Believe it or not, I get sick of looking at both Hermès Birkins and Kardashian-Jenners occasionally. Not because I dislike either of them–in fact, I quite like both, and I’m fascinated by both of their pop cultural significance–but simply because I spend a lot of time on the fashion Internet, which is a place both Birkins and Kardashians are somewhat ubiquitous. Today, though, I can’t stop looking at photos of Kendall Jenner and her itty bitty Birkin.
I have a somewhat extensive knowledge of all of the Kardashian-Jenners’ various handbag collections, so I can say with a decent bit of certainty that this bag is a new addition to Kendall’s wardrobe, although it doesn’t look new new. As I posited with Gigi Hadid’s sudden Birkin influx, maybe she’s borrowing from mom?
Even though I’ve never seen Kendall with this particular Birkin before, it wouldn’t be noteworthy if it weren’t for the bag’s size. It’s a 25cm, which is the smallest Birkin currently made, and it’s far more petite than the super-popular 35cm Birkins. The 35 (and occasionally the 30) is what we almost always see on celebrity arms, and the size of that bag and its signature finishes mean that you’re immediately bombarded with the fact that the person you’re looking at is carrying a $10,000 handbag, no matter where you look. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but like anything else, it gets repetitive.
That’s what makes this little 25 a breath of fresh air in a Birkin-saturated celebrity bag landscape. At this diminished size, it feels like an element of Kendall’s minimalist outfit instead of a crutch on which her look rests, and I find myself appreciating the bag’s structure and details a lot more. Kendall’s long been a superfan of designer bags’ shrunken counterparts, and I, for one, hope she keeps it up with the little Birkin.
I want that size!
I don’t like nor hate the Kadashians-Jenners clan, only think they’re funny. I kinda think Kendall is more normal than the others. As for Hermes, they’re not my cup of tea but this one is cute.
The mini bags are cute, but they have the relatively same price tag as the bigger bags. The designers must be making a profit killing on these minis.
Part of the reason people pay for designer bags is the artisan craftsmanship; it’s not just the materials. It requires just as much work (sometimes more as smaller tends to require a higher level of skill) to make this.
I’m neither a fan of Kendall nor of mini bags, however I LOVE everything about her in these pictures. The outfit is great and the Birkin is super cute and although it is the smallest available Birkin it still has a decent size compared to a micro Peekaboo etc.
I completely agree Jess….Love everything she’s wearing in these photos!
YEP! She looks seriously amazing!
Cute but I’m more interested in those Céline sneakers!
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Not a fan of the Birkin, the Kelly, now that is my bag. Anyway, how does she keep those sneakers so clean?
Probably only wore them this one time. (is that grammatically correct??!)
Have to admit, that’s a cute bag.
It’s very cute. My eye has so adjusted to smaller bags that the old standard size totes look gigantic to me.
These people take themselves way too seriously.
I guess they have to. If they don’t, no one else will. Their collective profession is listed as “TV Personality”. What skills does one possess or need to maintain such a “profession”? Spending every moment obsessing over every detail of your looks. Sounds really stressful to me. Kind of sad too. I mean, what do you do for an encore?
Kendall is a model, thus far, a very successful model. Besides, what is wrong w/ being a “TV personality?” Everyone in the entertainment industry obsess about their looks, they hustle for people to watch their shows, go see their movies and buy their music, etc. The kardashian/Jenner crew are no different.
Anyway, she is a gorgeous, gorgeous young woman. Love her outfit in spite of that tiny bag and those white on whites.
Actually I think being one of Kim’s little sisters would hurt her career than help.
(sorry to be off topic) I’m not saying being a TV Personality is “wrong”. Its just not sustainable. The title is more of a by-product of fame. It seems most don’t have any real skills they can develop (virtually none are educated beyond high school) so the only marketable skill they have is their looks – and the ability to shock. I feel sorry for them because where will they be 10, 20 years from now? Bloated and distorted from endless rounds of Botox and surgery? Tragic.
Acting is a career, the practitioners spend years studying and have marketable skills that can be developed over a lifetime. Looking good is a plus, not their main selling point.
Truth
I like everything about these pix too….she’s the cleaned up, covered up version of her family. And I love the tiny little BLACK Birkin. No neon yellow size 40 (I’m exaggerating)…
She looks sleek and beautiful. I love everything but the bag. I’m not a fan of Hermes bags other than the Evelyn which more my taste and lifestyle.
I like it too! I’m surprised it took her so long to wear Hermes. If her 18 year old sister who looks 30 plus can have a birkin, why can’t Kendall?!
Birkins are so overdone at this point, so I can’t get excited even with this smaller (and more practical) size. I used to love Hermes, in part, for their lack of recognition, but sadly that is no longer the case, particularly for the Birkin. You may as well be carrying a logo Speedy. For some folks, that is a selling point, but personally I enjoy the relative anonymity of my Kelly (not to mention the lack of elbow or back pain associated with the Birkin!)
It is gorgeous. I have a 30 and a 35 and I use the 30 so much more – it holds a ton and is much lighter. I would love to have a 25! It is a true handbag and looks so ladylike in that size.
These photo of hers make me think of Star Wars.
Kris was holding the same mini birkin in Keeping Up S11 e4 when she walks in on Kim doing pure barre.
I have a 25cm birkin. Absolutely love it.
I have never been big on Hermes, even if I was wealthy I don’t think I would as I prefer mini bags and don’t like how you can only carry them one way but I’m drooling over this one.