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A Birkin bag has a simple rectangular shape. So why not make use of its geometry? This Birkin Shadow performs on trompe-l’œil: are the facet straps real or a straightforward depiction?One element of a bag that a lot of counterfeits can’t seem to duplicate is the quality of the stitching. The stitching of the authentic Hermes bag showcases Outs

As a bag steeped in trend lore, it’s no wonder the Birkin is the topic of (sometimes controversial) art. In 2012, Francesca Eastwood – daughter of Clint – set just one on hearth as part of an ‘art job’ (Luckily, the bag turned out to become a fake); in 2014, Jeff Koons integrated many Birkins with eminent previous entrepreneurs into an ar