Los Angeles socialite and couture junkie Susan Casden has received quite an honor -- an honor once reserved for such fashion royalty like Grace Kelly and Jane Birkin.

You guessed it (or maybe you were stumped). Susan Casden has gotten the ultimate fashion status symbol the Hermes Birkin bag named after her.

The "Susan" or "Susie Casden" has an adjustable shoulder strap, the signature Birkin closure, a multitude of storage compartments, including one outside pouch, one zipper pouch inside, and four additional pockets and a zippered key pouch on the side.

Why did she design it? "All the Hermès bags are so formal. The shoulder Birkin was quite cumbersome. This one I can take anywhere with ease." Susan Casden waited one year after meeting with Hermes designers and traveled to Paris a handful of times to monitor the bag's progress. The price is unknown but rest assure most of us can't afford it.

The handbag is gaining popularity fast (you can see it in the September issue of Harper's Bazar) and will be available to order but only with the permission of Susan Casden. Now that's power.