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 inspired the design of the bag, and famously wore her own Birkins out rather than keeping them pristine. Sotheby's Birkin herself acknowledged the bag’s legacy as a pop cultural ...

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If there’s one item that stands out in fashion history, it has to be the Hermès Birkin. Brought to life by its namesake, actress and singer Jane Birkin, the handbag has long been synonymous with ...

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It's not just a handbag—it's the Birkin. The original Hermès Birkin Bag owned by style icon Jane Birkin is going up for auction on July 10, during Paris Haute Couture Week. This legendary ...