Ireland Baldwin Condemns Kim Kardashian Over Controversial Hermès Bag

Ireland Baldwin, daughter of actor Alec Baldwin, condemned Kim Kardashian for using what appeared to be a vintage Hermès bag made from elephant hide, following footage from the Hulu series “All’s Fair” showing Kardashian carrying the accessory on set. Baldwin expressed disgust on her Instagram Stories, stating, “I don’t understand how these people are supported the way they are,” after the Instagram account Birkin Junky shared video of Kardashian holding a gray Hermès Birken during filming.

The accessory, not a recent Hermès product, was noted by Birkin Junky to have been made from elephant hide during the 1980s by clients who sourced the material from a hunting safari. Animal-rights group PETA previously addressed the existence of these rare bags, noting that while Hermès never “officially” sold elephant-skin purses, the company did produce them using hides brought in by clients during that era. PETA also mentioned the elephants used for those materials were allegedly shot and killed during a 1980s safari.

Kardashian’s appearance on “All’s Fair” has drawn attention beyond the controversial accessory, with her on-screen wardrobe, created by stylist Soki Mak, being widely discussed and at times mocked by viewers who argue the looks are unrealistic for a practicing attorney. Mak and Kardashian sourced many of the outfits from vintage designers such as Donna Karan and John Galliano to craft the visual identity of Kardashian’s character, Allura.

Mak described the collaboration as challenging, noting that when she first opened messages from Kim, she thought it was a fake profile. She also highlighted the fast pace of production, leaving little time to grasp the scale of the opportunity. “Everything was moving at such a fast pace that I didn’t really have time to digest the magnitude of what I was about to embark on,” she said.

According to Mak, the character’s aesthetic was intentional, with Allura ” doesn’t give a s–t what other people think. She knows exactly what she likes and doesn’t follow trends.” She added that the styling choices were “obviously exaggerated for TV” but immediately resonated with Kardashian and series producer Ryan Murphy.