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Jane Birkin with her signature wicker Birkin bag |
Did you know that the original Birkin bag was wicker? Jane Birkin found her wicker bag in a fishing village in Portugal and wore it literally everywhere - shopping in Paris, on the beach in the south of France, skiing in cashmere, fur, and wicker, in Cannes in a black and gold cocktail dress with her wicker bag. The Hermès Birkin bag was born when she was seated on a flight next to Hermès executive Jean-Louis Dumas and all the contents spilled out of her wicker bag in an overhead compartment.
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Jane Birkin with her wicker Birkin |
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Jane Birkin with her wicker Birkin |
Today straw, wicker, and raffia bags are hotter than ever, with virtually every designer coming out with their own version of this wonderful warm weather staple. I have amassed quite a collection myself and wear them every single day here in South Florida. And I get so many compliments they are all are so fun and unique. I also love that they are natural and sustainable. I have picked some favorites that are perfect for a lunch date, the beach, or an evening out. Click on the captions to link.
For fellow gardeners, this is fabulous - a wicker gardening basket with removable sleeve.
I prefer her wicker basket to the Hermes bag.
ReplyDeleteI agree - I have never liked anything Hermes.
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