your mind just see the bag with neutral colors. But not with Hermes Birkin. This type has been expelled in rainbow colors, and the most is the type of blue color. According to data from the BBC, since its debut, Hermes has produced more than 25 types of blue only, such as Blue Jeans, Mykonos, and Blue Roi.

Hermes Himalayan

One more interesting fact that you might not know is that Himalayan is not a name for Hermes Birkin type. Himalayan is the name for the type of color. When hearing the name Himalayan, many people suspect this is one of the types of Hermes Birkin bag.

Hermes Himalayan

While actually Himalayan leads to a kind of color similar to the color of snow on the summit of the Himalayas. Even many who think that the name Hermès Himalayan Crocodile Birkin is the origin of crocodiles whose skin is used as material for making this bag. Crocodiles love warm places, while the Himalayas? Doesn't it feel very cold there?

Jane Birkin Draws Her Name from Hermes

Based on data from Yahoo! News, since 2015, Jane Birkin no longer wants her name worn in the Hermes Birkin bag collection made of crocodile skin. This bag is estimated to reach 40.695 USD, which attracts protests from many protected animal activists.

Jane Birkin once expressed her disappointment in a sentence, "I have been warned about Hermes' crocodile's ruthless practices, so I have asked Hermes not to use my name again until they return to complying with the internationally accepted rules."

The group of protected animal activists named People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) then released a video. The video contains about the cruelty of crocodile treatment and killing at a farm owned by Pandega Holdings in Texas allegedly subsidized by Hermes.

Knowing that Jane Birkin immediately pulled her name from Hermes, PETA expressed her relief. "Thanks to Mrs Birkin for ending the relationship with Hermes, after this there will be no more animals captured and killed in an uncivilized way," said Ingrid Newkirk, president and co-founder of PETA.

At first there was no comment coming out of Hermes to respond to this, but when the video was circulating, Hermes gave his statement. "We are very surprised by the news and videos that circulated.

An announcement by Jane Birkin does not symbolize the friendships we have long been in. The case is being investigated.The last news we got was that the farm proved to have nothing to do with Hermes. from the animals we use our skin we have done based on the rules. "

Hermes Birkin Campaign

So does this simply add to your knowledge of the bag at the recorded price of one of the most expensive in the world, Hermes Birkin?

Someone Behind the Success Kate Spade

Someone Behind the Success Kate Spade

Kate Spade

Great things can come from anywhere, even deadlocks. Katherine Noel Brosnahan is one of the people who managed to prove it. Not familiar with the name, what about the name of Kate Spade?

Yes, Katherine Noel Brosnahan is the founder of Kate Spade brand. She married her husband, Andy Spade, and has since changed her name to Kate Spade. He also uses the name as a fashion brand, namely Kate Spade New York (NY), which in 2015 and managed to gain sales of up to US $1.24 billion!

In fact, once Katherine began his career as a journalist. How could she build Kate Spade NY to such a huge success now?

Born in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 4, 1962, Katherine spent her childhood there. Entering college, he moved to Arizona to study in journalism at Arizona State University and graduated in 1985. There he met her husband, Andy Spade, who studied architecture majors. After graduation, both moved to New York City in 1986. Katherine also worked as a Style Editor at Mademoissele, a women's magazine.

Years of work at Mademoissele in fashion, Katherine realized that she had never found a bag in the style that fitted her. On the other hand, he also began to feel bored working at Mademoissele, but did not yet know where to take his career. Thanks to advice from Andy, Katherine was finally decided to get out of Mademoissele for the creation of a product bag in accordance with his wishes. He plunged himself in researching the style of bags on the market, cloth used, production costs, to marketing.

In 1996, the first Kate Spade NY store officially opened in Soho, NYC. Eight months later, there was a journalist from Cleveland Research Co. who offered to buy some of Kate Spade NY's shares as they were interested in the growth potential of her brand. Since then, Kate Spade NY continues to experience positive developments to be able to penetrate the international market.

Initially, Katherine only produced six models of large handbags of brightly colored nylon material. Over time, he also expanded to create other products, ranging from shoes, wallets, glasses, pajamas, to stationery and personal organizer. In fact, in 2004, Kate Spade at Home was officially launched to provide a collection of home decorations, such as wallpapers, bathroom fixtures, and beddings. In the same year, Kate Spade also has thirteen stores spread across the US.

In addition to the types of products mentioned above, Kate Spade NY also produces perfumes. Kate Spade NY's first perfume product was launched in 2003 and was given the same brand name as Kate Spade. In 2010, Kate Spade re-launched a perfume called Twirl. As one of Kate Spade's 20th birthday celebrations in 2013, a new perfume called Live Colorfully was launched. Every Kate Spade NY product is sold in a special package, with a card containing a brief description of Katherine and Andy's journey.

In 1998, when the growth of Kate Spade NY began to look fast, Katherine managed to get total sales up to US $27 million. A year later, Neiman Marcus Group, the parent of a department store named Neiman Marcus, bought 56% of Kate Spade NY shares for US $34 million. In 2006, Neiman Macus Group acquired Kate Spade NY by acquiring the remaining 44% of the shares.

After Katherine was no longer the owner of Kate Spade NY, the company also appointed Deborah Lloyd as president and Chief Creative Officer. Previously, Deborah had worked in several other well-known fashion brands such as Banana Republic, Burberry, Kenzo, and Hechter. Until now, he still holds the same position in Kate Spade NY.

So what did Katherine do now that she no longer belongs to Kate Spade NY? Apparently he has a new fashion label named Frances Valentine, who will later sell more shoes than bags. As a form of support for his new brand, Katherine decided to change her name to Kate Valentine. Moreover, it turns out the name Valentine has a special meaning for him. Valentine is the name of the father of his mother because he was born on Valentine's Day. So, he has absolutely no negative intent behind the name change. All done purely to distinguish his name from the brand Kate Spade NY.

After more than twenty years, Kate Spade NY is still able to develop as a fashion brand without leaving the hallmark of the initial design of the character Katherine thick with fresh and fun nuances.

New Creeper Fenty x Puma

New Creeper Fenty x Puma

New Creeper of Fenti x Puma

Despite lethargic retail sales, Puma took advantage of this momentum to boost sales. Puma sales are expected to rise in the third quarter in 2017. Such gains were not expected by previous analysts. Puma does not seem to be able to hold back this good news as the whole new report can be published on October 24, 2017.

The German company is stabilizing the move thanks to increased sales in the United States. Reported by Business of Fashion, the sale is able to defeat Nike and Under Armor. In the previous month, Nike issued a sales report that showed a significant drop. This decline became the worst in the past 7 years.

The price war between Nike, Adidas, and Puma is one of the factors driving down the line of sports. But Puma already anticipate competition and price reductions from the beginning, one of them by holding Rihanna in some of their collections. The strategy is apparently able to raise sales of Puma amounting to or about €1,122 billion.

This figure is quite high when compared with analyst estimates of only €1.091 billion. This amount is considered sufficient to raise the revenue of the sports brand to €235 billion or €245 billion by the end of the year. Again this figure exceeded analysts' estimates of only €217 billion.

But that does not mean Puma depends only on this value alone to increase sales, Rihanna and Puma will re-launch the latest collection of Suede Cleated Creper with various colors. The combination of pink and yellow and green and yellow will be the main theme of this unique shoe. Thicker soles of shoes or so-called gum rubber soles are the main characteristics. In addition to comfort, the shoe sole is also specially designed for spring and cold use.

This collection is planned to be released via Puma e-commerce. But the $160 boots can still be bought at Puma offline stores, as well as Copenhagen's Naked online retailers. These shoes will be Rihanna's third collection with Puma. Previously, the collection of shoes Fenty x Puma Suede Cleated Creeper also been sold and demanded by fashion lovers, especially with the development of athleisure trends.

New Creeper of Fenti x Puma

11 Years, Anggun as Audemars Piguet's Brand Ambassador

11 Years, Anggun as Audemars Piguet's Brand Ambassador

Anggun C Sasmi

Beside as a judges in Asia's Got Talent, an Indonesian international singer who is settled and became a French citizen now, Anggun C Sasmi also become an ambassador of luxury watches, Audemars Piguet start from 2006-currently. So it means already 11 years.

Previously Anggun always refused an ad offer. Anggun several times offered to be the star of advertising by famous brand manufacturers in Europe. However, several times also refused because it does not mean a small offer but its brand image is considered less appropriate. Until then came the offer of a famous brand exclusive a luxury watch company from Switzerland "Audemars Piguet".

"I am looking for the right product for me before I finally accept the offer to be a model or an ambassador," said a successful singer who penetrated the European, American and Asian markets through "Snow on the Sahara" album about the reason for his willingness to be an ambassador.

Audemars Piguet views Anggun image is very in accordance with the product to be embodied as brand ambassador. Anggun also seems very compatible with the image of this company and its products. As Anggun become brand ambassador Audemars Piguet for 11 years 2006-2017. 

The beautiful, exotic-skinned woman added that she deliberately postponed her desire to become an advertising star, because according to the custom in Europe, when she refused an offer, her reputation increased.

Anggun since 1994, he has chosen to leave Indonesia with Michel Georgea, his first husband. He had lived in London, England, and Paris, France. In 2011, Anggun uses the term "husband watch" for her twitt to showing her watch. This is to maintain its prestige as brand ambassador of an exclusive-luxury watch brand.

COACH RELEASES HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN WITH SELENA GOMEZ

COACH RELEASES HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN WITH SELENA GOMEZ

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez look stylish in a car with that vintage ride theme. Maybe you've seen this scene in previous Coach campaigns. But this time there is a difference, lies in the many gifts that are scattered and nuanced festive. Plus glitter ray from New York City, this collection was deliberately issued to welcome the end of the year. Selena was seen wearing luxe shearling collar, mixed print lace dress and jewelry that made crystal statement. Not to forget, the 'superstar' Dinky Bag who have a unique primrose color for $ 395.

She, herself was chosed by Coach became brand ambassador because of her stylish fashion that she wears at every opportunity, and became the most celebrity in-follow on Instagram. Therefore it is not surprising that Coach wants this campaign to be viral. With a familiar team, Steven Meisel as a photographer, Fabrien Baron as director of style and makeup by Pat McGrath, of course the results were reaping praise.

Selena for Coach Holiday Campaign

Actually, Selena admits her personal style does not change much during the holidays. "I am happy wearing warm clothes. Coach has these amazing shearling jackets that I can not wait to wear, "he told Elle. Selena also continues for the holidays this year, she wants to spend time with her closest family and friends. According to him he has been traveling for many jobs so do not want to repeat the same thing. Selena wants to cook with mama and make casseroles and cheesy potatoes. While with his father, he made a kind of tamale dish. And also decorate the tree ornament obtained from Coach.

Meanwhile, when asked the Coach team about the most memorable moment on New Year's Eve. Selena did not spend the time for the party, but rented a cabin in the middle of the snow with her closest female friends. The mama also taught her to share when the final holiday arrived. He was given advice to be a volunteer and to give alms even if we could not. "The holidays can be very stressful for people, so it's an important time to help out," he concluded on WWD.

Inspirational! Tommy Hilfiger For Disabilities

Inspirational! Tommy Hilfiger For Disabilities

Tommy Hilfiger released the latest clothing model for customers who are often ignored, ie persons with disabilities. Hilfiger's latest collection goes on sale Wednesday (18/10). He created type has 37 styles for men and 34 for women, including t-shirts, pants, jackets, sweaters and dresses. 

Tommy Hilfiger's high-end label will hit the new market this year. No longer line plus size or child labels, but make clothes for people with disabilities who are usually forgotten other high-end brands.

Tommy Hilfigher's design for disabilities

Quoted from Elle, new line of Tommy Hilfiger will be made special. Stitches on this special line tailored to the body shape and needs of the wearer. The collection uses magnets and Velcro to make it easier for people to dress.

One that Tommy applied in his design was to uses magnets and velcro, so it was easier to pull a shirt off the top of his head or if you wanted to dress with one hand. The trousers are also made with velcro and magnet adhesives, while the folds and holes in the legs can be adjusted to accommodate the foot support wire.

The designer, who also collaborated with Gigi Hadid, said the new market is part of 'fashion democratization' for him. With millions of people with disabilities welcoming this news, Tommy also opens up a great new market opportunity for his business.

Currently the fashion industry is already beginning to open to the unique beauty of people with disabilities. For example last April, designers at Vancouver Fashion Week show women bomb victims of Boston stepped on the catwalk with one leg. In fact he successfully mastered the stage of a professional model.

There is also a woman who was born with a rare syndrome named Caitin Stickels who now precisely became a model, thanks to the photos he liked to V Magazine magazine this March edition. Her beauty is targeted by Nick Knight, a famous photographer who used to take pictures of Kate Moss to Lady Gaga.

Stella McCartney Magic 'Garbage' Fashionable Dress at Paris Fashion Week

Stella McCartney Magic 'Garbage' Fashionable Dress at Paris Fashion Week

AS designer, Stella McCartney could be said to be one who has a characteristic. Yes, in every product design, Stella often carries the concept of environmentally friendly fashion.

Well, the commitment to maintain the environment and treat the waste is shown through the latest fashion show, precisely in Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2018. Recently, Stella explore the material made from waste.

"Glamor for self-interest is not something I want," Stella said of her collection as quoted by the Guardian Daily.

Known as a designer who cares for the environment, Stella adheres to ethical fashion principles. In his work, he ensures that all materials used do not harm the environment and the workers who make it.

Later, Stella explores materials made from waste. In the hands of the daughter of legendary Paul McCartney's musician, 'garbage' transformed into a collection of clothing nuances of the 1980s.

Denim with a stone-washed accent packed in a silhouette of jumpsuit, jacket and loose pipe pants nuances of the 1980s with pocket accents according to urban tastes that so in.

A model walks the runway during the Stella McCartney show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2018 on October 2, 2017 in Paris, France.

This is one of them shown through a dress made from magenta and bubblegum-pink tafetta combined with oversized white T-shirt jersey. There is also a denim with stone-washed accents packed in a silhouette of jumpsuit, jacket and loose pants nuances of the 1980s with modern pocket accents.

Stella also accommodates the needs of the mature ladies by presenting tailored-look style tailor-made choices that give professional and edgy impression.

Last June, Stella announced her collaboration with Parley for the Oceans, an organization whose mission is to stop the destruction of marine life due to human activities. One of Parley's main programs is to recycle plastic waste that pollutes the oceans, such as fishing nets, bottles, and waste debris, into yarn fibers.

The material that Stella would later become a collection of high-fashion as the character of the designer. "Turning something dangerous into something sexy and cool, is not that sexy?" Stella said, as quoted by The New York Times.

For this collection, Stella explains that no leather, feather, skin, or feather material is used. This is due to Stella's support of the PETA organization that makes clothing from nonhell animal materials. Known as a designer who cares about the environment, Stella does cling to ethical fashion principles. In his work, he ensures that all materials used do not harm the environment and the workers who make it.

Stella McCartney non animal material campaign

Before holding a show in PFW, McCartney first released a collection of ingredients extracted from plastic bottles dumped in the ocean. Along with the Paris Fashion Week event, the label has a partnership with the resale TheRealReal fashion website. Cooperation with the fashion site is intended to minimize the 'garbage' fashion from the fashion-clothes that do not sell in the market.