Why Men Are Wearing Birkin Bags? How to Style Your Birkin Bag for Men
A Birkin on a man’s arm used to scream scandal. Now it whispers sophistication, whispers wealth, whispers “I don’t care what you think, I know exactly what I’m doing.” The Hermès Birkin bag, once the prized arm candy of the Upper East Side elite, has found its way into the wardrobes of modern men who dress not for trends, but for legacy.
From Pharrell Williams and Travis Scott to the latest crowd of Paris Fashion Week rebels, the Birkin is no longer gender-bound. It’s a power move. A lifestyle. A statement that says, “Yes, I carry a thirty-thousand-dollar bag and no, you may not touch it.”
So why are men wearing Birkin bags?
Because finally, luxury isn’t about gender—it’s about confidence.
Birkin: The Ultimate Male Trophy
This isn’t about borrowing your girlfriend’s tote. The modern Birkin-toting man is bold, polished, and unapologetically meticulous. He doesn’t throw keys and receipts into it like some glorified gym bag. Oh no. This is about structure, presence, and quiet luxury.
Let’s face it—today’s luxury man doesn’t just wear his status on his wrist anymore. The watch is old news. The Birkin is the ultimate new wrist extension. It’s an asset. Literally. These bags often outperform gold on the investment charts.
Carrying one signals more than money. It signals taste. Vision. Patience—because getting your hands on a new Birkin from Hermès involves more social acrobatics than dating a French countess.
Men now are styling Birkins because they want what the Birkin represents: exclusivity. And exclusivity, darling, never shouts—it just enters the room.
Meet Bubu: Styling à la Avant-Garde
The street-style darling “à la Bubu” is redefining how the male Birkin is styled. Forget khakis and loafers. Think oversized shirts, knee-high boots, denim kilts, body chains, and sometimes, nothing but attitude.
Bubu doesn’t carry the Birkin. He makes it orbit his entire outfit.
His signature? Stacking luxury charms, chains, silk scarves, and even vintage hotel tags on the handle. Hermès may make the bag, but Bubu makes it couture.
So how do you, the discerning man, style your Birkin à la Bubu?
1. Choose Your Birkin Size Wisely
The 40cm Birkin is the go-to for men. It’s bold, roomy, and has the presence of a carry-on with the elegance of a master’s painting. It looks stunning with businesswear and streetwear alike.
Got broader shoulders? Embrace the 45cm travel Birkin. It says “I’m flying private,” even if you’re on the Eurostar.
Want it edgy and compact? The 30cm is rare, but it’s a flex on its own. Just don’t confuse it with a lady’s bag—when styled right, it becomes weapon-grade fashion.
2. Monochrome Never Fails
Black on black. Chocolate brown with camel. Navy with deep charcoal. A Birkin is a canvas. If you’re starting out, keep your outfit clean and let the bag speak.
A white T-shirt, tailored black trousers, and crisp leather sneakers. Sling the Birkin in croc matte noir and voilà—you’re already intimidating.
3. Embrace the Scarves and Twillies
Yes, men can wear silk. In fact, they should.
Wrap a Hermès Twilly around the handle in clashing colors. Or take a 90cm scarf, knot it through the handle and let it drape. Channel that nonchalant French energy. Think rugged romance meets Parisian poetry.
Or take a note from Bubu’s book: attach a bold, oversized brooch or even a metal padlock with initials engraved. Customisation is the new revolution.
4. Boots Over Sneakers, Always
Combat boots or studded Chelsea boots give your Birkin masculine grit. Especially when paired with oversized tailoring or layered streetwear.
Leave the Stan Smiths for the grocery run. A Birkin deserves soles that stomp, not squeak.
For a softer take, try artisan loafers in exotic skins. Ostrich, crocodile, or even python. It’s about matching texture, not just color.
5. Suit It Up or Grunge It Down
Wear your Birkin with a relaxed linen suit in summer. Drape the bag over your shoulder or carry it in the crook of your arm.
Or go all in: ripped jeans, vintage band tee, and your Birkin covered in enamel pins and graffiti tags—yes, we said it. Some men have turned their bags into punk canvases. Trust me, the resale value doesn’t drop if the attitude rises.
6. Layered Jewellery + Rings = Power Pairing
You can’t carry a Birkin and have bare fingers. Stack those rings. Add an heirloom pinky signet. Mix metals—Hermès isn’t fussy. Neither is your Birkin.
A chunky chain bracelet on your Birkin-carrying wrist will also balance out the bag’s weight and visual gravity.
Remember, a man’s hand tells stories. Make sure yours says “luxury connoisseur,” not “forgot my moisturizer.”
7. Add Tech, But Do It Tastefully
Slide a custom leather AirPods case onto the handle. Maybe a mini Apple tracker hidden inside—because yes, someone might try to run off with your Birkin.
A leather laptop sleeve from Berluti or Bottega tucked inside says you work hard but look good doing it. It’s tech-meets-texture.
Avoid clutter. The Birkin is not your pocket dump. Keep it organised. Use pouches. Clean lines = clean mind.
8. New Accessories – What’s à la Mode
Now, about the accessories. Bubu’s influence has seen a rise in luxe-bag personalization:
- Hermès Rodeo Charms – now in leather and fur hybrids.
- Vintage hotel tags – yes, men are attaching Ritz Paris keychains for nostalgia.
- Chunky padlocks – engraved initials or slogans.
- Vintage Hermès luggage tags – collectible and rare.
- Beaded bag chains – handmade, often from African or Asian artisans, adding cultural contrast.
These accessories transform your Birkin from a bag into a personal storybook. And nothing sells style more than narrative.
9. Dare to Drape It Differently
Wear your Birkin cross-body with a custom strap. Yes, this is controversial. But fashion is about friction. And nothing creates more buzz than seeing a man in a Prada overcoat wearing his Birkin like a messenger bag.
You’ll turn heads. And probably break a few hearts.
Final Words: Carry It Like You Mean It
The Birkin is not a bag. It’s an extension of who you are. Men who wear it do not borrow femininity—they redefine masculinity.
They’re not shy about taste, about craftsmanship, about taking up space in a fashion world that once excluded them from the accessories table.
So if you’re going to wear a Birkin, do it like Bubu. Do it loud. Do it styled. Do it with intent. And never—ever—explain yourself.
Your Birkin already did.
