Brought to you by the All-Electric Acura ZDX, the latest episode of Behind the HYPE explores the mystique surrounding the Hermès Birkin, a luxury item sought after by the fashion elite. A symbol of French elegance and exclusivity, wearing a Birkin on your arm is a beautifully tailored display of influence, power and wealth.

Those who acquire Birkin bags have shown loyalty to the fashion house over the years or are personally selected to wear the bag — a coveted recruitment process reserved for socialites, celebrities and affluent tastemakers.

0:00 Cultural Significance
0:43 Famous Birkin Owners
1:27 History of Hermes
1:39 History of the Birkin Bag
2:14 Birkin Varieties
2:52 How to Purchase a Birkin
3:24 The Birkin As An Investment
3:34 The Birkin’s Cultural Legacy

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