{"id":16434,"date":"2023-12-03T20:46:51","date_gmt":"2023-12-03T20:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loveluxury.co.uk\/?p=16434"},"modified":"2024-07-27T12:31:39","modified_gmt":"2024-07-27T12:31:39","slug":"hermes-handbags-in-literature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-new.loveluxury.co.uk\/shop\/topics\/hermes-handbags-in-literature\/","title":{"rendered":"Herm\u00e8s Handbags in Literature \u2013 A Stylish Narrative"},"content":{"rendered":"

As one of the most successful \u2013 and valuable \u2013 luxury brands in the world, you won\u2019t be surprised to learn that Herm\u00e8s owes much of its prestige to the story behind both the brand and its products. As with so many high-end and luxury brands, it is these stories that drive the high demand surrounding new product releases, keeping Herm\u00e8s front and centre of countless purchasing decisions among both investment and style-loving buyers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But in this blog, we\u2019re marrying all we know and love about the Herm\u00e8s brand with another focus point: literature, and how Herm\u00e8s is presented in worlds beyond the luxury goods market.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Hermes<\/a>How Herm\u00e8s Became a Coveted Luxury Brand<\/b><\/h3>\n

The greatest narrative that surrounds the Herm\u00e8s brand is its own origin story \u2013 moving from the equestrian market in Paris and then Europe to one of the world\u2019s most iconic handbag and leather goods brands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

First established in 1837, Herm\u00e8s spent its <\/span>early years centred on the Equestrian market<\/span><\/a>, winning awards and becoming a go-to brand for noblemen and others. In 1900, the brand produced its first bag (although still sticking with the equestrian market), with 1922 marking production of the brand\u2019s earliest handbags.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The rest is, as they say, history \u2013 with Herm\u00e8s building a reputation on both impeccable style and exceptional quality. Today, not only are Herm\u00e8s handbags high in resale value for those looking to sell, but they also come with the kind of status and demand that serves to push the buyer price higher still.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Stories at the Heart of Herm\u00e8s\u2019 Most Popular Bags<\/b><\/h3>\n

Whenever we hear talk of Herm\u00e8s or meet someone who is looking to buy their very first Herm\u00e8s handbag, they are often drawn towards the models and collections that are the most iconic \u2013 that is, the Birkin and the Kelly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Both of these bags boast incredible <\/span>stories behind both the creation of the bag<\/span><\/a> and the name, with the Birkin once again making headlines in 2023 following the death of the actress Jane Birkin, for whom the bag was originally conceived. What many people don\u2019t realise until they really read into the backstory behind the Herm\u00e8s Birkin is that the bag was produced from a mere chance encounter. The then-CEO of Herm\u00e8s, Jean-Louis Dumas, was sitting next to actress Jane Birkin on a plane, and found himself discussing her specific needs from a handbag. As a new mother, Birkin outlined her frustration at existing bags that weren\u2019t big enough, didn\u2019t have enough pockets, and didn\u2019t deliver on what she needed \u2013 while also emulating the style for which she was known.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The resulting bag was named the Birkin and has subsequently become the <\/span>most popular and valuable bag in the Herm\u00e8s armoury<\/span><\/a> \u2013 but it\u2019s not the only bag with an interesting story to tell.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Kelly bag was not created for Grace Kelly (as some incorrectly believe); in fact, it existed before Grace Kelly was pictured using the bag to hide her pregnancy bump, but was renamed due to the spike in demand that followed the release of the images.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Bolide bag is another bag with its own history and story to tell, presenting the hallmarks of a classic early Herm\u00e8s bag, but updating it for the era in which it was produced and marketed to buyers. Designed in 1923, the aim of the Bolide was to give buyers and users the stylish accessory that they expected from the Herm\u00e8s brand name, but in a format and design that matched the convenience required by the times. In this case, it was a bag that could fit in the trunk of an early-model car.<\/span><\/p>\n

Safe to say, Herm\u00e8s handbags have adapted over time \u2013 forging new patterns and styles, meeting the demands of the era in which each new model is produced, and continuing to herald the design flair and quality expected of a brand like Herm\u00e8s. But, as all luxury brands know, it\u2019s not just their own direct marketing that matters.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Herm\u00e8s Handbags Are Presented in Literature<\/b><\/h3>\n

It will come as no surprise to buyers and fans of the Herm\u00e8s brand that pop culture references only further buoy the reputation of these already highly coveted and sought-after bags.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We have, in the past, shared a blog on the <\/span>presence of Herm\u00e8s bags in pop culture<\/span><\/a> \u2013 looking at how fashion-led shows like Sex and the City and films like The Proposal have all used Herm\u00e8s as much more than just a visual aid. In these examples, the bags are both a recognisable possession held by their characters, and a core part of their personal style and personality \u2013 used in both cases to back comedic lines and highlight a gulf between those who \u201cget\u201d luxury style\u2026 and those who don\u2019t!<\/span><\/p>\n

But what about in literature? Does a single Herm\u00e8s handbag have the same presence on paper as it does on the big screen \u2013 and perhaps most importantly, how is the brand itself portrayed?<\/span><\/p>\n

The most notable book on the market that focuses on the Herm\u00e8s brand and its narrative is <\/span>Little Book of Herm\u00e8s<\/span><\/i> by Karen Homer. A deep dive into the brand, its history, its evolution, and how it has become a staple in modern style and luxury, the book moves from a historical narrative to one which centres on how Herm\u00e8s is viewed and heralded today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Another <\/span>popular book<\/span><\/a> that centres its narrative on the popularity and sought-after status of Herm\u00e8s bags, in this particular instance the Herm\u00e8s Birkin, is <\/span>Bringing Home the Birkin<\/span><\/i> by Michael Tonello. This comical book emphasises the writer\u2019s global search to bring home his own Birkin \u2013 sharing the trials and tribulations of getting one\u2019s hands on a Birkin bag.<\/span><\/p>\n

What all of these pop culture references tell us, whether written in books or presented on a screen, is that Herm\u00e8s is a well-known reference to both prestige and wealth, and can be used to effortlessly portray both style and status.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking to <\/span><\/i>invest in an Herm\u00e8s handbag<\/span><\/i><\/a> or have an authentic Herm\u00e8s handbag that you want to sell, then you\u2019re in the right place. Our boutique store in Knightsbridge, London, has everything you need to receive a formal valuation and fair price, with access to an ever-changing stock of luxury handbags and other accessories.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Visit us in store for more information.\u00a0 <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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