Is it still a status symbol if you can actually afford it? An inexpensive knockoff of the Birkin bag, an exclusive, extremely sought-after leather handbag by luxury brand Hermès that can sell for more ...

Jane Birkin's original Birkin bag has found a new owner. The black leather Hermès purse—designed by the French label's former chief executive Jean-Louis Dumas in the early '80s during a chance meeting ...

In a world where trends fade overnight and luxury goods lose their shine, one handbag has managed to defy the rules of fashion economics. The Hermès Birkin straddles the line between luxury and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the intersection of leadership, culture & equity in business. The Hermès Birkin is a “globally recognized emblem of status ...