The original Birkin bag, named after the late Jane Birkin, sold at auction for $10.1 million, making it most valuable handbag ever sold at auction.

Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells at auction for 7 million euros The bidding started at 1 million euros or $1.17 million and quickly became stratospheric.

Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells at auction for 7 million euros The bidding started at 1 million euros or $1.17 million and quickly became stratospheric.

The bag was originally thought up during a chance encounter on an airplane, and has since become one of fashion's most iconic accessories.

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 ...

The first Birkin handbag sold for a staggering 8.6 million euros in Paris to become the second most valuable fashion item ever sold at auction.

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 points to Jane Birkin’s initials on the original Birkin bag created by Hermès for Jane Birkin in 1984, prior to its auction Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Paris.

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. The huge ...

Auction officer Aurélie Vandevoorde gestures as the original Birkin bag created by Hermès for Jane Birkin was sold at auction for 7 million euros or $8.2 million, Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Paris.