Jane Birkin, the English actor, singer and fashion muse adored by France, has died. She was 76. The Associated Press reported Birkin’s death on Sunday, citing France’s Ministry of Culture.

The Original Birkin was just a prototype gifted to Jane, so it differs slightly in design from the commercial model, which launched in 1984 and is still sold by Hermès.

When we think of the timeless trendsetters, our mind immediately goes to Jane Birkin. One of the original influencers, the British-French actress and singer was a force of nature in fashion ...

Jane Birkin carrying her original Birkin bag in the 1990s. Bernier purchased the bag for an undisclosed sum in 2000, and even today, she declines to reveal how much she spent.