This represents a violation of antitrust and competition laws, the lawsuit claims, because of the "unique desirability, incredible demand and low supply" of Birkin bags. Reaction to the lawsuit ...

Hermès’ ‘Bolide’ bag has long encapsulated a mood of adventure and escape, the zippered carryall first designed in 1923 for cross-country drivers to protect their belongings as they raced around the ...

Enter: the Hermès Birkin bag. Aside from its expensive price point, this celebrity-approved, highly sought-after design can be pretty hard to snag—which yes, is also part of the allure.