Jane Birkin drops request to have her name removed from Hermès handbag

Actress and singer Jane Birkin is now satisfied with how luxury group Hermes treats crocodiles and has dropped her request to have her name removed from its iconic handbags, the French company said on Friday.
Hermes said it had identified an "isolated irregularity" in the slaughter process at a crocodile farm in Texas and had warned the farm it would cease any relations should it continue to neglect its recommended procedures.
"Jane Birkin has advised us that she is satisfied by the measures taken by Hermes," Hermes said in a statement. Birkin could not immediately be reached for comment.
Birkin said in July she had asked Hermes to rename its Birkin Croco bag until the firm adopted what she said were practices that meet international standards for the production of the bag.
 

Actress and singer Jane Birkin is now satisfied with how luxury group Hermes treats crocodiles and has dropped her request to have her name removed from its iconic handbags, the French company said on Friday.
Hermes said it had identified an "isolated irregularity" in the slaughter process at a crocodile farm in Texas and had warned the farm it would cease any relations should it continue to neglect its recommended procedures.
"Jane Birkin has advised us that she is satisfied by the measures taken by Hermes," Hermes said in a statement. Birkin could not immediately be reached for comment.
Birkin said in July she had asked Hermes to rename its Birkin Croco bag until the firm adopted what she said were practices that meet international standards for the production of the bag.

 

The Hermes Apple watch is here just like you wanted

The Hermès Apple watch has arrived - an item you never knew you wanted, but now lust for more than Michael Fassbender.

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It was only a matter of time before the fashion industry got in on the Apple watch action, but Hermès' involvement is slightly more surprising, as a fashion house steeped in tradition, history and discreet elegance.
"Apple and Hermès make very different products, but they reflect the deep appreciation of quality design," said Apple's chief design officer Jonathan Ive. "Both companies are motivated by a sincere pursuit of excellence and the desire to create something that is not compromised. Apple Watch Hermès is a true testament to that belief."

So, for those who have $1250 (£800) to spend, what can we expect? Each watch will come engraved with the label's signature; the watch straps will be made in Paris with Hermès' Barenia leather; and the typeface can be altered to the brand's famous orange shade.
The collection will be available from October 5. Here's six stars who we think will be clamouring for one ASAP:

• Kim and Kanye West
• Lewis Hamilton
• David Beckham
• Scott Disick
• Cristiano Ronaldo