When you are into designer bags, there are a lot of top brands to choose from. However, Hermes Birkin handbags are among the top selling designer handbags. The Kelly from the same brand is also famous, which makes Hermes one of the most coveted brands in the fashion market. The Birkin bags of Hermes are termed after a popular British singer and actress, Jane Birkin. The concept of a Birkin handbag started in the year 1981, when Jane Birkin dropped her bag and spilled all of its contents. This incident has happened while traveling on the plane.