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The Hermès Birkin bag is widely known as one of the most exorbitantly expensive and highly-coveted hand bag in the world, but even at that, not everyone wants to be associated with it. Not for Jane Birkin, a British-born actress and singer, who was the inspiration behind the accessory in the past 31 years of it debut.
According to the report, the actress doesn’t want her name to be associated with it anymore – she announced that the handbag should be renamed. Of cause we all are aware how expensive the bag can be – from $10,500 to $150,000 and more. The 68-year-old actress is currently seeking for the luxury label to disassociate her name from the accessory after learning of the disturbing practices used in its production. The report reveals that it takes two or three crocodiles to make just one handbag, and these animals are being slaughtered while they’re still conscious and able to feel pain – which is an inhumane practices.
Read her request below:
Jane in 2011
Having been alerted to the cruel practices endured by crocodiles during their slaughter for the production of Hermès bags carrying my name…I have asked Hermès Group to rename the Birkin until better practices responding to international norms can be implemented for the production of this bag.
Hermès statement in response to Birkin request:
Jane Birkin has expressed her concerns regarding practices for slaughtering crocodiles. Her comments do not in any way influence the friendship and confidence that we have shared for many years. Hermès respects and shares her emotions and was also shocked by the images recently broadcast.
An investigation is underway at the Texas farm which was implicated in the video. Any breach of rules will be rectified and sanctioned. Hermès specifies that this farm does not belong to them and that the crocodile skins supplied are not used for the fabrication of Birkin bags.
Hermès imposes on its partners the highest standards in the ethical treatment of crocodiles. For more than 10 years, we have organized monthly visits to our suppliers. We control their practices and their conformity with slaughter standards established by veterinary experts and by the Fish and Wildlife (a federal American organization for the protection of nature) and with the rules established under the aegis of the U.N.O, by the Washington Convention of 1973 which defines the protection of endangered species.
While this is said, do you think Birkin’s name would be dissociated from the luxury brand any time soon? Share your thoughts in the comment box!
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