The appointment of Grace Wales Bonner at Hermes gives the maker of Birkin bags a designer known for her unique way of melding fine tailoring with broad cultural research, with a string of awards under her belt. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/27/companies/hermes-new-designer-indie/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #hermes #luxurygoods #fashion

The original Birkin bag made some forty years ago for the late singer and actor Jane Birkin sold to a Japanese buyer for a record $10 million at auction, showing demand remains robust for unique luxury collectibles. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/11/companies/birkin-bag-japanese-buyer/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #birkin #hermes #auctions