The OG Birkin Bag Sold For $10 Million At Auction: All You Need To Know
The bag was made for British and French actress, singer and designer Jane Birkin.
Jane Birkin's bag from the French luxury label, Hermes was put up for auction on July 10, and was sold for $10.1 million at Sotheby's auction as part of the Paris Fashion Icon's sale. It has now become the most expensive handbag ever sold at an auction. Scroll ahead to know more.
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The first-ever Birkin bag is saddle-stitched and comes in a jet black shade. It is made entirely of leather and consists of gold hardware, contributing to its extra dose of regal charm. (Image: Instagram)
It was made as a pure 'utility' bag for actress Jane Birkin. She met then-head of Hermes, Jean-Louis Dumas, on a Paris-London flight and told her that she was unable to find a bag suited to the needs of a young mother, like her. (Image: Instagram)
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