"Birkin Exclusivity: Hermès Faces Antitrust Lawsuit"
Hermès is facing a class action lawsuit in California for allegedly violating antitrust law by only selling its exclusive Birkin handbag to customers with a sufficient purchase history of other items, such as scarves, jewelry, and home goods. The lawsuit claims that sales associates are pushing customers to buy ancillary products to gain access to the iconic bag, and alleges that only customers with a significant purchase history are offered the opportunity to purchase a Birkin handbag. The plaintiffs seek class-action status and are asking the court to block Hermès from engaging in these alleged actions, as well as seeking monetary damages and restitution.