In an “electrifying” 10-minute bidding war between nine obsessed collectors, the original Birkin bag, which set the template for arguably the most coveted accessory in fashion history, has been bought ...

The first-ever Birkin bag designed by French luxury brand Hermès for celebrity Jane Birkin recently sold for €8.58 million (R178 million) at a Sotheby’s auction in Paris.

The first-ever Birkin bag designed by French luxury brand Hermes for celebrity Jane Birkin sold for 8.58 million euros ($10 ...

Discover how Jane Birkin's casual airplane complaint created fashion's most coveted accessory. From her original $10 million prototype to her refreshingly authentic relationship with luxury, explore ...

Discover how the iconic Hermès Birkin bag was originally created for Jane Birkin and why her well-worn original just sold for ...

The Paris auction room buzzed with anticipation as the sale got underway, with the auctioneer reminding the crowd that the ...

Jane Birkin was a British and French actress, singer, and designer. She is widely known for her roles in French cinema and ...

Lauren Sánchez was the losing bidder for the original Hermès Birkin bag, which sold to a Japanese collector for a record-breaking $10.1M at Sotheby's.

The original Birkin bag sold for a record €8.58 million ($10 million) at auction, showing demand remains robust for unique ...

The well-worn prototype crushed the old record for the highest sale of a handbag, and became the second most expensive fashion item ever auctioned.