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The design idea for the Birkin Bag came about during a flight in 1983. Louis Dumas, then head of the Hermès family business, met the British actress Jane Birkin during a trip, who was using a straw bag as a handbag. When asked why her bag was made of raffia, the actress replied that the usual handbags were too small. Louis Dumas immediately began sketching a trapezoidal bag. 
 
The online portal Welt compared the price development of Birkin bags with that of US stocks and gold with an astonishing result. Precious handbags outperform traditional investments in terms of return. The annual increase in the value of Birkin bags is 5% higher than that of shares. 
 
A&nbsp;Hermès bag is not available in the shop around the corner. The producer determines who is allowed to purchase one of the coveted handbags in the first place. Production is deliberately limited. Similar to a Rolex watch, buyers have to put up with waiting periods of several years. To avoid these waiting periods, customers switch to the secondary market. Even bags with signs of wear after several years of use still fetch prices of over 10,000 euros. This underlines the enormous scarcity and high demand. 
 
Rare pieces from limited editions are often traded for six-figure sums at auctions. The Kelly Bag with the model name Himalaya was auctioned at Christie's in Hong Kong for the record price of 200,198 US dollars. The handbag is made of matt white Niloticus crocodile leather and has an 18-carat gold handle. 
 
The iconic Shadow Birkin, initially introduced by French designer Jean Paul Gaultier in 2009 and later reissued in limited quantities in 2019, combines the timeless Birkin silhouette with a fashion-forward twist of trompe l’oeil. This highly elusive bag captivates with its sartorial optical illusion, leaving observers questioning the authenticity of its front straps and flaps. The Limited Edition Shadow Birkin stands out with its raised impression of the traditional Birkin flap and sangles, adding a unique touch. Despite its deceptive appearance, the Hermès Shadow Birkin remains remarkably practical, featuring a convenient top opening. It truly embodies the essence of luxury in the world of handbags.

The price of € 42,000 includes the Splint Invest platform fee and external maintenance costs of € 2,850. € 39,150 can be allocated to the bag. 
Platform Fee Splint Invest:&nbsp;Compensation for the tokenization of the assets, the maintenance as well as the further development of the application and the costs related to the research and maintenance of the expert network. 
External maintenance costs: Shipping, handling, as well as years storage and insurance for the whole investment horizon.

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30605 Hermés Birkin Bag Swift

The average annual increase in value of the sought-after Birkin bags since 1980 is at 14.2%. 
 
According to the 2023&nbsp;wealth report of Knight Frank the prices for collectible handbags increased by 74% over the last 10 years.

Return

The production volume is kept at low level by Hermès. This leads to annual price increases of 5 up to 10 % for the primary market of Birkin bags. 
 
The prices on the secondary market follow the increase on the primary market. 
 
The annual production of the Birkin bag is at around 3,000 pieces. The Shadow bags are also limited, and only a few pieces were produced.

Stability

Released in: March 2023 
 
First introduced by designer Jean Paul Gaultier in 2009 and reissued in limited quantities in 2019.

Three reasons to invest

<ul>
	<li>Since 1985, Birkin bags have achieved an average annual increase in value of 14.2%.</li>
	<li>Hermès raises the prices of these beloved bags by 5 to 10% every year, which also drives up prices on the secondary market.</li>
	<li>The annual production of the Birkin bag is around 3,000 pieces.</li>
</ul>

Hermès, Birkin Shadow, 25 cm, Swift

The idea for the bag came in 1983 when Louis Dumas met the actress, Jane Birkin. When Jane told him about the space problems of handbags, he immediately started to draw a trapezoidal bag. 
 
Since 1984 the Birkin bag is the most sought-after handbag. Quality is of utmost importance and still today the bags are handmade from the finest material. The production time is at 48 hours per bag.

Track Record

Threads offers a personalised luxury shopping and styling service. Think of Threads as your very own fashion concierge. Their mission is to make sure you’re always one step ahead of the curve with trend updates, bespoke edits and access to even the hardest-to-find designer collections. 
 
Launched by Founder and CEO Sophie Hill in 2009, their pioneering approach combines social media and online shopping with 1:1 chat platforms, enabling them to connect in a uniquely personal way for the ultimate luxury styling service.

Threads Styling

Having previously worked for a global concierge company prior to Threads, Melissa has an expert knowledge of Hermès bags, as well as luxury products such as Watches and Fine Jewellery and has a career that has spanned over 9 years.During that time, Melissa has witnessed how fashion trends have affected the growth of the luxury market and similarly, how Hermès have maintained their position as a market leader throughout. Melissa's wish list Hermès bag would be a Bordeaux Crocodile Birkin or a Mini Kelly in Quebracho.&nbsp;

This is a concrete investment opportunity in which we have recalculated the expected performance given by the external expert (Threads Styling Ltd) and have thus checked whether a positive return can be expected after deducting all costs for storage and insurance. Furthermore, we have verified the existence, proper storage and insurance of the bag.

Hermès, Birkin Shadow, 25 cm, Swift

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