Hermes is going through authorized motion in California over claims it unlawfully permits solely clients with “adequate buy historical past” with the corporate to purchase its Birkin purses.
Two California residents have alleged the French luxurious home is violating antitrust regulation by “tying” the sale of 1 merchandise to the acquisition of one other.
A proposed federal class-action lawsuit was filed on Tuesday in San Francisco.
“Sometimes, solely these shoppers who’re deemed worthy of buying a Birkin purse will likely be proven a Birkin purse (in a non-public room),” the lawsuit claimed.
Hermes and attorneys for the plaintiffs didn’t instantly reply to Reuters’ requests for remark.
