The new The Brand Bible series is dedicated exclusively to the most iconic handbag models from the most important designers. Each bag is not only a fashion object, but also a symbol of style and status. With stunning photography and in-depth insights into the creative vision behind the designs, as well as anecdotes about the stars who made the bags famous, this illustrated book series is a must-have for any fashion enthusiast. Hardly any handbag is as coveted as the Birkin or the Kelly Bag from Hermčs. In addition to these icons, The Ultimate Guide to Hermčs Bags also includes numerous other models from the traditional brand.
Brief history of the brand
The classic models (history and characteristics)
The It models/street style favorites
Special/special models
In pop culture
Craftsmanship/Authenticity/Vintage & pre-loved universe
Fun facts: most expensive models, special materials, highest prices at
auctions
Alexandra Fullerton is an Essex Girl by birth and former Londoner, however she now resides in Norfolk, having done a pandemic pivot towards a more rural life. She lives in a small village with her husband, daughter, long-haired chihuahua Ozzie, and Nibbles the rabbit. The majority of Alexs career has been spent on magazines as a fashion director (7.5 years as Fashion director at Stylist magazine, 5 years as fashion director at large of Glamour UK) which meant styling A list actors, musical icons and celebrities (including Kylie Minogue, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Sophie Turner, Florence Welch and Kelly Rowland), travelling the world to shoot fashion stories and sitting front row at fashion shows. Now Alex is self-employed and has a portfolio career that combines fashion writing for The Telegraph and Bazaar Arabia, commercial styling (brands she has worked with include Stella McCartney and Marks & Spencer), personal styling, ghostwriting, writing her own books and running a shopping platform My3Words.co. When not working, Alex loves to explore provincial charity shops and dreams of unearthing a stash of Hermčs Birkin bags. alexandrafullerton.com / @alexandrafullerton
