Cynthia Erivo Shows off a Rare, Huge Hermès Birkin Bag Valued at up to $25,000

Cynthia Erivo was recently seen in New York City carrying an exceptionally large Herms Birkin bag. Known for its rarity, the bag was originally designed for equestrian use and is valued between $13,000 and $25,000.

The 38-year-old singer and actress was photographed in Palm Springs, California, sporting a casual outfit: a gray cardigan, wide-leg jeans, and a brown leather coat. The standout piece, however, was the beige Birkin in size 50, an extra-large version of the famed handbag.

Luxury reseller Sellier notes that this oversized Birkin, officially named Haut Courroies (HAC), was initially intended to carry everything needed for a day at the stables. Current listings include a pre-owned gray version at $16,008 on Modesens, a tan bag for $25,500 on What Goes Around Comes Around, and another tan option at $12,985 on 1st Dibs.

The Herms Birkin first debuted in 1981 after the brands artistic director, Jean-Louis Dumas, met actress and singer Jane Birkin on a flight. Observing her belongings spilling from a wicker handbag, Dumas designed a practical yet stylish bag for her. Herms officially named the silhouette after Birkin in 1985.

Jane Birkin's original handbag was auctioned in July as part of Sothebys Paris Fashion Icons sale, selling for $10.1 million to Japanese businessman Shinsuke Sakimoto after intense bidding among nine collectors. The prototype had previously been donated to a French AIDS charity auction in 1994. Throughout her life, Herms gifted Birkin four additional bags, but she often carried the original design. Birkin passed away in 2023 at age 76.

The Herms Birkin continues to be a celebrity status symbol. In September, Lisa was seen in Seoul with a rare 2021 Faubourg Birkin, priced at $300,000. Around the same time, Kylie Jenner carried a Birkin valued at $163,000 on a private jet flight.

Author: Caleb Jennings