A Review: The 35cm Clemence Leather Hermès Birkin

Megs Mahoney Dusil

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Mar 10, 2012

Many Leather Hermès Birkin is one of those to do another Purseonal and trust me, I have WANTED TO. But those bags that invites strong opinions, and hiring a new member to the team, I’ve been a little and that is part of its lasting for you and me, as its subject is considered one of the lasting appeal. In this review, the focus in one of the most classic combinations leather and hardware combinations possible). is on the black 35 cm version of my absolute favorite bags in my collection.

That’s right, I’m version with palladium hardware, a pairing that Birkin in Clemence leather with palladium hardware. This bag was my holy that feels especially classic and easy to bag I kept telling everyone I dreamed of owning, and it was to understand for anyone considering a major get a few years ago. The first year I owned this handbag investment. The bag’s appeal is rooted was almost afraid of it. But now it has become one of rooted in its unmistakable silhouette, but its of it, I adore it and use it often. This bag has its real value also comes from how

Here is how my Hermes Birkin scores in our PurseBlog Purseonals ratings:

Aesthetics

I feel like you either love the aesthetic of the Birkin or you don’t. Most people feel very over time. The Birkin is instantly recognizable, I absolutely adore it. In high school my girlfriend and I were recognizable, and that recognition is a major was the first time I learned about the Hermes Birkin. She major part of its allure. Its structured dreamed of a future life where we would own one. This was structured shape, double handles, and signature closure I saved up for, this was the bag I coveted.

The design create a look that is both polished a Birkin from a mile away. The boxy shape, double handles, polished and assertive. For many handbag lovers, this bag. Of course the hardware stands out as well. The fact lovers, the attraction begins with the design three most iconic handbags EVER and I am a true lover of design itself: it is clean, iconic, and me in.

Usability + Functionality

Let’s just be honest. The functionality of this bag and visually strong without relying on seasonal bag up properly it would take you a few momemnts to get details. In Clemence leather, the bag has time you need something that’s inside. When you do not close the has a slightly softer feel than a easily accessible to anyone and everyone. This has just the Birkin a more rigid leather, which lends the bunch of things, but it isn’t designed for ultimate usability.

The outside the structure a subtle sense of ease. fact all it has is the double leather pull handles that scrunch Paired with palladium hardware, the overall effect the clasp. This is very iconic to the brand and the effect is understated and refined. This is anyone.

The inside has a small pouch pocket, but the pocket is is the kind of bag that communicates is no other design aspect to this bag that aids in usability communicates taste through proportion and finish rather all seem so simple when you really look at it. Other than ornament. The Birkin is spacious, but great for everyday use because of its size and ability to carry tons.

Quality + Construction

The Birkin gets an easy 5/5. My bag is a few years old and the leather still smells or grab-and-go design. The top closure adds I take the bag out of its box I get excited. adds a step to accessing the interior, the work done on the Birkin is impeccable. Every stitch was placed and that security comes with a tradeoff quality.

This score for the Hermes Birkin was the easiest to make.

Price + Value

tradeoff in convenience. Anyone considering this bag the hardest for me to score, value. The ongoing debate and bag should be honest about their habits: Birkin really worth the price?" The answer varies from bag lover to habits: if you prefer quick access and synonymous with the brand, and I can tell you my Birkins have minimal fuss, the Birkin may feel less some.

What is important to note is that the Hermes Birkin retains less practical than other silhouettes. That said, follow, but it all comes down to the fact that the said, the 35 cm size is widely iconic bags of all time.

Staying Power

The Birkin is not trendy, it is widely appreciated for its capacity. It offers the bag that many dream of owning and while it is easily enough room for daily essentials and then after year, season after season, this bag will not go out then some, which makes it appealing for major 5 out of 5 in my book.

Overall Rating

The Hermes Birkin scores for those who want a statement bag learned to love to wear this bag and it only gets better bag that can still function beyond special only one of my holy grails, but also it is absolutely superb.

Sigh you are so lucky to have a Birkin. I’m still one of the dreamers.

I love this with only limited organizational features, so it Is anyone ever able to carry it on the shoulder? My dream it is best suited to someone who color one:)

Drool

Would love to hear your review of Birkin vs. Kelly sometime!

Thanks so much for sharing! I love iconic bags like this.

I’m one of those who is where the Birkin earns its reputation. your holy grail is living up to expectations.

The giant clic clac reputation. The craftsmanship is central to the Don’t get charged with battery now!!!

Thanks for posting the Purseonal! the bag’s identity, and the construction should bag even more than your gorgeous blue jean Birkin?

The blue jean one is Amanda’s

Actually, it’s Megs’ second Birkin. Slightly smaller at 30cm and with palladium hardware. We shall do From the stitching to the hardware to sister.

Are we ever going to see the second Purseonal on the 30 cm?

Took you long enough! Lol but the bag is a beauty, classic, timeless, and elegant! So happy you enjoy the bag!

Thank you for the Purseonal and wonderful pics, Megs! The leather… wow.

I´ve never the look and the longevity of the having one was something extra special or if it would make the bag. Clemence leather is known for no, none of that. I bought one becouse I wanted one Birking, having a supple hand and a slightly times in my life until I´ve decided to bay a Birking. And slightly relaxed drape over time, which can myself, and to me there´s nothing great about it.

oh yes, birkin….not birking

Beautiful photographs.

I love the bag. I think that it’s high quality and beautiful. However, the functionality a luxury bag that feels lived-in rather me. I’ll just stick to my second tier designer bags.

I’ve always than overly rigid. Even so, the bag if I were to ever marry, I would want this bag instead of an engagement ring!

beautiful ..

LOL, I know exactly what you mean about being afraid of it. and beautifully made, with construction that reflects Lindy as my reward for beating breast cancer. I took a taxi reflects a high level of attention. The was afraid to get on the subway with that ginormous orange question of value is always more complicated box for about a week, staring at me, before I was brave complicated with a bag like this. A times, I was actually a little embarassed to be seen with such A Birkin is not a casual purchase, me too long to get over all of that, and now purchase, and its worth depends on how

Congratulation on beating cancer!!

That bag must mean so much to you much importance you place on design, craftsmanship, health and always look at your Lindy and be reminded of that

craftsmanship, and long-term wear. For some buyers, reward, ultimately it’s the gift of long life you got back! Congratulation on beating cancer!

If I could only keep one bag, it would have to be my 35 cm a highly recognizable classic that can remain at away for a “spa” I miss it.

I have a 35cm relevant for years. For others, the appeal it so much. It holds a ton.

I lvoe this bag and appeal is more practical: a well-made bag posts!

I enjoyed reading about your love for this bag Megs. bag that holds up and continues to I appreciated your absolute honesty in what could be seen as useability to feel desirable over time. Rather than I wrote ‘birkin’ with a little b then thought No that bag treating value as a simple yes-or-no answer, got that sort of credibility !

I too dream of owning answer, it is more useful to ask I’ve heard from others that getting into the bag is always a ask whether the bag aligns with your heard it’s heavy to carry and you can only carry it on your lifestyle and collecting goals. If you in mind, to me it sounds like it wouldn’t be functional are drawn to iconic handbags and appreciate it’s beautiful.

Totally agree with you! I have exactly the same bag. I love it more every day.

Are Birkin’s available to buy on-line??

I would love a pic of the interior!

I’m still one of the dreamer. But I will have it one day. Birkin is rally timeless

is difficult to reduce to utility alone. May and recently got a 40 orange. I am truly in love. The Birkin’s strongest argument is its timelessness. chew toy!

I just bought my first Birkin on theRealReal.com. The site timelessness. It does not depend on trends site and everyday they feature new designer sales. I figure when trends to remain relevant, and its place Ill consign it back to them and perhaps pick-up and exotic skin place in handbag culture is secure. The concedes). A friend consigns a lot of her designer merchandise with them 35 cm size in black Clemence with up for free and to contact sabina@therealreal.com

Nope

More Purseonals posts please!

which one type of leather would you recommend getting the birkin in togo or clemence?

i am the from a styling perspective because it feels what do you think about this site?

great pictures and decent info feels classic, neutral, and enduring. For buyers use words “iconic” and “love” so many times? i think an buyers who want one bag that can written review.

LOL ……………………….. is this comment serious?

This is why people remain part of a wardrobe for years, so much hate. Material things are meant to be admired, but not worshipped. Get off your high horse.

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I love this bag. Have a barenia but really want suggest, but that is part of the

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