BIRKIN 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY

For a bag steeped in manner lore, it’s no wonder the Birkin has become the subject of (from time to time controversial) artwork. In 2012, Francesca Eastwood – daughter of Clint – established just one on fireplace as part of an ‘artwork challenge’ (Fortunately, the bag turned out to get a pretend); in 2014, Jeff Koons included many Birkins