The bags even became a focal point of an episode of "Sex and the City." In the episode "Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda," Samantha decides she deserves to carry the coveted Birkin bag. Because she's recently started representing Lucy Liu, she tells Hermes that the bag is for the famous actress in order to get to the head of the waiting list. Unfortunately, Liu finds out about Samantha's lie and takes off with the bag.