A Fake Birkin (and bad one, at that)!

How to spot a fake? I speak with my lovely & loyal San Fran associate often, a lady who I have bought Hermes from for years, and as she always says- “it is best to buy directly from Hermes.” She also expresses that the "firkins", or fake Birkins, will not have the structure of the real thing, and will slump when placed down. The leather will obviously not be of the same quality as the skin or leather you'd find in an Hermes store. The interior of the bag should be lined with goat skin and you should see no seams on the outside, as the Birkin is made inside out and finished with polished piping that makes the bag look like one piece. Underneath the lock strap should be the initials of the craftsperson.

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