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Hypebeast
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Hermès 首款 Birkin 手袋「Original Birkin」即將展開拍賣
本文看點 這款傳奇手袋於 1984 年由時任Hermès執行長 Jean-Louis Dumas 專為Jane Birkin打造，雙方共同奠定了Birkin至今成為全球最令人垂涎時尚單品的地位。這款全黑皮革原型被稱為「Original Birkin」，與後續版本有 7 項獨特設計元素區別，包括肩帶、鍍金黃銅五金及印有 'J.B.' 字樣的前蓋。 1994 年，Jane Birkin 將這款原型包捐贈給法國愛滋病慈善機構 Association Solidarité Sida。六年後，巴黎古董店主兼收藏家 Catherine Benier 以未公開金額購入此包。Sotheby's未透露拍賣預估價。 Sotheby's 全球手袋與時尚主管 Morgane Halimi 表示：「時尚界鮮有物件能超越潮流成為傳奇，Jane Birkin 的 Original Birkin 正是這樣的時刻。」Halimi 將此包的設計與 Sotheby's 拍賣的其他同樣具耀眼來歷的物品相提並論，如黛安娜王妃的綿羊毛衣與 Freddie Mercury 的皇冠、斗篷，「與這些物品類似，Original Birkin 有望改寫紀錄，但我們的首要目標是確保它找到一個匹配其傳奇地位與歷史的新歸宿。」 拍賣前，Sotheby's 已於全球展示 Original Birkin，去年秋季於巴黎展覽館展出，今年初於香港 Sotheby's Maison 亮相。此包最後將於 6 月 6 日至 12 日在紐約 Sotheby's 展覽館展出，隨後於 7 月 10 日 的 Fashion Icons 拍賣會上拍賣，有興趣的讀者不妨多加留意。
Emirates Woman
a day ago
- Business
- Emirates Woman
The first-ever Birkin bag is up for sale. Here's how you can buy it
For fashion connoisseurs and collectors alike, the Hermès Birkin is more than an accessory—it's a cultural artifact, a symbol of status, and, increasingly, a sound investment. Yet even for those with considerable means, securing one is no simple feat. Waiting lists stretch into years, and exclusivity is fiercely guarded. But now, the ultimate sartorial trophy, the very first Birkin bag ever created, is set to go under the hammer. Sotheby's Paris will unveil this historic piece in its Fashion Icons sale on July 10, offering a rare chance to own the prototype that launched a global phenomenon. Estimated to start bidding around $10,000, this isn't just any Birkin—it's the original, once carried by its namesake, Jane Birkin herself. Crafted in supple black leather with gleaming gold hardware, the saddle-style bag bears the engraved initials J.B., a testament to its personal connection with the British-French icon. Its provenance is as legendary as its design: conceived in 1984 during a chance encounter on a flight, when Birkin's straw tote spilled mid-air. Over a casual conversation with Hermès CEO Jean-Louis Dumas, the blueprint for the Birkin was sketched on an airplane sick bag—an origin story befitting fashion folklore. The bag was gifted to Birkin, who later sold it in 1994 to raise funds for AIDS research. It eventually landed in the hands of a private collector, known only as Catherine B. Now, three decades later, it returns to the auction stage, where it could very well shatter records. Sotheby's has remained tight-lipped on the reserve price, but expectations are high. 'The Original Birkin holds the potential to redefine records,' says Morgane Halimi, Sotheby's global head of handbags and fashion. The current auction record for a handbag stands at $510,000, set by a diamond-encrusted crocodile Birkin in 2017. Before the Paris sale, the bag will be exhibited at Sotheby's New York from June 6 to 12, followed by a showcase in Paris. Online bidding opens June 26, closing on July 10—marking the end of an era for one collector, and the beginning of a new chapter for another. For those who covet not just luxury, but legacy, this is the ultimate acquisition. – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram Images: Supplied & Feature Image: Pinterest
Mint
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
The first Birkin bag is up for auction—here are other most coveted editions
Sotheby's is auctioning off the legendary original Birkin, crafted by Hermès in 1984 for actor-singer Jane Birkin. This rare, all-black leather prototype boasts seven unique design elements that set it apart from other Birkins. After being exhibited in Paris, Hong Kong and New York, it will be auctioned on 10 July as part of Sotheby's Fashion Icons sale. The Birkin's enduring popularity is evident, with thousands flocking to see the bag. Its cultural significance extends beyond fashion, appearing in music, film and art, cementing its timeless icon status. Here are some other most coveted editions of the bag. This emerald green Birkin with pink contrasting details and croc leather is made for the maximalist fashionista. This tropical printed Birkin with white leather is all about boho-chic-ness. Also read: Father's Day 2025: Gifts for the dad who has everything This deep purple Birkin has a unique stitching along the body—a collector's dream. This Birkin in sapphire blue, with tufted fabric and black leather, is perfect for office. A sunset colourway Birkin, in apricot, bleu agate, magnolia and rouge. This blue and white Birkin channels the early 2000s vibes. Also read: From Labubu to Godzilla, get your cues for monster-inspired fashion here
CBS News
5 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Jane Birkin's Hermes bag is going to auction at Sotheby's
The original Hermès Birkin bag, once worn by the late actor and singer Jane Birkin, is heading to auction at Sotheby's this summer. The leather handbag inspired what would be become one of the world's most desired, hard to acquire and priciest fashion accessories. While the auction house resells a range of secondhand Birkin bags, ranging in price from $5,000 to $220,000, there's only one original. "No handbag in the world carries as much cultural significance as the Hermès Birkin. But before it became the ultimate symbol of luxury, the Birkin was born out of necessity — crafted specifically for Jane Birkin herself," Sotheby's said in a statement Thursday announcing the auction. Jane Birkin is pictured with her namesake bag, which is set to go up for auction at Sotheby's this summer. Mike Daines / Shutterstock The original Hermès Birkin bag, which differs slightly form the model sold today, is on item in Sotheby's Fashion Icons auction, which takes place in Paris from June 26 to July 10. In the meantime, the original bag, which belongs to a private collector, will be on display in at the auction house's New York headquarters from June 6 to June 12. Chance encounter Birkin, who died in 2023 at age 76, was known for her artistry and style. In addition to her songs, including recordings with celebrated singer Serge Gainsbourg, she appeared in classic films including Michelangelo Antonioni's 1966 "Blow-Up." She was also admired for her political activism, capaigning for Myanmar's pro-democracy movement and the fight against AIDS, among other causes. "Jane Birkin was a French icon because she was the incarnation of freedom, sang the most beautiful words of our language," French President Emmanuel Macron wrote on social media when she died. An errant remark from Birkin to Jean-Louis Dumas, then the head of Hermès, on an Air France flight in 1984 spawned the creation of the Birkin bag, according to Sotheby's. At the time, Birkin complained she couldn't find a bag big enough to accommodate her belongings for daily use. Dumas quickly sketched a bag that he would go on to make, and later name, for her. The bag is now made in a variety of colorways, leather types and sizes based on the prototype Dumas made for the singer. But "the Original Birkin bag is a true one-of-a-kind — a singular piece of fashion history that has grown into a pop culture phenomenon that signals luxury in the most refined way possible," Morgane Halimi, Sotheby's global head of handbags and fashion, said in a statement. Costly, not expensive? Sotheby's has not indicated how much the bag could fetch. A spokesperson for the auction house told CBS MoneyWatch it will provide an estimate to interested parties upon request, noting the bag's exceptional provenance. By comparison, Sotheby's sold Princess Diana's historic black sheep sweater in 2023 for $1.1 million, 14 times its estimate of $80,000. In December, Hermès artistic director Pierre-Alexis Dumas, told "60 Minutes" that the fashion house's leather goods, including the Birkin bag, are as costly as they are because the company refuses to compromise on quality or craftsmanship. He also disputed the notion that Hermès goods are "expensive," while conceding hey are "costly" to make. "The cost is the actual price of making an object properly with the required level of attention, so that you have an object of quality," Dumas told 60 Minutes in the interview. "Expensive is a product which is not delivering what it's supposed to deliver, but you've paid quite a large amount of money for it, then it betrays you. That's expensive." Customers have accused Hermès of deliberately limiting production of Birkin bags, a notion Dumas dismissed as a "diabolical marketing idea" that the company does not employ. Rather, he insisted, the company can't keep up with the enduring demand for the Birkin bag, while only a few craftspeople are trained to make the item.. "Whatever we have, we put on the shelf and it goes," he said.
CTV News
5 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag goes on sale
Jane Birkin inspired the design of the bag, and famously wore her own Birkins out rather than keeping them pristine. (Sotheby's via CNN Newsource) The original Hermès Birkin bag, which acted as the blueprint for what would become one of the most desirable celebrity status symbols in the world, will go under the hammer in Paris next month. The capacious saddle-stitched handbag, inspired by actor and singer Jane Birkin who died in 2023, will lead the 'Fashion Icons' sale at Sotheby's on July 10, the auction house said in a statement Thursday. Known as 'The Original Birkin,' the all-black, leather handbag is the first version of the timeless luxury staple, which was envisaged about 40 years ago after a chance encounter on a plane between Birkin and then-Hermès CEO Jean-Louis Dumas, Sotheby's said. 'There are rare moments in the world of fashion when an object transcends trends and becomes a legend. Jane Birkin's Original Birkin bag is such a moment,' said Morgane Halimi, Sotheby's global head of handbags and fashion, in the statement. Halimi said the bag 'stands shoulder to shoulder with other exceptional items with similarly dazzling provenance,' such as Princess Diana's 'black sheep' sweater and British rock star Freddie Mercury's crown and cloak. 'Like them, the Original Birkin holds the potential to redefine records,' Halimi added. CNN asked Sotheby's how much they expect the handbag to sell for, but the auction house would not provide an estimate. Birkin herself acknowledged the bag's legacy as a pop cultural phenomenon. She told CNN's Christiane Amanpour in 2020 that, after the bag's fame skyrocketed, she wondered whether it might – rather than her movies or hit song 'Je T'aime… Moi Non Plus' – become what she was best remembered for. Jane Birkin Jane Birkin at her mother's house in London in 1996. (Mike Daines/Shutterstock via CNN Newsource) 'Bless me, when I'm dead… (people) will possibly only talk about the bag,' she joked. The origin story of the bag started with an unexpected encounter. On a flight in 1984, Birkin found herself seated next to Dumas. They struck up a conversation in which she said she wanted a bag 'half the size of my suitcase,' Birkin told Amanpour. 'He said, 'Well, draw it for me,' and so I drew it on one of those sick bags – the vomit bags – in the airplane,' Birkin said. The original Birkin differs from subsequent versions in seven ways, Sotheby's said, with its size, metal rings, brass hardware, shoulder strap, zip and bottom studs setting the prototype apart from future bags. The bag, which is branded with Birkin's initials – 'J.B' – on the front flap, also has a pair of nail clippers hanging from the shoulder strap, the auction house said. It will go on public display at Sotheby's New York galleries from June 6 to 12. Thousands flocked to see the bag when it was exhibited publicly at Sotheby's Paris Galleries last autumn, and then at Sotheby's Maison in Hong Kong earlier this year, the auction house added. By Billy Stockwell, CNN
