NOW CONTAINS:
-HUNDREDS MORE FULL-COLOR PHOTOS
2010-2011 NEW COLORS AND LEATHERS
UPDATED INFORMATION DIRECTLY FROM HERMES
Hermes Addiction is a photo celebration of the most coveted and luxurious handcrafted bag in the world, the Hermes Birkin. Within these pages, discover over $500,000 worth of brand new and vintage Hermes Birkin handbags. From scrumptious leathers to exotic crocodile skins, every aspect of the Birkin is detailed through the art of photography. Since 2001, the author and photographer has been a private collector and personal shopper for some of the most prestigious clients worldwide. She has sold Hermes birkins to Mint Lifestyle, a lifestyle and real estate management company located in Los Angeles, London and New York; Rachel Aberly, a Hollywood publicist who has worked on such films as Chicago and Angels and Demons; Pascal Dangin, premier photo retoucher and owner of Box Studios in New York City; Jonathan Yantis, founder of Yantis Enterprises; and Colt Melby, owner of Smith and Wesson.
Hermes Addiction dissects the Hermes birkin through vivid, full-page photography. In addition, it offers advice directly from Hermes on the history of Hermes, the birkin and how to get your hands on a bag directly from the boutique. The book also showcases the most expensive Hermes birkins ever handcrafted by Hermes!
A complete book with 126-pages and over 80 full-page, vivid photographs.
Hermes Addiction is divided into four major sections to enhance the reader's experience.
I. AN INSIDER'S LOOK
Dissect the luxurious handcrafted Hermes birkin and all of its accessories through detailed, up-close, full-page photography as well as clear, precise explanations. Every part of the birkin is revealed. In addition to the intricacies of this handcrafted iconic bag; all of the birkin accessories are identified in great detail
II. PHOTO SHOWCASE
Ever wondered what the most expensive Hermes birkin ever handcrafted by Hermes looks like? The reader has the opportunity to experience vivid, full-page photography of Hermes birkins, showcasing the most exotic skins and unique birkins from crocodile to diamond encrusted. In addition, the many varying colors and sizes options are clearly detailed and explained.
III. BUYING A BIRKIN
Get direct advice from Hermes on the legendary history of the bag, along with the best methods of how to get your hands on a bag directly from the boutique. Hint...you do not have to wait years to get a bag or pay double from a reseller.
IV. COLORS & SKINS
A full guide on the most recent and common leather and exotic skin combinations, as well as color options currently available when ordering a birkin from the boutique. Learn about the diversity in color combinations, including two and three tone birkin bags. This is a recently added section ideal for the Hermes birkin enthusiast.
