The secret of the 2 albino Hermes bags that Truong My Lan asked for back was revealed, shocking the world.

Revolving around the story of Ms. Truong My Lan making a plea to be returned two albino Hermes bags as souvenirs, in a recent trial. Netizens immediately researched and learned the secret behind these two bags.

At the trial on September 27, the panel questioned defendant Truong My Lan (Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Van Thinh Phat) and her accomplices regarding objects, evidence, and documents seized during the investigation. Ms. Lan said that during the investigation, authorities seized many personal belongings such as handbags, phones, and shoes.

"When I was arrested, two albino Hermès bags were confiscated. One I bought in Italy and the other was given to me by a Malaysian tycoon. These bags are not worth much, I want to leave them to my children and grandchildren as souvenirs, so I ask the jury to consider allowing me to get these two bags back," defendant Lan stated.

The albino Hermès bag that Ms. Truong My Lan mentioned has the full name of Hermès Himalayan Crocodile Birkin, known as one of the most expensive and hard-to-find handbags in the world. This bag is also at the top of the wish list of handbag collectors around the world.

The Himalaya Birkin bag was first sold in 2014 for $180,000, equivalent to more than 4.4 billion VND, considered the most expensive bag in the world. Since then, they have always been auctioned for record amounts.

According to Sotheby's - a famous auction house from England, the Hermès bag is made from Niloticus Crocodile skin dyed white and gray. The unique color of this Hermès bag is created by a complex and time-consuming process. Including a careful dyeing technique, creating a gradual fade from white to gray, reminiscent of the snow-capped Himalayan mountains.

Notably, the bag is also studded with diamonds and 18K white gold. The cadena lock alone consists of 68.4g of 18K white gold, studded with 40 round white diamonds with a total weight of 1.64 carats.

According to Hermès, only a few are produced each year, making this bag line rare. In 2021, the Himalaya Birkin size 25 was the most sought-after size and sold for more than $300,000 at Sotheby's, equivalent to more than 7.3 billion VND.

Another reason these bags are so expensive is because they are limited in quantity. Hermes only produces one or two bags per year. The Hermes handbag retailer claims that it is impossible to find two identical bags because each artisan only makes one bag per year.

Even celebrities and world-class celebrities have to wait in line for years to own this precious albino crocodile Birkin. According to fashion experts, the Hermes Himalayan Crocodile Birkin is one of the rarest and most desirable handbags in the world. This Birkin is truly stunning with its white crocodile skin and silver hardware, the unique leather enhances every detail of the bag.

This dyeing process is very elaborate and takes many hours to complete, the lighter the color, the more difficult the process. This is a timeless work of art and will forever be in fashion. Even if you have money, you may not be able to buy one of these bags.

According to Rewind, Hermes only releases a handful of Himalayan Birkin bags each year because they rely on the skin of extremely rare albino crocodiles to make the bags. Each Birkin requires three whole crocodile skins. Hermes raises its own crocodiles in the vast deserts of Texas, on a special type of fine white sand that preserves the pure finish of the leather. No one but the most highly trained professionals are allowed to touch the crocodile skin.

Daniel Englander, a VIP relations expert at luxury resale site Fashionphile, shared that the ultra-rare bag is owned by celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian and Victoria Beckham. He said that these bags are a status symbol. The way the crocodile skin is dyed mimics the snow-capped mountains of the Himalayas, and they are all hand-made. You will never see two with the exact same dye pattern.

A Himalaya Birkin bag sold for about $382,295 at a Christie's auction in 2020, setting a world record. In 2022, the auction house sold a size 30 Himalaya Birkin bag, studded with diamonds, for more than $450,000, equivalent to more than 11 billion VND. This is the rarest and most desirable version of the Himalaya Birkin bag. Himalaya Birkin bags often sell for higher prices on the secondary market.

To buy an albino crocodile Hermes bag, the buyer must be a VIP customer. At the same time, every year, the customer must spend a huge amount of money to convert into accumulated points according to the brand's requirements, maintaining the VIP status.

In Vietnam, the number of people who own the Hermès Himalayan Crocodile Birkin bag can be counted on the fingers of one hand. "Queen of the tea room" Le Quyen - famous for her diamond hobby - is one of the "hardcore fans" who owns this bag line.

Ms. Truong My Lan's younger brother "begged" the court to get back 10 billion for medical treatment. Đình Như18:38:35 28/09/2024On the afternoon of September 27, the trial of Ms. Truong My Lan - Chairwoman of Van Thinh Phat Group and related units continued to question those with related rights and obligations.