Apparel and accessories
April 26, 2017
Hermès' Himalaya Birkin, a rare version of the handbag broke records when sold at auction
By Brielle Jaekel
French leather goods maker Hermès significantly increased the price of its iconic Birkin bag more than 12 months ago, but a new report from Baghunter suggests the handbag is due for another pricing tweak by year's end.
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