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.

Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag—made by designer Jean-Louis Dumas after the actress couldn't find a purse large enough to fit of all her belongings—was sold for $10.1 million at an auction.

The original Hermès Birkin bag made for actress, singer and fashion icon Jane Birkin in 1984 is up for auction today -- and it's expected to make history.

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.

Original Hermes Birkin bag designed for British actor and singer Jane Birkin has been sold for over $10 million in an auction in Paris on Thursday.

Jane Birkin’s Original Hermès Bag Just Sold for $10 Million: The Fashion Lore Behind the World's Most Expensive Handbag The forgotten story behind the most famous handbag in the world—and the ...

The namesake bag owned by late British singer-actress Jane Birkin just sold for $10 million at auction.

The Gist 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.

Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells at auction for whopping 8.6 million euros The unique and original Birkin bag that fashion house Hermès made for actor and singer Jane Birkin has sold ...

The original Birkin bag, named after the actor and singer that Hermès created it for — the late Jane Birkin — is up for auction in Paris on Thursday.