A massive price tag isn't unheard of in the world of Birkins, but this one is surely the most iconic.

Jane Birkin inspired the Hermès Birkin, which became the most famous handbag design in the world. Here's a look back at the secret history of the original prototype—and why the French fashion icon ...

Now, the original Birkin bag, named after the actor, singer and fashion icon that Hermès created it for — the late Jane Birkin — is in a new league ... one-of-a-kind bag to her the following year, ...

Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells at auction for $10.1 million: Have a look at it by: John Leicester, Jeffrey Schaeffer, The Associated Press Posted: Jul 10, 2025 / 02:31 PM EDT ...

The unique and original Birkin bag that fashion house Hermès made for actor and singer Jane Birkin has sold for 8.6 million euros ($10.1 million), including fees, at auction in Paris.

An auction officer displays the original Birkin bag created by Hermès for Jane Birkin in 1984, prior to its auction Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Michel Euler) ...

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 ...