Fashion history was made this week when THE ORIGINAL Hermes Birkin handbag sold at auction for US$10.1 million, a record ...

A private collector from Japan bought the prototype made for and owned by Jane Birkin.

The original Birkin bag — made specifically for the singer and actress Jane Birkin — just sold for more than $10 million at Sotheby's in Paris.

The original bag, custom-made for actress Jane Birkin and one of the era-defining designs of the 20th century, was sold in Paris on Thursday for a record 8.6 million euros ($10.04 million), auctioneer ...

The Paris auction room buzzed with anticipation as the sale got underway, with the auctioneer reminding the crowd that the bag was “totally unique” and “the most famous bag of all time.” ...

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Picture: iStock The first Birkin bag, designed by French luxury brand Hermès for actress Jane Birkin in 1984, will be auctioned in Paris on 10 July 2025, Sotheby’s announced on Thursday.

Jane Birkin’s Original Birkin bag is such a moment,” said Morgane Halimi, Sotheby’s global head of handbags and fashion, in the statement.

The original Hermès Birkin bag, which acted as the blueprint for what would become one of the most desirable celebrity status symbols in the world, will go under the hammer in Paris next month ...

A rare original Hermès Birkin bag is heading to auction, and it could break records by surpassing the $500,000 mark. Discover what makes this iconic handbag so valuable.

The Original Birkin Bag Was Made After Actress Jane Birkin Spilled Her Belongings on the CEO of Hermès in 1983 The iconic accessory would become one of the most expensive handbags in fashion ...