Kim Kardashian’s ‘All’s Fair’ Elephant Birkin: Price and Worth
Kim Kardashian once again made a fashion splash in All’s Fair, carrying what appears to be an ultra‑rare Hermès Birkin bag made from elephant leather. The accessory, reportedly crafted from a vintage batch of elephant hide supplied by a client in the ’80s, has stirred controversy. Ireland Baldwin called out Kardashian’s styling choice on social media. So, what’s the deal with the elephant leather Birkin bag? Here’s what to know about the bag’s history, including its price and worth now.
Kim Kardashian caused controversy after carrying a rare elephant Hermès Birkin bag in ‘All’s Fair’
Kim Kardashian’s acting in All’s Fair isn’t the only aspect of the show that’s causing a stir. Most recently, she landed in hot water after carrying a rare elephant Hermès Birkin bag in the show. Kardashian plays Allura Grant, a high-powered divorce attorney who formed an all-female law firm in the series. This particular fashion moment might be the most infamous on the show.
In response to the bag, Ireland Baldwin, Hailey Bieber’s cousin, took to Instagram to condemn the bag’s existence. She reposted a photo of Kardashian sitting next to the elephant Birkin. “This is so disgusting and shameful,” Baldwin captioned the post, as seen on Reddit. “I don’t understand how these people are supported the way they are.”
Page Six reports luxury expert Daniel Wesson (@birkinjunky on Instagram) also posted about the bag. “Hermès no longer makes elephant leather bags (Thank god) but back in the 80s they had a custom order made by a client of Hermès who brought in an elephant hide from a hunting safari,” the expert explained in a post. “They rarely pop up but when they do, they take the internet by storm.”
Baldwin reportedly commented on this post as well. “This is … Beyond,” she wrote.
What is the price and worth of the elephant leather Birkin bag?
Hermès never officially offered elephant‑skin Birkins in its standard catalog. However, a small number of Birkin bags made from elephant leather exist, reportedly produced only in the 1980s when a client allegedly brought hides from a safari to Hermès for custom orders. According to PETA, these elephant‑hide bags are extremely rare. Hermès has not used elephant skin in its collections for decades. Because Hermès didn’t widely produce them, each one that surfaces tends to carry both fashion‑collector prestige and a complex ethical legacy.
On the resale market, these bags can fetch tens of thousands of dollars. Page Six reports the bags go for $125,000 or more.
Beyond their market value, the elephant Birkins are deeply controversial. Animal rights groups like PETA have strongly condemned their production, highlighting that elephants remain protected and that the historical sourcing of such hides raises serious ethical concerns.
Fans are divided on the ethics behind the bag
Many fans agree with Ireland Baldwin’s stance on the elephant Birkin bag seen in All’s Fair. One Reddit user explained how elephants understand grief and form strong bonds with one another, making the bag all the more gut-wrenching.
“To walk around with an elephant-skinned bag is the most tasteless and out-of-touch thing I’ve ever seen them do,” they wrote. “SHAME on Kim.”
“This is so beyond cruel!” another user commented. “They’re such beautiful, intelligent creatures with more emotional intelligence than most humans. This is horrific, actually!”
However, some believe the bag isn’t as controversial as critics make it out to be.
“That’s beautiful,” a fan commented on Daniel Wesson’s Instagram post about the bag. “The elephant has been gone for 40+ years. Relaxxxx. Let her enjoyyyy. Someone must.”
