The 82 Styles of Hermès Handbags ~ Better Investment than the Stock Market?

written by Global Glam August 23, 2017

Hermès carries over 80 stunning bags, but it’s no question that the Birkin is the most exquisite of them all. Since its creation in 1983, the Birkin has been proven as the most luxurious of handbags, not just for Hermès but worldwide.

One of the most notable Birkin collectors, Victoria Beckham, owns over 100 Birkin bags — two million dollars worth of bags. So, whether you aspiring to build a Beckham-worthy collection or simply looking for that perfect investment bag, we’ve narrowed down the perfect curation of Hermès bags.

A new study finds that purchasing a Birkin bag is a less risky investment than buying gold or entering the stock market. Researchers compared the S&P 500, gold and Birkin bags to see how their value changed over the past 35 years. The stock market had a return of a nominal average of 11.66 percent, with a real return average of 8.65 percent; gold had an average annual return of 1.9 percent, with a real return average of -1.5%. Birkin bags, on the other hand, increased in value by 14.2 percent over the same time period. Gold and stocks can be volatile, increasing and decreasing in value all the time, but the Birkin bag only became more and more valuable over the time period. The value really shot up in 2001, when it increased in value by 25%, but every year has shown an uptick. And just last year, a Birkin bag was sold at auction for a record price of $223,000. It is because it is scarce and in high demand.

-Amber Lyons

HIMALAYAN CROC BIRKIN

Image by Christie’s

Crafted with Nilo Crocodile of the Himalayan mountains, hour-long dying process, 18-karet hardware, and over eight carats of white diamonds, the Himalayan has been crowned the world’s rarest, most extravagantly priced handbag. Understandably, this $400K Himalayan is exclusive to only VIP Hermès clientele. Once acquired, it will certainly be a timeless item for those luxurious collectors. The Himalayan is also part of Victoria Beckham’s two million dollar collection.

Below is less exclusive alternative to this $400K-plus Himalayan because it excludes the 18k gold and 8.2 total diamond carat weight. Priced at just above $100K, this palladium-hardwared bag can be shopped online and still be the epitome of luxury.

Hermes, $125,775

ARDENNE BIRKIN

HERMÈS, $19,500

Everyone is familiar with the classic, black Birkin. This Ardenne version was made popular in the late 90’s. With its gold hardware and structured pebble leather, this makes for the perfect staple to start your Birkin collection.

TOGO BIRKIN

HERMÈS, $16,500

Featured in this bold red hue, the togo bag comes in a variety of shades and makes for on of the most popular Birkins.

SWIFT BIRKIN

HERMÈS, $15,950

This soft blue and silvertone hardware beautifully complement one another in one of the more storage-conscious Birkins.

COURCHEVEL KELLY

HERMÈS, $13,500

Before the Birkin, there was the Kelly bag which was modeled after Grace Kelly. In this version, the classic Kelly bag gets a color update. This is a great way to add touch of color to a natural outfit, and this refined shade of yellow can seamlessly transition into your fall wardrobe.

FORTUNIO

HERMÈS, $5,900

This re-released 1930s clutch with a matching orange-red lip and a little black dress will be a trifecta of femininity and glamour. The silver clasp adds a modern and slick detail to the calfskin clutch.

FOURBI

HERMÈS, $890

A unique take of the signature Hermès scarves, this “Carré en Cravates” silk print and barenia calfskin is the perfect carry-all bag. The well-preserved interior and large pockets make this bag practical as it is fashionable.

VERROU CHAINE

Hermes, $8000

A mature take on the girly mini-bag, the new Verrou Chaine is the perfect bag to start off your Hermes leather goods collection. With its goat skin material, this clutch gives a striking pop of color to an all-white outfit.

The list doesn’t end there. Below is the full list: