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These are the most iconic celebrity Birkin moments ever

From Victoria Beckham to Miranda Kerr, everyone who’s anyone has this Holy Grail of handbags

By Michelle Varinata and Shermin Ng - 

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A Birkin is not just another leather bag made by Hermès. It is the world’s most popular accessory with a ridiculously long waiting list and high price tag. It’s often referenced and quoted in many TV shows and movies (e.g. Sex and the City; Gilmore Girls). No matter where you buy it (whether it be the Hermès store or an auction), you need to get prepared to max out your credit card (that's if you can even get one at retail in the first place).

Named after British actress/singer Jane Birkin, the purse was personally created for her after she spilt the contents from her straw bag in front of the French luxury house’s chief executive Jean-Louis Dumas in an airplane. Both of them birthed the iconic two-strap handbag by drawing it on a sick bag. Although the original muse doesn’t wear her namesake purse anymore due to materialism and animal rights, all of us remember the legacy she set.

With Birkin as the original endorser, celebrities such as Victoria Beckham, Kim Kardashian, Pippa Middleton and Kate Moss follow Jane’s footsteps. Even if a celebrity’s image is less than stellar, she is still willing to sport the handbag in public.

Catch all of your favourite celebrities creating the most memorable moments in their beloved Birkins.

Katie Holmes

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The reality TV star steps out with Mason and her beloved Birkin in London.




Kourtney Kardashian

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Katie Holmes steps out in the streets of NYC in a chocolate brown Birkin.




Kate Moss

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Holding baby Lila Grace on one arm and a white Birkin in another, the supermodel made motherhood look so effortless. Inside, the bag contained Lila Grace’s diapers.




Morgan Stewart

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Former Rich Kids of Beverly Hills star Morgan Stewart channels Katie Holmes with a matching chocolate brown Birkin.




Kris Jenner

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Prior to being seen with boy toy Corey Gamble, Kris Jenner was never seen anywhere without a highlighter yellow Birkin.

Jane Birkin

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The OG icon holds her namesake bag at Tokyo. She decorated hers with patches and Buddhist prayer beads for a bohemian edge.




Khloe Kardashian

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The reality star, Good American designer and former talk show host went to a L.A. Clippers game at the Staples Center with a red Birkin.




Rita Ora

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Better known for having famous friends at her side, Rita Ora lets her matte black Birkin steal the show in Paris.




Jennifer Lopez

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You can take the girl out from the Bronx, but you can’t take the Bronx out of Jenny from the block. Dressed in a red tracksuit, the dancer/singer matches it with her Ferrari red Birkin and ex-boyfriend Casper Smart.




Lady Gaga

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Many years ago, Lady Gaga flaunted her hand-scribbled Birkin in Tokyo, where she let her Little Monsters express messages of love and admiration.




Kim Kardashian

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Long before Kourtney stepped out in a black Birkin, Kim wore it first in 2009.




Kim Kardashian

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Spotted in a rare camel Birkin edition painted by George Condo, Kim paired the oversized style with a full leather look during a trip to Paris.




Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

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Usually, both twins would carry a Birkin; however, they always have it at separate times. Ashley has hers at NYFW to top off her almost all-black outfit in 2005.





Irina Shayk

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Without being seen with ex boyfriend Bradley Cooper in tow, Irina treats her Birkin as her plus one as her pre-red carpet date in Cannes on May.




Khloe Kardashian

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Prior to giving birth to True, Khloe hides her baby bump with a croc Birkin.




Mariah Carey

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Apart from tea as being her go-to accessory, the diva flashes her red croc Birkin by hanging it from her wrist.




Sofia Vergara

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The Modern Family actress dolls up a grey dress with a striped leather and canvas Birkin.




Eva Longoria

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Desperate Housewives alum Eva Longoria rocks a beige Birkin for a polished, sophisticated touch with white denim and a olive green sweater.




Nicky Hilton

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While all of us remember Nicky toting a Samantha Thavasa handbag to plug her handbag collab eons ago, she replaces a playful sporty bowling bag for a grown up Birkin.




Alessandra Ambrosio

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Airport style doesn’t mean sacrificing style and this Brazilian Victoria’s Secret stunner shows us how to make the perfect airport outfit.




Catherine Deneuve

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Legendary French screen icon Catherine Deneuve sports a taupe Birkin on her elbow in Berlin.




Lindsay Lohan

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Is it any coincidence that LiLo owns the same Birkin as Pippa Middleton and wore it months later? Rather than wearing a chunky plastic alcohol monitoring bracelet, the tabloid princess gets a pass for wearing a Birkin.




Amber Heard

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Six years before Justice League was released, Amber Heard steps out in a head-to-toe black ensemble, including her Birkin.




Pippa Middleton

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2011 was the year that her butt made front page news after walking down the aisle at her sister’s wedding. It was also the year that she wore a pastel blue Birkin.




Olivia Palermo

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Street style celebrity and former reality TV star Olivia Palermo makes nice on the streets on London with a black Birkin bag and cheetah print shoes.




Victoria Beckham

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We forgot about David Beckham’s brief stint in the L.A. Galaxy 11 years ago, but we remember Posh’s iconic ostrich pink Birkin and that blonde asymmetrical bob she sported during a press conference for the announcement.




Victoria Beckham

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During a match between England and Trinidad and Tobago during the World Cup in 2006, the pop star turned designer rocked a pristine posh white Birkin at the crook of her elbow.




Sarah Jessica Parker

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Styled by Patricia Field, Sarah Jessica Parker dons a cerulean blue Birkin with a green tube dress and orange sandals in Sex and the City.




Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

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The model turned designer and beauty entrepreneur sports a similar iteration of SJP’s Birkin with a printed puffer vest and skinny leather leggings. It seemed like blue Birkins were the microtrend we never noticed in 2011.




Winnie Harlow

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The model was seen toting a camel Birkin in standout yellow gym wear.




Heidi Klum

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Channeling Barbiecore that is all the rage right now, Heidi Klum does smart casual in an all-pink outfit and a matching Birkin in ostrich leather.




Elsa Hosk

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Hosk is the embodiment of effortless cool as she struts the streets of New York while toting the Birkin in green. It’s the perfect size for one’s daily essentials.




Jennifer Lopez

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Who can forget Bennifer’s Parisian honeymoon? JLo sports a teal Birkin, floral blue sweater and baggy jeans.


This article was originally published in Harper's Bazaar Singapore.



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