The Hermès Birkin prototype, originally made for Jane Birkin, sold at a Sotheby's auction in Paris for $10.1 million. What to know about the unique and coveted purse.

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.

Actor and singer Jane Birkin’s original Hermès Birkin will come to auction and lead Sotheby’s first Fashion Icons sale on July 10th in parallel with Paris Haute Couture Week.

Jane Birkin’s Original Hermès Handbag, Once the ‘Most Expensive in the World,' Goes on Sale: ‘A Rare Moment' The bag was made for the actress after a chance encounter with then-Hermès CEO ...

The original Hermès Birkin bag, once worn by the late actor and singer Jane Birkin, is heading to auction at Sotheby's this summer.