For years, from day to night, style icon Jane Birkin carried all of her belongings around in a wicker bag. Luxury brands now ...

Over the decades, as she transitioned from an actress to a singer and full-blown fashion icon, Birkin's nonchalant approach ...

Leave it to a style icon to make an item as humble as ... Paired with bohemian blouses and Mary Jane shoes, Birkin made hot pants look more haute than shouty. It wasn't just her legs that Birkin ...

Bring an air of ‘je ne sais quoi’ to your footwear with Bensimon’s plimsolls, inspired by France’s signature style icon ...

Sure, Jane Birkin has the GOAT of all handbags named after her—but that’s just a minor blip in an extraordinary life that was as daring and unconventional as her style.

Whether they were named after or popularized by the women, these are the stories behind some of the most iconic bags.

And of course, it's Tiktok approved. The trend of adding charms to bags has deep roots in fashion history, but Jane Birkin, the style icon of the 1970s, is often credited with popularising it.

The original Birkin handbag is being exhibited in France for the very first time. Through Oct. 31, Sotheby’s, which recently celebrated the opening of its new Parisian headquarters, is staging a ...