Slawn Puts His Spin on an Icon with the ‘Slirkin’

If there’s one thing you can count on, it’s Slawn doing things his own way.

After turning heads by spray-painting Hermès Birkin bags, the artist has now teased his own interpretation of the iconic silhouette. Dubbed the “Slirkin,” the upcoming release was revealed across social media, with Slawn describing the drop as one “for the ladies.”

While details remain under wraps, the teaser suggests the Slirkin is more than a one-off artwork, hinting at a full release that carries the artist’s unmistakable visual language. True to form, Slawn continues to blur the lines between art, fashion and cultural commentary, transforming one of luxury’s most recognisable accessories into something distinctly his own.

Would you swap a Birkin for a Slirkin?