Life changing, I’ve actually injured my elbow from carrying my Togo birkins. I have tennis elbow because they’re so heavy! And I always want to travel with my birkins but they are a pain in the airport with just being handle bags!
Erica... thank you so much for this video. I have not been using my Birkin for just the reasons you mentioned. I also like to have both my hands free especially when I am shopping for clothing and looking through the racks of clothes... We definitely will appreciate a strap on the Birkin for these times.
Erica, can you do a video showing you put all your necessities (wallet, keys, makeup bag) inside the bag? I want to see how it looks AFTER you put those things inside the bag. Thank you!
I think the reason is that the weight distribution wouldn’t allow the Birkin to have a strap there. Once I was told this by a LV SA that a strapless LV speedy would be damaged if I attached straps to the hoops because the bag was not designed in a way to have a strap there. That’s why you can see the speedy bandouliere in a way that there is a reinforcement from the side of the bag so when you wear the bag and the weight pulls down the bag it won’t be damaged over time. This isn’t something that can happen in a few wear, but years of stretching out the leather. Now you can see Hermes coming out with shoulder strap option for Birkin but in a different way, which allows the bag to keep its shape and doesn’t damage the sides of the bag. Erica’s idea is absolutely amazing and really smart whoever came up with this BUT I personally wouldn’t wear my bag like this all the time because at the end of the day the bag was not designed to be worn like this, with that said it will make a huge difference on those days when you really want to carry it on your shoulders after you got tired by carrying it on your arms, and for that it is a great solution but I don’t see Hermes doing the same thing.
it’s more on what the body of the bag is, i saw other brands that are the same exact copy of the birkin but with added shoulder strap and it did not end well for the bag
THIS WAS SO HELPFUL I SUBSCRIBED IMMEDIATELY! I was so hesitant to make my first purchase (preloved of course, I’m not in the position to build purchase history at hermes 😭) but now I’m running to buy!!! Thank you!! 💕
Hi Erica. I never comment but this time I couldn't resist! I've been trying to find a solution to this Birkin strap issue for quite a while and now I am blessed and happy to find your channel and the solution! Birkin is also my favorite for every day's use compared to the Kelly as it's more practical a part from the fact that it doesn't have the strap to have hands free. Thanks a million for sharing.
Omg this is brilliant! I've seen people use a scarf on the actually closure strap and it ends up stretching out. I love this. My birkin is 35cm so I usually have the straps locked anyway. Such a game changer!!
It is super sturdy actually because the loop is supported by the snagle and the two folds from the bag! I would add concrete blocks to it but it can definitely handle the regular items like wallet, keys, make up... Thank you so much for watching!
Coming from Asia??😊 these are made in China, Mecca of lands of replicas. I am not a big fan of adding items to the original design of the bag, especially the craftsmanship that goes into the bag. But I agree with you that wish Hermes could have been coming up with their own products that fits the idea.
Oi Erica! Tudo bem? I have started learning Brazilian Portuguese on my own and have been looking for stylish Brazilian channels and accidently came across YOUR Portuguese channel! I loved it!!! Who else's channel would you recommend for me? I am interested in the subjects of beleza, moda, negocias de moda, gestao de moda, comunicação de moda, e vitrinisimo. Please send me your suggestions and tips. I love your channel and confidence - thank you for being an INSPIRATION!
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I appreciate the shout out Erica and I’m so happy you love this little hack. I agree with you it doesn’t really put much stress on the sangles at all the way it’s designed. Yours looks sooo adorable in that pink color! 💗💗
Great idea! I might consider getting a B25 because of this now! Irene, is Etsy the only place you sell on? What color do you think would be closest/compliment Marron D'Inde? Thank's Erica!!!
I think it's good to have it as an option say to have the strap in your bag for a long day out and when your arms are tired, you can rest them for a little bit by adding on the should strap, but majority of them time, still carry the B as how it suppose to.
Love this color! Would you say the value of the Birkin bag will increase over time? I’m looking to invest in Bitcoin and sell my preloved bag. Just curious what people think!
I am actually thinking about the weight transfer. Especially if the strap is fixed on the leather handles from the sides, isn't it a bit too much pressure for them? Meaning, that it will unnaturally pull the leather and can stretch it? Especially when the bag by itself is heavy plus the weight of the items inside? Curious to hear your thoughts! But looks amazing! Have been always putting buying a Birkin aside due to the strap, now it is a game changer!
You would have to see it to understand. There is a very small piece of the sangle that is supported by the folds on both sides which are super structured and tough. Let’s put it this way: I would never jeopardize my most precious bag impossible to replace which is my Special Order. It is a personal decision but I wouldn’t present something that I believe would damage someone’s bag :)
I love your vids, but i am shocked that you are adding non Hermes accessories to your bags. Especially a charm from China. Its unfortunate that Hermes dont offer the strap solution
So Erica... I dont have a Birkin but....I DO like to be unique. Your two Birkin bags have the sinch straps in complimentry colours right??? Can you not take the cinch straps from each of swap them? Now your red Birkin has a shot of white offa your custom Bag. Just a pop of a contrasting colour to break it up. Swap it up looks like ----------- you have FOUR BIRKINS NOT TWO !!!! lmao Let me know ... ????? :)
