Birkin Masquerade

2010 June 21

"Birkin" Tote
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If a $45 Hermès sounds too good to be, that’s because it is. One quick glance at this hilarious “Birkin” tote bag, and we were fooled---nearly. The clever trompe l'oeil reusable shopping bags look like the real deal, although instead of luxe Hermès calfskin, these carryalls are made entirely of canvas. Attention, anti-counterfeiters: they are in no way connected to the French fashion house. But at the very least, you will likely fool more than a few folks passing by on the street. And if we spot the fake, your secret is safe with us...