Hermes Red Rouge Casaque/Bleu Thalassa Candy Birkin 35
WHAT YOU WILL LOVE This highly sought after and iconic Birkin is from the limited-edition Candy collection. The Candy collection debuted in 2011 and featured Birkins and Kellys with differing colors on the exterior and interior. This handbag is crafted of Epsom leather which is known for its durability and resistance to scratches and is done in a vibrant red Rouge Casaque exterior with Bleu Thalassa blue interior with gold-tone hardware. DESCRIPTION Few icons are as big as “Birkin”. The brand’s notoriously hard to secure bag and highly collectible handbag is named after the French actress and singer Jane Birkin. Birkin had been known for carrying a unique handbag, a Portuguese fisherman’s basket, which she purchased while on vacation. She styled the basket with everything from jeans to evening gowns and wore it whether it coordinated with her outfit, the season or the occasion. In 1981, Birkin was on a flight from Paris to London and the contents of her bag onto the floor. A few days