To buy a Hermes Birkin bag you often have to wait many months or even years given the limited production and demand. Here’s a company, Prive Porter, that in effect let’s you “skip the line” to own one and walk out with as many as you want. Now they have a shop in Brickell City Centre. Owners Michelle and Jeffrey source and deliver authentic Hermes bags and describe themselves as the largest and most reliable retailer of said bags in the world, plus they have fascinating anecdotes to tell along with the scoop on new colors for 2021 and the hottest models.
A Hermes bag costs anywhere from 18,000 to as high as $500,000. “The Prive Porter customer knows she is paying somewhere from 50-100% over the retail prices, ” says Jeffrey, “but our unique selling proposition is that’s what they’re worth as they’re so hard to get”. And that’s none too pricey for the likes of their clients including Cardi B, Kris Jenner, and Saudi princesses. Just last week, Paris Hilton came in and dropped $25,000 on a Birkin for her, and $4,000 for a Micro Kelly for her dog, Diamond. A few years ago, hedge fund titan Robert Smith bought 65 Birkins and Kellys to give away to his friends and clients at his Christmas Party. Bloomberg News claims that sales of pre-owned bags last year didn’t dip in price or volume despite the pandemic. Some tout their investment value. They’re even sold at auction by the likes of Christies.
If you have a particular color, size or style in mind Prive Porter can find it for you in less than three days. The price is based on rarity and demand. Or, you can follow them on Instagram for new arrivals. Skeptical about their being the real thing? They offer a money back guarantee.
At a recent visit to the shop which was styled in a low key elegant way, there was a selection of Kelly and Birkins in different sizes and colors as well as styles – backpack, clutch, shoulder bags, leather collage. There are also some Hermes bracelets and handbag accessories.
Wondering about which bags these days are most in demand? The 30 centimeter and exotic skins like alligator, crocodile and ostrich. And so you’ll be totally in the know, the new and/or reintroduced colors for 2021 are Jaune Bourgeon and Rose Mexico.
Prive Porter, Brickell City Centre, 701 South Miami Avenue, suite 128A, Miami.
