Not many people dare to say that they have worked with Audemars Piguet, Dior and Nike, but Travis Scott can.
Over the years, Travis Scott has not only been one of the most influential rappers in hip hop, but has also established himself as a guy from the fashion capital.
GQ magazine’s writer commented that this truth was even more clearly demonstrated through Travis Scott’s most recent trip to New York (USA).
The first thing fans noticed about the rapper’s outfit was his classic Lotto tracksuit . The design was first created in 2009 for Borussia Mönzhengladbach, exclusively for the team’s players. This makes the shirt even rarer. Underneath, he wore black wide-leg pants.
The artist paired it with a Stüssy Chenille S Low baseball cap, which was a gift from his fans. Rumor has it that the American rapper later sent his fans a pair of sneakers as a thank you.
The star of the outfit, however, is the oversized Hermès Birkin bag, clutched tightly in Travis Scott’s hand. The accessory, known as the Cargo HAC Birkin, was first introduced in 2020, and is inspired by military-style pants.
The large bag is designed with additional small pockets on the outside, suitable for the needs of the user. For example, the small pocket area in the lower left corner can hold the Airpods headphone box. Right above, the user can insert a hard card into the black leather pocket. Meanwhile, the cup holder on the side of the bag can be removed.
In June 2023, a limited edition Cargo HAC Birkin, similar to Travis Scott’s, sold at Christie’s for more than four times its estimated selling price.
Initially, the item was “launched” at 10,000-15,000 USD (about 243.8-365.7 million VND). After the session ended, the bag was “finalized” at 40,320 USD (more than 983 million VND).
Earlier in 2021, Travis Scott was spotted on the street with a giant Birkin. With its large size, this bag can fit a laptop, charger, clothes, or even a small dog.
The design is called the Haut à Courroies (HAC for short) – the first product launched by Hermès. The fashion house calls it “the oldest member of the family”, introduced at the beginning of the 20th century.
In French, “Haut à Courroies” means high waist, referring to the strap that ties around the mouth of the bag. The bag was originally designed for professional horse riders to elegantly carry a saddle and a pair of boots.
Today, the item is still loved by Hermès fans everywhere and used as a luxury travel bag . The HAC Birkin is often favored by men, used as an everyday work bag or travel bag, replacing a briefcase or backpack.
However, not everyone can afford a HAC Birkin. The bag is so rare that there are almost no products for sale to the public. According to Vogue magazine , Travis Scott’s bag can sell for $ 23,000 (more than 560 million VND) on the resale market.
The Birkin is perhaps the most iconic bag in the world. Introduced in 1984, the bag was named after British actress and singer Jane Birkin. It instantly became a status symbol for stylish women around the world.
In recent years, the famous bag has expanded its user base to include men. Millionaire boxer Floyd Mayweather, artist and Louis Vuitton creative director Pharrell Williams, for example, are all fans of this bag line. Rapper Drake once revealed that he has a room dedicated to Birkin bags.
In 2022, Hermès launched the first Birkin designed specifically for men. Unsurprisingly, the bag sold out immediately.
