Diana Kotava: Style, Paris and personal stories

My Hermès journey, Birkin tips and personal style — on film, in photographs and, soon, in a digital book.

Featured · October 2026 So, You Want a Birkin Plan your Paris Hermès trip with the lessons I wish I’d known before mine.

Diana outdoors wearing glasses and a dark sleeveless outfit

Diana in a black dress beside a lamppost near the Louvre — *Paris* — near the Louvre

A digital book by Diana Kotava

So, You Want a Birkin

Six trips to Paris. Lottery appointments, walk-ins, eight quota bags offered — and everything I learned along the way.

Coming in October 2026

Before you go to Hermès in Paris, read what I wish I’d known. I’m sharing my appointments, the bags I turned down, and the lessons I learned across six trips — so you can plan your own journey with more confidence.

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An independent personal project. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Hermès.

Diana in a black dress beside an ornate balcony railing

About Diana

I’m Diana Kotava. I share personal style, Paris trips and my Hermès journey on YouTube. After six trips to Paris, I’m gathering my experiences with leather appointments, my first Kelly and my first Birkin into a digital book.

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Birkin unboxing & Hermès Paris videos

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Personal styling

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My daily outfits and inspirations, curated shopping edits, capsule wardrobes, styling guides, and personal styling sessions.

Diana on steps in a black blazer and wide-leg trousers with a white cropped top, carrying a black handbag — *City uniform*

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