Jane Birkin Would Find It ‘A Bit Ridiculous’ That The Hermès Bag Named For Her Sold For $10.1 Million At Auction: ‘She Would Have A Laugh’

Marisa Meltzer's new book 'It Girl' examines the life of Jane Birkin, who was so much more than the Hermes bag named in her honor.
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The forgotten story behind the most famous handbag in the world—and the woman who inspired it.

Jane Birkin's original Hermès Birkin Bag sold for $10.1 million at auction through Sotheby's on July 10, making it the most expensive ever sold. Her original Birkin prototype has several unique ...
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Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells at auction for $10.1 million: Have a look at it

PARIS (AP) — Sketched out on an air sickness bag, the first Birkin handbag — the prototype for fashion’s must-have accessory — sold for a staggering 8.6 million euros ($10.1 million), including fees, ...