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Style / Auctions

Hermès Bag Shared by Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg Is Headed to Auction

An Hermès Haut à Courroies (HAC) 50 bag, formerly owned by Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg, is going up for auction at Christie's in Paris. This bag is particularly significant as it served as the inspiration for the iconic Birkin bag.

Oct 18, 2025 12:31 Hermès Bag Shared by Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg Is Headed to Auction

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Lifestyle / Fashion

The Birth of the Birkin Bag: From Airplane Mishap to Fashion Icon

The Hermès Birkin bag, a symbol of status and exclusivity, originated from a chance encounter between actress Jane Birkin and Jean-Louis Dumas of Hermès on a flight. A new book, 'It Girl: The Life and Legacy of Jane Birkin,' delves into the...

Oct 12, 2025 12:33 The birth of the Birkin: How a chance encounter created fashion’s ultimate icon

Fashion / Accessories

Jane Birkin's Original Hermès Bag Sells for Record Price at Auction

The original Hermès Birkin bag, crafted for the late Jane Birkin, was auctioned in Paris, fetching a staggering 7 million euros ($8.2 million). This sale underscores the bag's iconic status and its influence on fashion and culture. The acce...

Jul 10, 2025 15:01 Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag up for auction in Paris