The Birkin Bag by Slow & Steady Wins The Race - Designer Handbag & Purse Chat.. The Bag Forum

VivaLaJuicy · February 24th, 2009, 01:01 AM

Take a second good look at this, as it’s not what it seems to be. I recently ran into this new clothing label Slow and Steady Wins the Race (yup, that’s its name), and I was utterly shocked at their latest handbag design, the 4 Sided Birken. No, I didn’t misspell anything, I’m not making this up, and I’m not pointing fingers either, but can you all see the resemblance to the French Couture Brand Hermes Birkin? Top handle straps, secure flap, square-ish silhouette, and leather body?!

I would never be caught dead carrying a fake and even designer inspired handbags are a big NO in my book. Clearly, the infamous Birkin inspired Slow and Steady’s version. It’s no surprise how a Hermes Birkin can cost the average person a kidney and their first born, surprisingly, the Slow & Steady’s Birken doesn’t run cheap as it carries a steep price tag of $1,100! Personally, I'd rather save my pennies for years to buy the original Hermes Birkin!

Ladies what’s your input on this bag? Do you feel like this is a designer inspired piece or a major coincidence instead? Only available in brown at the moment, shop Slow & Steady Wins The Race at: Revolve Clothing

Jennifer · March 5th, 2009, 04:42 PM

Ahaha.. yeah totally.. I would not be caught dead with any replica (yuck) or inspired-by bag. Just No Way. .. definitely would save the

Maeveyblue · March 5th, 2009, 05:05 PM

The bow in the front is horrid.
But then again, I would never spend the money on a Birkin either.

vuittongirlxoxo · March 5th, 2009, 05:22 PM

Ew this is awful! And for that price?!

Gosh people seem to make money on the stupidest things... I wonder if anyone's buying these.

VivaLaJuicy · March 5th, 2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by vuittongirlxoxo

Ew this is awful! And for that price?!

Gosh people seem to make money on the stupidest things... I wonder if anyone's buying these.

eeek... i know. I hope not...

vuittongirlxoxo · March 5th, 2009, 05:26 PM

^^ I know, right? Some people probably think they look like the real thing... horrifying! LOL

coach-princess348 · March 5th, 2009, 06:31 PM

This is like a fake for $1k! This is such a knockoff Birkin!

yenanh00 · March 5th, 2009, 08:42 PM

wow for an inspired pieces, i rather spend that 1k on an LV.. the inspred piece at JCpenney for much much cheaper price

KANMP · March 6th, 2009, 03:59 AM

Whatever they were trying to do, it is just downright ugly!

M_Butterfly · March 6th, 2009, 06:31 AM

I agree!!!

pingping · March 6th, 2009, 08:29 AM

I'm definitely not a big fan of inspired by bags; designers should come up with their own style ideas themselves. And asking $1K+ for that is definitely crazy; for that price you can get any one of a variety of awesome, originally designed quality bags.

helene80 · March 7th, 2009, 09:16 PM

What on earth were they thinking...?

I wouldn't be surprised if they hear from Hermes on this one - looks to me like this could be getting very close to trademark infringements!

I never have, and doubt I ever will, understand why people buy replicas or 'inspired by' bags - and I certainly wouldn't want a bar of it. I love my luxury brands, but if I couldn't afford the real thing, I would definitely either save my pennies until I could, or proudly carry a non-label bag.

speedydelivery · March 8th, 2009, 06:53 PM

I don't like it all, it's just weird. The leather bow thing hurts my eyes and the sides also are bizarre.

Heart Everton · April 16th, 2009, 08:47 PM

No matter who it's copying, it's just plain ugly. And the material looks horrid!

February 24th, 2009, 01:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
VivaLaJuicy Moderator/Blogger Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 9,238	The Birkin Bag by Slow & Steady Wins The Race Take a second good look at this, as it’s not what it seems to be. I recently ran into this new clothing label Slow and Steady Wins the Race (yup, that’s its name), and I was utterly shocked at their latest handbag design, the 4 Sided Birken. No, I didn’t misspell anything, I’m not making this up, and I’m not pointing fingers either, but can you all see the resemblance to the French Couture Brand Hermes Birkin? Top handle straps, secure flap, square-ish silhouette, and leather body?! I would never be caught dead carrying a fake and even designer inspired handbags are a big NO in my book. Clearly, the infamous Birkin inspired Slow and Steady’s version. It’s no surprise how a Hermes Birkin can cost the average person a kidney and their first born, surprisingly, the Slow & Steady’s Birken doesn’t run cheap as it carries a steep price tag of $1,100! Personally, I'd rather save my pennies for years to buy the original Hermes Birkin! Ladies what’s your input on this bag? Do you feel like this is a designer inspired piece or a major coincidence instead? Only available in brown at the moment, shop Slow & Steady Wins The Race at: Revolve Clothing __________________ *WISHLIST: Balenciaga GGH Day My Bag Collection**

March 5th, 2009, 04:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jennifer another user. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Seattle! Posts: 18,016	Re: The Birkin Bag by Slow & Steady Wins The Race Ahaha.. yeah totally.. I would not be caught dead with any replica (yuck) or inspired-by bag. Just No Way. .. definitely would save the __________________ BagBliss & TheBagForum celebrate the holiday season with 30 Days of Giveaways! begins November 25th. how to change your theme! Bag Bliss & The Fashion Row & Celebrities & their Bags

March 5th, 2009, 05:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Maeveyblue The TBF Elite Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Perpetual Bliss... Posts: 3,256	Re: The Birkin Bag by Slow & Steady Wins The Race The bow in the front is horrid. But then again, I would never spend the money on a Birkin either. __________________ Currently in a packing and purging frenzy... Thinking of... Chanel Brown Jumbo RM Mini Nikki in Leaf LV Damier Neverfull MM LV Damier Tresor Wallet Holy Grail: Chanel 06 Bleu Fonce Jumbo Be kind to all you meet, because everyone is fighting some kind of battle.

March 5th, 2009, 05:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
vuittongirlxoxo ♥ Cassandra ♥ Moderator ♥ Join Date: May 2008 Location: PUMPKiN-LAND Posts: 6,980	Re: The Birkin Bag by Slow & Steady Wins The Race Ew this is awful! And for that price?! Gosh people seem to make money on the stupidest things... I wonder if anyone's buying these. __________________ ♥some girls are just born with glitter in their veins♥ wishlist ♥sophia coppola monogram bag and clutch♥eclipse speedy 28♥balenciaga giant city in stardust♥thomas wylde day of the dead clutch♥

March 5th, 2009, 05:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
vuittongirlxoxo ♥ Cassandra ♥ Moderator ♥ Join Date: May 2008 Location: PUMPKiN-LAND Posts: 6,980	Re: The Birkin Bag by Slow & Steady Wins The Race ^^ I know, right? Some people probably think they look like the real thing... horrifying! LOL __________________ ♥some girls are just born with glitter in their veins♥ wishlist ♥sophia coppola monogram bag and clutch♥eclipse speedy 28♥balenciaga giant city in stardust♥thomas wylde day of the dead clutch♥

March 5th, 2009, 06:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
coach-princess348 Jacqueline Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4,336	Re: The Birkin Bag by Slow & Steady Wins The Race This is like a fake for $1k! This is such a knockoff Birkin! __________________ Makeup your world My youtube channel Twitter

March 5th, 2009, 08:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
yenanh00 Rising Bag Star Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 463	Re: The Birkin Bag by Slow & Steady Wins The Race wow for an inspired pieces, i rather spend that 1k on an LV.. the inspred piece at JCpenney for much much cheaper price

March 6th, 2009, 03:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
KANMP Official Bagista Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,673	Re: The Birkin Bag by Slow & Steady Wins The Race Whatever they were trying to do, it is just downright ugly! __________________ KANMP done buying bags for a while!!!!!

March 6th, 2009, 06:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
M_Butterfly The Bag Star Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 534	Re: The Birkin Bag by Slow & Steady Wins The Race I agree!!!

March 6th, 2009, 08:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
pingping working on my phd Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 757	Re: The Birkin Bag by Slow & Steady Wins The Race I'm definitely not a big fan of inspired by bags; designers should come up with their own style ideas themselves. And asking $1K+ for that is definitely crazy; for that price you can get any one of a variety of awesome, originally designed quality bags. __________________ Now on a BAN!

March 7th, 2009, 09:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
helene80 What recession? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 333	Re: The Birkin Bag by Slow & Steady Wins The Race What on earth were they thinking...? I wouldn't be surprised if they hear from Hermes on this one - looks to me like this could be getting very close to trademark infringements! I never have, and doubt I ever will, understand why people buy replicas or 'inspired by' bags - and I certainly wouldn't want a bar of it. I love my luxury brands, but if I couldn't afford the real thing, I would definitely either save my pennies until I could, or proudly carry a non-label bag. __________________ "I have never hated a man enough to give him his diamonds back." - Zsa Zsa Gabor

March 8th, 2009, 06:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
speedydelivery Epi Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY Posts: 290	Re: The Birkin Bag by Slow & Steady Wins The Race I don't like it all, it's just weird. The leather bow thing hurts my eyes and the sides also are bizarre.

April 16th, 2009, 08:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
Heart Everton Birkin Lover Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 11	Re: The Birkin Bag by Slow & Steady Wins The Race No matter who it's copying, it's just plain ugly. And the material looks horrid! __________________ My Treasure Chest: Hermes, Chanel, LV, Gucci, Fendi, Dior, D & G, and Coach.

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