It is easier to watch you talk about you Birkin than some other content creators who are constantly unboxing Hermes bags. For those of us who can afford an Hermes bag but don’t want to play the game, we don’t want to hear someone who constantly get Hermes bags unboxing. I love that you have a variety of bags. For me that is more relatable.
I agree. A Birkin is just a tote bag with really nice leather and hardware. That's controversial, but it's true 😅. Not to say it's not a nice bag. They are handmade. But it's not a unique or interesting design.
It’s wild to me that we live in a world where we can’t comfortably say I prefer the Petit Malle (probably spelt that wrong) over the Birkin. This shouldn’t be a controversial topic but yet it is.
To me, if it wasn't so hard time get, then no one would want it. Case in point ref prices on the resale market. I love it for practically however it's still a (psychological) status symbol driven by effective marketing. Still like the bag though as it is a leather tote bag.
It’s a beautiful bag in that vivid colour. I’ve seen them in beige and more ordinary colours and I don’t think it looks anything special. I’d pick one in that gorgeous orange behind you or in another bright colour.
I always love how you share your honest opinions with us! While I think Birkin is a beautiful bag, I agree that it's not a special bag. I also have a few bags that I rarely use but I do love to own them. I sometimes pull them out of my closet to take a look at them, which brings me lots of joy. That's enough!
Very well said! I think people forget the “personal” aspect of “personal style” and Hermes gets a lot of their cult following from that. People are allowed to like different things
Yes, it’s just a bag. But you wanted it so you bought it. A car is just a car, a horse is just a shelter, and on and on. What’s important to me is not necessary important to you-or my husband. He’ll pay $3000 for a fishing pole. A stick with a string is a fishing pole. You don’t need to apologize. Whatever the reason you wanted it, it’s your money to spend however you wish. Enjoy it and don’t apologize.
I get where u are coming from. It took me a long time to like the Birkin bag. I thought it looked like a granny bag. But I think I got used to it. I would like to have one in my collection now even thought in all reality I probably would never use it. My lifestyle doesn’t take me to fabulous places Where it would be appropriate to wear it. I’m just an everyday person living an everyday life and my LV or fendi is more suited to my lifestyle. That being said I would just like to have one to add to my collection.
@@LucilleReisman-k5c I felt the Birkin was a granny bag until I saw it worn in a contemporary way by some influencers with the sides pulled out.. also I must say I changed my mind when having one it is so much more special and pretty in person
Love your honesty! If I’m being honest I personally never understood the hype surrounding Hermes. I don’t care for the look of any of their bags. I mean the Evelyn and Taurillion are hideous!
I agree 100%! 🙌🏼 There are LVs and Chanels that are so much more unique and far more beautiful! Although your Birkin is a gorgeous color! For me top handle only bags are not practical.
I will never understand how people can carry top handle bags. They look cute but my comfort is more important. I admire bags but I always end up with a gigantic backpack.
So if that’s truly the case then why do many women look down on other women for buying Fake Birkin bags or Fake LV bags? A person who has an over a Million dollars and chooses to buy a replica bag still remains a wealthy Millionaire by default.
Thank you! My thoughts exactly! I had Hermes bag and I sold it. I had goyard and I sold it. They were just bags, not comfortable for me. Plus I realized that I really do not like the brands that create artificial “elitism”.
I certainly don't have the budget for a Birkin but as discussed here before - people, please wear your favorite clothes, bags and shoes, that's why you've got them! Most of us are not invited to royal parties every day. So where else would one wear a Birkin - to the office, to the shop, to the gym... why not?
I think we’ve built up birkins and Kelly’s into these mystical things, partially because of their resale value and the stuff you have to do to get one. I don’t have one, but I’ve kinda decided they’re cool bags but I don’t want to go above and beyond to get one. My peekaboos are good quality and I just love every variant.
I completely agree the Birkin is so over rated and you have many more bags that are way nicer in my opinion! Do I think it’s worth it, absolutely not, and I thank you for your honesty😬
I'm curious, do you find the birkin heavy? Ive watched several people's bag collections and closet tours and many of them say they never use their birkins because they find it heavy to carry. Personally i prefer crossbody or shoulder bags so any bag that you have to hold by the handles is not going to appeal to me.
Hi! I super appreciated this video! I love your realness and honesty. I personally wouldn’t buy any Hermes from the store (or any other luxury brand) because I believe in sustainable fashion and think there’s so many goodies on the preloved market. I also don’t like the ‘Hermes game’ and so I tend to agree the Birkin is just a bag that good marketing, craftsmanship, price, and celebrity endorsement has given it “status” among handbags. Just like anything else in society, certain groups and good marketing can lead to “status.” appreciate you always!
Refreshingly honest video! I could take or leave the Birkin. It's a gorgeous bag, and if someone wanted to gift it to me, I certainly wouldn't turn it down. 🤣 But I couldn't and wouldn't do that price. I've never really gotten why it's considered to be the Holy Grail, to be honest...there are other ones out there that speak to my heart more!
I mean it can be both the holy grail and a granny bag. Those are not mutually exclusive categories much the same way the referenced holy grail can be a priceless artifact and still just an old cup. However this was interesting to hear someone who has the exact bag they wanted say it’s just a bag. From the outside as someone who doesn’t really want one I haven’t really understood the draw of the bag. It does seem to be very similar to the other high sided stiff tote bags. Which I personally love as a style mainly because I’m pretty boring. However if I’m then looking at two similar bags other than one coming in a fun color why is there such a price discrepancy. So I appreciate what you are saying. It’s very clear why you want it and why it doesn’t have the most prominent place in your heart.
I applaud you for putting your preference out there. I wish more people proudly stated their true taste. I LOVE Hermes but I am not drawn to the Birkin or any of the non-mini sizes of the Kelly. I'm a mini bag lover, through and through (mini Lindy, mini Verrou, etc.). I noticed the key bell slid up the cord and the keys are naked and rubbing against the bag. You might want to pull the leather bell down to protect the bag from the keys scratching it
I was thinking through this, if you knew then what you know now about how you (don't) use the Birkin would you have worked so hard to get it. But at the end you did answer that question. So, instead, knowing what you know now would you go for it in a larger size? Would that help you use it more? You have mentioned before how you only really use totes for work, so it just made me wonder if a larger one would work better for days when you don't need to take the kitchen sink in, making it more 'useful' ( in your eyes) within your collection? As this seems a key feature in any of your top 10 lists. Did you think the 25 would be more 'useful' to you, than you have found it to be? Sorry for all the questions, your video really made me think.
Probably not, even knowing what I know now, if I abut another one, it works probably still be a 25 in another great colour. For the times I do use it, I love it and love the look of the small in the bright colours. That probably makes me mental!!
Thanks for the honest video! I think we all have a bag that is way more expensive that our other bags, yet it's not our favorite and we will use the other ones. I know that is definitely the case w me. I think I get what you're saying about the Birkin vs the petite malle (sp??) and Chanel sequin...those bags just have more "visual interest" so they appeal to you more. 😍
I agree with you it’s just a bag and nothing more. I have favorites in my collection too I don’t have a birken and I don’t want one. Although I love the color of yours I still wouldn’t buy one if I had the money. I’m an LV girly that’s what makes me happy. Take care 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
Oh Amelia it’s your choice and you can afford it. I don’t understand the hype of the Hermes bags or the price they sell them for, it’s ridiculous, but that’s just my opinion.
For me, I liked the style of the bag but couldn't justify the price so I got a Michael Kors Hamilton bag instead. I was able to find the color I wanted also :)
I have a Birkin 35 and the only times it really brings me joy is when I throw random groceries in there and truly use it as it was originally intended to be.
I’m just sitting here like - I don’t even like Hermes, haha! Honestly, I appreciate the artistry and craftsmanship, but the bags don’t speak to me. I much prefer Fendi, Dior, and Louis Vuitton. Because there’s been such an onslaught of “Hermes journey” videos out here, I’ve tuned out to a lot of channels. It’s just not interesting to me. It is refreshing to hear someone say: It’s just a bag! So, thank you! You could apply that sentiment to all designer bags, hehe. What everyone appreciates and values is going to be different, and that’s okay! ❤
They are all just bags, but this is why I love that there are so many bag options out there. We can all find the one (or ones) that makes us happy. I love my Birkin and I use it a lot but that's me. Everyone has different tastes and that's great. It can be the pinnacle of handbags but that doesn't mean it has to be everyone's #1 or even in their top 10. It's personal choice as you said.
😂😂😂 she speaks the truth!! you’ll be struck down by the Hermes gods! That’s why I find it so hilarious that I had the opportunity to just buy one that I loved if I had to search it down and pay a premium I never would have had one - and I do really love mine. But it is just a tote bag!
Wash your mouth out! 😂just kidding love. I love that you have the Birkin because I know you would always want one if you hadn’t pulled the trigger. I love the variety your collection brings and you’ll always keep going back to the Birkin in time x
This is a different topic - I’m thinking of ordering from Ana Luisa. I have a newly developed metal allergy to inexpensive earrings and trying to decide if Ana Luisa may work for me. Do you have any knowledge or experience in that regard?
Your Birken is gorgeous, and I would love to have one BUT if it had the Michael Kors label on it, you could barely give it away on eBay. Honestly, so many other brands are copying this design that it doesn’t even make sense to buy an Hermes. But I probably still will. . 😂😂
It's not a bag...it's a Birkin! 😆Love your beautiful collection!! The birkin is a nice cherry on top but you have so many detailed artistic bags as well!
Hi Amelia!! You are correct it's just a bag, and you are certainly allowed to have your opinions, and I totally agree with you! I love your channel because of who you are and your beautiful collection of bags and they give me such joy to see them!! Thank you!💕☺️🇨🇦
I'm a fan of all types of fashion. As such, I recognize that the Petite Malle and Chanel bags are overpriced for what they are... and those are more trendy, imho. That's what sets the H bags apart. The H designs - although simple - are timeless and can be repaired perpetually and work with every style era. I wish I could say the same for Chanel, but while their front-facing service has been spectacular for me, their after-sales service has been truly lackluster. On the other hand, H can make a customer appreciate craft in a landscape of fast fashion. I just wish my H customer service experience always matched my appreciation of their dedication to craft.
my holy grail was a 2.55 Chanel classic bag and I got a vintage one...Im at purse peace and its so good for the wallet! I now enjoy watching videos where i see eye candies online from far away. I am stereotyping but for many women getting the birkin is a status journey, but do they really enjoy the design of the bag? I have an Hermes garden party and yes it is a very well made bag and I am sure the birkin is even top notch but the design is not for me really and nor do I want to pay that exorbitant price for a bag that I don't really fancy lol
The thing to understand is that the buying of a bag is not just the buying of a bag. We don’t just want the bag and then use the bag. It’s about the enjoyment of discovering a style we like and growing that interest. It’s the thrill of stalking it and then making the decision to buy it. It’s the anticipation of it arriving and then the satisfaction we get from trying it on, styling it and wearing it out. It’s the sense of pleasure from knowing it’s just now there and it’s part of your collection. We need to allow that those moments and experiences are just as important as the actual ownership of the bag. And therefore it’s very possible that once we’ve had those moments we will stop feeling as excited by it. It doesn’t make it a mistake or make us impulsive or hard to please.
100% agreed ❤❤ It’s just a bag that you want. That I also want and get. It’s “just another bag” because of the status it’s became a “bad as bag”, but it may not be your style like it’s not really my go to bag, but we want what we want. I also agree w/the capucine mini. The Capucine mini is an uncomfortable small bag with I will only have one off. Beautiful but not practical. 💯 agree with your honest opinion. Thank you ❤❤.
I love a top handle bag so that’s the reason I would buy a Birkin if I could afford it. But I just bought two of the Coach Soft Empire 40 bags (Blue and Merlot) and I love both of them. I don’t normally buy Coach bags but I’m obsessed with the ones I just got.
Hi Amelia! I could not agree more with your position on the Birken. I will be getting one myself from a re-seller in January because no game for me. I think many of your other bags are very playful and pretty….the bling is your jam so own it and have fun with your bags. Many people just want one because of social media and FOMO so everyone should relax. The beauty of the Birken is the leather quality, color saturation, and hardware. You can get this from many of their non quota bags so you do not have to wIT ON “THE BIRKEN” to partake in enjoying the quality of an Hermes bag. I have two and the next one will probably be it for me so you do you boo! lol!
As an outsider, I completely agree with you. I don't think there's anything special about that bag. I wouldn't spend more than $500.00 on a bag that looks like that, not that I would even then since I don't particularly like it anyway. I just don't think objectively that it's worth more than a few hundred bucks, I think it's just the name and the hype. I'm not saying it isn't high quality, but regardless, the quality doesn't justify the price. Don't come for me bag people 😂
Hi Amelia. Loved the video and something I can relate to. I am also lucky enough to own a birkin 25 and I do love her but she is not the easiest bag to use so I don’t use her half as much as I should. It is just a bag but it’s a bag that I have always wanted in my collection so I would never sell her (unless I really had to) because she was so hard to get!
Oddly enough I'm not interested in getting a Hemes Kelly or Birken but have six Sac du Jour bags in different sizes and colors 😁. I love them yet I'm considering selling one that isn't well used and won't be missed.
I personally think Hermes bags are boring. I have never seen one that for me, would justify the cost. There are so many other amazing luxury bags that have way more personality and are a fraction of the price. I love the color of yours, and the bag charm, and it is a gorgeous bag, just not something that I personally have ever wanted in my collection. And I don't typically wear tote bags cause I never carry that much stuff.
I personally don’t really like Birkins (which is fine as we don’t all have to like the same things) but, the colour you have makes the bag beautiful. It’s a stunning colour 😍 I do love a Kelly though 👌
You can get a strap for your birkin 25 for the occasion you need to be hands free. Don’t recommend to use it all the time, but it can come in handy. ❤️your videos!
If I'm brutally honest, I don't get the hype over the Birkin. It's not something that's even on my radar. I'm the same with the Classic Flap though. I just feel there are so many more interestingly designed bags out there. I do agree with you about Hermes colours though. They ate very vibrant and rich.
You get no criticism from me. I totally agree. I have a stunning Birkin but honestly I am sorry I got it. I was warned by a friend I should have listen. So you are right on. Sad I never use it. I had 2 and sold one should have sold both. Thanks for sharing now I know it’s not just me.
@ I won’t sell the one I have it is stunning but I don’t see myself buying another one. The amount of money I paid could have been utilized much differently.
It’s very interesting that the Hermes game that made boomers and older millennials feel the need to play to get the Birkin is the same game that is turning off younger millennials/gen z from even wanting one. In younger circles it’s seen as pathetic to do all of the “pre-spending” in the hopes that MAYBE your SA will offer you one, but for older gens spending all that money is a sign you’ve made it. Interesting generational shift, makes me wonder if it’s impacting other brands the same way
when i 1st saw on insta that you had this video and read the title, I said to myself, yea she's only saying that because she already has one. i then took a step back and realized I am guilty of saying I want one, saving for it, but always going for something else that speaks more to me. plus I refuse to pay double the price for it. hence why I have yet to get the chanel pearl bag, that thing came out for $5k USD and people want 3x that, sorry but get the F out of there with that. so I get it, there are other bags I am willing to get before I get a Birkin. oooh, hard realization lol. thank you for sharing the hard truth.
once I owned a birkin, yeah it’s just a bag. I can’t use it for school, not suitable to hangout ( scared for robbery) , I can only eyecandying it 😂 but then yes one is enough for my eye. The rest money should go to bank savings
I agree with you. Birkin it’s not my style, I would only buy that bag if money started growing in my garden trees. I prefer having 10 sequins Chanel and fendi than a leather tote bag.
1: It is a holy grail 2: I wouldn't buy one, not even brand new from the store because THAT MONEY. It genuinely is just a bag! 3: Both of the things I wrote above can be true at the same time.
I collect bags the same way that you do. They reflect the person that I am. If I ever get a Hermes bag, it will be An Evelyne 16, in gold with gold hardware. I am not a big bag person, love the gold color, and prefer yellow gold. Plus the bag has the initial of my first name. Perfect for me. A Birkin is so NOT me. ❤
I obviously think you were smart in the way you set out to get the Birkin. I wanted a black Evelyne in togo leather with palladium hardware. I bought preloved using your advice to buy what I wanted but having NO desire to start an Hermes journey. I think it was solid advice!
I guess it’s easy for those of us who have birkins to say this but… it’s true 🤷🏼♀️ It’s just a bag. A nice bag. A bag I’m delighted to have. But it’s just a sack you put your important bits in! I held off on getting one for a while because it’s absolutely my style and I love them but I was so annoyed by the hype that I deprived myself… I finally caved and got one and I love it. But yes. It’s just a bag.
It really is just another bag, as the saying goes beauty is in the eye of the beholder and so for some this bag really is the best of the best but just like you I do love the bag but there are definitely others that a more me than the Birkin that I just love more. Thanks for another great video!
This is gonna be long. I completely understand what ur saying. I hate that we always have to defend our choices as bag lovers. I knew the Birkin wasn’t for me when i sold my Celine luggage tote. So i totally get u not reaching for the holy grail! I love to have the crossbody strap option. BUT as a bag lover and collector the Birkin and Kelly will always stay on my wish list because they are THE BAGS to have. And i guess only bag lovers will understand this… I also have the petite malle and i hardly wear her, but i just love knowing i have her... As a bag lover, i want the best and most classic pieces from every fashion house IF i actually love it! And simply because I can. I don’t want to buy the Birkin pre loved. I want to be offered one, just so it’s that more special to me. And if that takes another 10years I’m also fine with that. Loved this video 🤍
I agree that you own other bags that are more "you" than the Birkin! At the end of the day, it's about the bags that speak to your heart, and it's okay that you prefer other things. It's probably never going to be a bag I can afford, and it's certainly not one I'm dreaming about, and that's okay too. It's probably never going to be a holy grail bag for me, and possibly one of the things that puts me off (besides the style of it) is that you're supposed to want it. The only Hermes bag I'd consider is the Evelyn, and I actually love that it's not so ubiquitous, but again, probably not in my budget!
You've got it!! The Birkin is not that special. It's just a bag. Beautiful colour but not very interesting. Its all a matter of the 'Emperor's New Clothes'
Its the same with all luxery brands in my opinion - if we just loved the style and quality, we'd get a high quality dupe, but thats not the point of the experience.
It is easier to watch you talk about you Birkin than some other content creators who are constantly unboxing Hermes bags. For those of us who can afford an Hermes bag but don’t want to play the game, we don’t want to hear someone who constantly get Hermes bags unboxing. I love that you have a variety of bags. For me that is more relatable.
I love Amelia's video's! I enjoy her tone and content - even thought I am unlikely to buy a handbag, I appreciate her story with each one
Pass on accepting the *suluxy* . They get enough advertisement
Thank you!
I agree. A Birkin is just a tote bag with really nice leather and hardware. That's controversial, but it's true 😅. Not to say it's not a nice bag. They are handmade. But it's not a unique or interesting design.
That hardware, ugh... it irritates me 😂
It’s the colours that get me
It’s wild to me that we live in a world where we can’t comfortably say I prefer the Petit Malle (probably spelt that wrong) over the Birkin. This shouldn’t be a controversial topic but yet it is.
To me, if it wasn't so hard time get, then no one would want it. Case in point ref prices on the resale market. I love it for practically however it's still a (psychological) status symbol driven by effective marketing. Still like the bag though as it is a leather tote bag.
@ absolutely, I couldn’t agree more
So true
It’s a beautiful bag in that vivid colour. I’ve seen them in beige and more ordinary colours and I don’t think it looks anything special. I’d pick one in that gorgeous orange behind you or in another bright colour.
I totally agree!
I always love how you share your honest opinions with us! While I think Birkin is a beautiful bag, I agree that it's not a special bag. I also have a few bags that I rarely use but I do love to own them. I sometimes pull them out of my closet to take a look at them, which brings me lots of joy. That's enough!
I love it but am definitely more drawn to the sequins
Very well said! I think people forget the “personal” aspect of “personal style” and Hermes gets a lot of their cult following from that. People are allowed to like different things
So true!
copying other people to claim to be original, the irony
Yes, it’s just a bag. But you wanted it so you bought it. A car is just a car, a horse is just a shelter, and on and on. What’s important to me is not necessary important to you-or my husband. He’ll pay $3000 for a fishing pole. A stick with a string is a fishing pole. You don’t need to apologize. Whatever the reason you wanted it, it’s your money to spend however you wish. Enjoy it and don’t apologize.
You preaching today!
@@BrookeDavisObiyes ma’am and good too!
I get where u are coming from. It took me a long time to like the Birkin bag. I thought it looked like a granny bag. But I think I got used to it. I would like to have one in my collection now even thought in all reality I probably would never use it. My lifestyle doesn’t take me to fabulous places Where it would be appropriate to wear it. I’m just an everyday person living an everyday life and my LV or fendi is more suited to my lifestyle. That being said I would just like to have one to add to my collection.
@@LucilleReisman-k5c I felt the Birkin was a granny bag until I saw it worn in a contemporary way by some influencers with the sides pulled out.. also I must say I changed my mind when having one it is so much more special and pretty in person
This is so true!
Love your honesty! If I’m being honest I personally never understood the hype surrounding Hermes. I don’t care for the look of any of their bags. I mean the Evelyn and Taurillion are hideous!
Thank that Evelyn is the worst
Yes. Yes it is
There are a lot of their bags I Don’t like
I agree 100%! 🙌🏼 There are LVs and Chanels that are so much more unique and far more beautiful! Although your Birkin is a gorgeous color! For me top handle only bags are not practical.
I will never understand how people can carry top handle bags. They look cute but my comfort is more important. I admire bags but I always end up with a gigantic backpack.
Yes! Thank you!
I loved how from early on you’re using to carry everyday things in it. I think you’ve a good perspective about it and not one to get carried away
I put the groceries in it!
"its just a bag" love your honesty Amelia ! I'm so over these overhyped things that we're supposedly must want.
Exactly!
So if that’s truly the case then why do many women look down on other women for buying Fake Birkin bags or Fake LV bags? A person who has an over a Million dollars and chooses to buy a replica bag still remains a wealthy Millionaire by default.
Birkin is a symbol of reaching the top. There’s nothing wrong with that. Now you have it and it's old news to you. Absolutely understandable.👌🏻
Thank you
Thank you! My thoughts exactly! I had Hermes bag and I sold it. I had goyard and I sold it. They were just bags, not comfortable for me. Plus I realized that I really do not like the brands that create artificial “elitism”.
You are so welcome!
I certainly don't have the budget for a Birkin but as discussed here before - people, please wear your favorite clothes, bags and shoes, that's why you've got them! Most of us are not invited to royal parties every day. So where else would one wear a Birkin - to the office, to the shop, to the gym... why not?
You are so right. Enjoy them we cld be gone tomorrow xx
This right here, wear it everywhere!
I think we’ve built up birkins and Kelly’s into these mystical things, partially because of their resale value and the stuff you have to do to get one.
I don’t have one, but I’ve kinda decided they’re cool bags but I don’t want to go above and beyond to get one.
My peekaboos are good quality and I just love every variant.
I think you’re right
I completely agree the Birkin is so over rated and you have many more bags that are way nicer in my opinion! Do I think it’s worth it, absolutely not, and I thank you for your honesty😬
Thank you!
I love how honest you are and that you get deep about the thought process behind luxury! That’s what I keep coming back for!!!❤
awh thank you!
in the end, a bag is a bag and it transports things. but i like mine to be pretty🤷♀️
Same!!
Your Birkin is my favorite of all that I've seen in these RUclips streets. My absolute favorite. 😊🎉❤
Wow, thank you!
such a refreshing video! i think everyone keeps praising birkin/kelly because of the hype. glad i am not the only one who likes other bags more.
I’m not alone!
I'm curious, do you find the birkin heavy?
Ive watched several people's bag collections and closet tours and many of them say they never use their birkins because they find it heavy to carry.
Personally i prefer crossbody or shoulder bags so any bag that you have to hold by the handles is not going to appeal to me.
I think it’s the type of leather you have it in. I had on in Ardennes leather it was much heavier than the one I have in box.
I have it in the 25 size and I don’t carry a huge amount, so not too bad
Hi! I super appreciated this video! I love your realness and honesty. I personally wouldn’t buy any Hermes from the store (or any other luxury brand) because I believe in sustainable fashion and think there’s so many goodies on the preloved market. I also don’t like the ‘Hermes game’ and so I tend to agree the Birkin is just a bag that good marketing, craftsmanship, price, and celebrity endorsement has given it “status” among handbags. Just like anything else in society, certain groups and good marketing can lead to “status.” appreciate you always!
Thank you!
Is the Hermes much better quality than the other bags? Just wondering as don't have one.
It is fabulous quality but so are some of the other bags
I’m with you. LV and Bottega bags are more fun and useful personally.
LV is fab for everyday bags
Refreshingly honest video!
I could take or leave the Birkin. It's a gorgeous bag, and if someone wanted to gift it to me, I certainly wouldn't turn it down. 🤣 But I couldn't and wouldn't do that price. I've never really gotten why it's considered to be the Holy Grail, to be honest...there are other ones out there that speak to my heart more!
I would love to collect the bright colours, but that’s more about the colours!
I mean it can be both the holy grail and a granny bag. Those are not mutually exclusive categories much the same way the referenced holy grail can be a priceless artifact and still just an old cup. However this was interesting to hear someone who has the exact bag they wanted say it’s just a bag. From the outside as someone who doesn’t really want one I haven’t really understood the draw of the bag. It does seem to be very similar to the other high sided stiff tote bags. Which I personally love as a style mainly because I’m pretty boring. However if I’m then looking at two similar bags other than one coming in a fun color why is there such a price discrepancy. So I appreciate what you are saying. It’s very clear why you want it and why it doesn’t have the most prominent place in your heart.
Very true
I applaud you for putting your preference out there. I wish more people proudly stated their true taste. I LOVE Hermes but I am not drawn to the Birkin or any of the non-mini sizes of the Kelly. I'm a mini bag lover, through and through (mini Lindy, mini Verrou, etc.). I noticed the key bell slid up the cord and the keys are naked and rubbing against the bag. You might want to pull the leather bell down to protect the bag from the keys scratching it
Oh I hadn’t noticed that, thank you!
I was thinking through this, if you knew then what you know now about how you (don't) use the Birkin would you have worked so hard to get it. But at the end you did answer that question. So, instead, knowing what you know now would you go for it in a larger size? Would that help you use it more?
You have mentioned before how you only really use totes for work, so it just made me wonder if a larger one would work better for days when you don't need to take the kitchen sink in, making it more 'useful' ( in your eyes) within your collection? As this seems a key feature in any of your top 10 lists. Did you think the 25 would be more 'useful' to you, than you have found it to be? Sorry for all the questions, your video really made me think.
Probably not, even knowing what I know now, if I abut another one, it works probably still be a 25 in another great colour. For the times I do use it, I love it and love the look of the small in the bright colours. That probably makes me mental!!
Thanks for the honest video! I think we all have a bag that is way more expensive that our other bags, yet it's not our favorite and we will use the other ones. I know that is definitely the case w me. I think I get what you're saying about the Birkin vs the petite malle (sp??) and Chanel sequin...those bags just have more "visual interest" so they appeal to you more. 😍
visual interest will always pull me in
I totally agree, I also overpaid preloved crazy price to get the Birkin I wanted. Is it my favourite bag? No. My Fendi Baguettes are. Great video
See I’m not alone!
I agree with you it’s just a bag and nothing more. I have favorites in my collection too I don’t have a birken and I don’t want one. Although I love the color of yours I still wouldn’t buy one if I had the money. I’m an LV girly that’s what makes me happy. Take care 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
LV has my heart, it’s like going home!
Oh Amelia it’s your choice and you can afford it. I don’t understand the hype of the Hermes bags or the price they sell them for, it’s ridiculous, but that’s just my opinion.
The price the resale sells for is crazy!
For me, I liked the style of the bag but couldn't justify the price so I got a Michael Kors Hamilton bag instead. I was able to find the color I wanted also :)
It’s all about the colour!
Screaming in disagreement but respect your opinion and how you love your bags ❤
Thank you, I still love her if that helps me!
I have a Birkin 35 and the only times it really brings me joy is when I throw random groceries in there and truly use it as it was originally intended to be.
This is how I use my birkin too
I’m just sitting here like - I don’t even like Hermes, haha! Honestly, I appreciate the artistry and craftsmanship, but the bags don’t speak to me. I much prefer Fendi, Dior, and Louis Vuitton. Because there’s been such an onslaught of “Hermes journey” videos out here, I’ve tuned out to a lot of channels. It’s just not interesting to me. It is refreshing to hear someone say: It’s just a bag! So, thank you! You could apply that sentiment to all designer bags, hehe. What everyone appreciates and values is going to be different, and that’s okay! ❤
I'm not a fan of the Birkin or the Kelly, it really annoys me that they seem to be always left hanging open.
Thank you!
I totally understand, I had to have a Birkin also and hardly ever use it ???? I thought I was the only crazy one … I will never sell it either ❤😂
Me too
We are the same!
I appreciate your honesty and transparency. Good for you!
I appreciate that!
They are all just bags, but this is why I love that there are so many bag options out there. We can all find the one (or ones) that makes us happy. I love my Birkin and I use it a lot but that's me. Everyone has different tastes and that's great. It can be the pinnacle of handbags but that doesn't mean it has to be everyone's #1 or even in their top 10.
It's personal choice as you said.
Love this
😂😂😂 she speaks the truth!! you’ll be struck down by the Hermes gods! That’s why I find it so hilarious that I had the opportunity to just buy one that I loved if I had to search it down and pay a premium I never would have had one - and I do really love mine. But it is just a tote bag!
I love mine, same as you though, it is a lot to do with the colour
Wash your mouth out! 😂just kidding love. I love that you have the Birkin because I know you would always want one if you hadn’t pulled the trigger. I love the variety your collection brings and you’ll always keep going back to the Birkin in time x
I will, I will never get rid of it for that reason! X
This is a different topic - I’m thinking of ordering from Ana Luisa. I have a newly developed metal allergy to inexpensive earrings and trying to decide if Ana Luisa may work for me. Do you have any knowledge or experience in that regard?
Mine haven’t tarnished so it could be a good fit, if you look on their website they have info re allergy that might be helpful
Your Birken is gorgeous, and I would love to have one BUT if it had the Michael Kors label on it, you could barely give it away on eBay.
Honestly, so many other brands are copying this design that it doesn’t even make sense to buy an Hermes. But I probably still will. . 😂😂
And I’ll probably buy another!! 🩷
You are so entertaining! LOL! O love your honesty!!! 😂😊
Thank you!! 😁
It's not a bag...it's a Birkin! 😆Love your beautiful collection!! The birkin is a nice cherry on top but you have so many detailed artistic bags as well!
I think this sums up my issue!!
Thank you for your honesty! That's exactly how I feel about Hermes bags xx
Thank you!
Hi Amelia!! You are correct it's just a bag, and you are certainly allowed to have your opinions, and I totally agree with you! I love your channel because of who you are and your beautiful collection of bags and they give me such joy to see them!! Thank you!💕☺️🇨🇦
Thank you! You too!
Amelia, can you share the details of the display system in the background?😍
Oh it was a joiner who does wood work like panelling etc who built it in
@ No wonder it’s so unique. Love it❤️. Thank you for taking the time to reply, Amelia! I hope you have a productive rest of your week.😊
I'm a fan of all types of fashion. As such, I recognize that the Petite Malle and Chanel bags are overpriced for what they are... and those are more trendy, imho. That's what sets the H bags apart. The H designs - although simple - are timeless and can be repaired perpetually and work with every style era. I wish I could say the same for Chanel, but while their front-facing service has been spectacular for me, their after-sales service has been truly lackluster. On the other hand, H can make a customer appreciate craft in a landscape of fast fashion. I just wish my H customer service experience always matched my appreciation of their dedication to craft.
I think this is one of the reasons I can’t
See me getting rid of it, I can use this forever
The colour is beautiful 😊
thank you!
I can relate. I might have to do a top 10 bag list. Not sure both of my Birkins would make it
I love having it, I just don’t think it is one of my favs
I love your honesty!
Thank you!!
my holy grail was a 2.55 Chanel classic bag and I got a vintage one...Im at purse peace and its so good for the wallet! I now enjoy watching videos where i see eye candies online from far away. I am stereotyping but for many women getting the birkin is a status journey, but do they really enjoy the design of the bag? I have an Hermes garden party and yes it is a very well made bag and I am sure the birkin is even top notch but the design is not for me really and nor do I want to pay that exorbitant price for a bag that I don't really fancy lol
You are correct def a status symbol.
I’m not sure everyone gets it for the love of the shape
The thing to understand is that the buying of a bag is not just the buying of a bag. We don’t just want the bag and then use the bag. It’s about the enjoyment of discovering a style we like and growing that interest. It’s the thrill of stalking it and then making the decision to buy it. It’s the anticipation of it arriving and then the satisfaction we get from trying it on, styling it and wearing it out. It’s the sense of pleasure from knowing it’s just now there and it’s part of your collection. We need to allow that those moments and experiences are just as important as the actual ownership of the bag. And therefore it’s very possible that once we’ve had those moments we will stop feeling as excited by it. It doesn’t make it a mistake or make us impulsive or hard to please.
This is so true and why this bag isn’t leaving my collection
i agree, i love the kelly, but just not crazy about the birkin...
For me it’s the mini kelly!
100% agreed ❤❤
It’s just a bag that you want. That I also want and get. It’s “just another bag” because of the status it’s became a “bad as bag”, but it may not be your style like it’s not really my go to bag, but we want what we want. I also agree w/the capucine mini. The Capucine mini is an uncomfortable small bag with I will only have one off. Beautiful but not practical. 💯 agree with your honest opinion. Thank you ❤❤.
thank you!
I love a top handle bag so that’s the reason I would buy a Birkin if I could afford it. But I just bought two of the Coach Soft Empire 40 bags (Blue and Merlot) and I love both of them. I don’t normally buy Coach bags but I’m obsessed with the ones I just got.
Coach empire is a beautiful bag
Off to google that bag!
I also love that pink. I appreciate your honesty. It is nice to have certain bags and also it might not be our favorite.
I totally agree!
Hi Amelia! I could not agree more with your position on the Birken. I will be getting one myself from a re-seller in January because no game for me. I think many of your other bags are very playful and pretty….the bling is your jam so own it and have fun with your bags. Many people just want one because of social media and FOMO so everyone should relax. The beauty of the Birken is the leather quality, color saturation, and hardware. You can get this from many of their non quota bags so you do not have to wIT ON “THE BIRKEN” to partake in enjoying the quality of an Hermes bag. I have two and the next one will probably be it for me so you do you boo! lol!
I do love the birkin in bright colours, I would like a purple, green, orange.. lol!!
Appreciate the authenticity. Indeed they are all just bags. Buy what u like! Regardless of status etc.
So true
The one bag out of your collection that I would save during a fire is your pink Louis Vuitton trunk bag. Idk the actual name but it’s gorgeous. ❤😊
It’s one of my favs!
Refreshing honest video ! The colour is completely you but would be more you if it was covered in sequins 🙌🏼 ❤
yes it would!
As an outsider, I completely agree with you. I don't think there's anything special about that bag. I wouldn't spend more than $500.00 on a bag that looks like that, not that I would even then since I don't particularly like it anyway. I just don't think objectively that it's worth more than a few hundred bucks, I think it's just the name and the hype. I'm not saying it isn't high quality, but regardless, the quality doesn't justify the price. Don't come for me bag people 😂
I totally understand this
Hi Amelia. Loved the video and something I can relate to. I am also lucky enough to own a birkin 25 and I do love her but she is not the easiest bag to use so I don’t use her half as much as I should. It is just a bag but it’s a bag that I have always wanted in my collection so I would never sell her (unless I really had to) because she was so hard to get!
Thanks for sharing!!
Oddly enough I'm not interested in getting a Hemes Kelly or Birken but have six Sac du Jour bags in different sizes and colors 😁. I love them yet I'm considering selling one that isn't well used and won't be missed.
And that’s a very similar shape
I personally think Hermes bags are boring. I have never seen one that for me, would justify the cost. There are so many other amazing luxury bags that have way more personality and are a fraction of the price. I love the color of yours, and the bag charm, and it is a gorgeous bag, just not something that I personally have ever wanted in my collection. And I don't typically wear tote bags cause I never carry that much stuff.
I see this completely!
I personally don’t really like Birkins (which is fine as we don’t all have to like the same things) but, the colour you have makes the bag beautiful. It’s a stunning colour 😍 I do love a Kelly though 👌
I do think the colour can really make the bag
it ok just have the bag if makes you happy and have money
Thank you!
Awesome video :) looking amazing . That bag so beautiful 😍
Thank you so much 🤗
@@ameliarosescloset Most welcome :)
Let’s be honest, the Birkin could be ANY bag. It could look like ANYTHING. It’s the fame that makes us want it.
so true!
I totally agree with you on this video!
Thank you!
You can get a strap for your birkin 25 for the occasion you need to be hands free. Don’t recommend to use it all the time, but it can come in handy. ❤️your videos!
Thank you!
Great video! Thank you for being real!
You are so welcome!
If I'm brutally honest, I don't get the hype over the Birkin. It's not something that's even on my radar. I'm the same with the Classic Flap though. I just feel there are so many more interestingly designed bags out there. I do agree with you about Hermes colours though. They ate very vibrant and rich.
I understand this
You get no criticism from me. I totally agree. I have a stunning Birkin but honestly I am sorry I got it. I was warned by a friend I should have listen. So you are right on. Sad I never use it. I had 2 and sold one should have sold both. Thanks for sharing now I know it’s not just me.
I won’t sell mine but I get it!
@ I won’t sell the one I have it is stunning but I don’t see myself buying another one. The amount of money I paid could have been utilized much differently.
A really great, honest video.
Glad you liked it!
It’s very interesting that the Hermes game that made boomers and older millennials feel the need to play to get the Birkin is the same game that is turning off younger millennials/gen z from even wanting one. In younger circles it’s seen as pathetic to do all of the “pre-spending” in the hopes that MAYBE your SA will offer you one, but for older gens spending all that money is a sign you’ve made it. Interesting generational shift, makes me wonder if it’s impacting other brands the same way
Oh this is interesting!
when i 1st saw on insta that you had this video and read the title, I said to myself, yea she's only saying that because she already has one. i then took a step back and realized I am guilty of saying I want one, saving for it, but always going for something else that speaks more to me. plus I refuse to pay double the price for it. hence why I have yet to get the chanel pearl bag, that thing came out for $5k USD and people want 3x that, sorry but get the F out of there with that. so I get it, there are other bags I am willing to get before I get a Birkin. oooh, hard realization lol. thank you for sharing the hard truth.
Thank you! And I can see how it would look like that until you watched, at least you watched and gave me a chance to explain!
once I owned a birkin, yeah it’s just a bag. I can’t use it for school, not suitable to hangout ( scared for robbery) , I can only eyecandying it 😂 but then yes one is enough for my eye. The rest money should go to bank savings
I know I would add more in bright colours, that’s the collector in me!
You have said exactly how I feel about my Birkin! I wholly identify with what you have said ☺️ you are not alone xx
Yes! Thank you!
I love your honesty
thank you!
You love what you love! Absolutely nothing wrong with that!
Thank you!
Definitely agree with you on this. Definitely not chasing a Birkin! I have so many other bags I adore more.
Yes! Thank you!
I agree, I have the rose poupre birkin
in size 30, it’s stunning like new, but I would sell mine too. I’m so over it all now.
I still love mine and am not selling it, but it’s not my be all and end all!
Say it, sister! 🙌🏼💖
Always!
I agree with you. Birkin it’s not my style, I would only buy that bag if money started growing in my garden trees.
I prefer having 10 sequins Chanel and fendi than a leather tote bag.
I would buy another bright one, I love their colours, but I’d def buy more sequins!
1: It is a holy grail
2: I wouldn't buy one, not even brand new from the store because THAT MONEY. It genuinely is just a bag!
3: Both of the things I wrote above can be true at the same time.
This is so true!
I can see wanting to have it, and one is enough. I think it’s a nice bag, the color is the best part, but it’s not the easiest to carry bag.
No it isn’t, but I would def add more bright colours! That’s the collector tendencies in me
I collect bags the same way that you do. They reflect the person that I am. If I ever get a Hermes bag, it will be An Evelyne 16, in gold with gold hardware. I am not a big bag person, love the gold color, and prefer yellow gold. Plus the bag has the initial of my first name. Perfect for me. A Birkin is so NOT me. ❤
I do love them in bright colours, it’s more about the colour!
I obviously think you were smart in the way you set out to get the Birkin. I wanted a black Evelyne in togo leather with palladium hardware. I bought preloved using your advice to buy what I wanted but having NO desire to start an Hermes journey. I think it was solid advice!
Thank you! I don’t regret how I did it
I guess it’s easy for those of us who have birkins to say this but… it’s true 🤷🏼♀️ It’s just a bag. A nice bag. A bag I’m delighted to have. But it’s just a sack you put your important bits in! I held off on getting one for a while because it’s absolutely my style and I love them but I was so annoyed by the hype that I deprived myself… I finally caved and got one and I love it. But yes. It’s just a bag.
I’m glad you caved, it is a beautiful bag!
It really is just another bag, as the saying goes beauty is in the eye of the beholder and so for some this bag really is the best of the best but just like you I do love the bag but there are definitely others that a more me than the Birkin that I just love more. Thanks for another great video!
I totally agree!
This is gonna be long. I completely understand what ur saying. I hate that we always have to defend our choices as bag lovers. I knew the Birkin wasn’t for me when i sold my Celine luggage tote. So i totally get u not reaching for the holy grail! I love to have the crossbody strap option. BUT as a bag lover and collector the Birkin and Kelly will always stay on my wish list because they are THE BAGS to have. And i guess only bag lovers will understand this… I also have the petite malle and i hardly wear her, but i just love knowing i have her... As a bag lover, i want the best and most classic pieces from every fashion house IF i actually love it! And simply because I can. I don’t want to buy the Birkin pre loved. I want to be offered one, just so it’s that more special to me. And if that takes another 10years I’m also fine with that. Loved this video 🤍
I agree, it won’t leave my collection as the handbag collector in me won’t let it!!
I agree that you own other bags that are more "you" than the Birkin!
At the end of the day, it's about the bags that speak to your heart, and it's okay that you prefer other things.
It's probably never going to be a bag I can afford, and it's certainly not one I'm dreaming about, and that's okay too. It's probably never going to be a holy grail bag for me, and possibly one of the things that puts me off (besides the style of it) is that you're supposed to want it. The only Hermes bag I'd consider is the Evelyn, and I actually love that it's not so ubiquitous, but again, probably not in my budget!
I would adore a mini kelly!
I don’t like the idea of practically begging someone to sell me something.
Same, why I chose the reseller
You've got it!! The Birkin is not that special. It's just a bag. Beautiful colour but not very interesting. Its all a matter of the 'Emperor's New Clothes'
I do love it but not my favourite bag!
Its the same with all luxery brands in my opinion - if we just loved the style and quality, we'd get a high quality dupe, but thats not the point of the experience.
Absolutely, definitely not the experience
I don't think it's a granny bag. However, only like Birkins and Kelly bags in certain colors. Yours is one of them 😊I
Needs to be a bright colour for me
Facts. At the end,birkin is just a bag
Absolutely so true!
Because everyone wants it, you couldn't pay me to use it.
Fair