Original Birkin bag shatters record with £7m sale
Summary
The original Birkin bag, made for Jane Birkin in 1985, sold at auction for €8.6 million, making it the most expensive handbag ever sold. The bag was created after Birkin suggested a larger design to the Hermès boss during a flight, leading to its iconic status in fashion.Key Facts
- The original Birkin bag sold for €8.6 million (£7.4 million or $10.1 million) at an auction.
- Jane Birkin inspired the bag's creation in 1985 after suggesting a larger bag to the Hermès CEO.
- The bag was sold at Sotheby's in Paris, with a 10-minute bidding war involving nine collectors.
- Jane Birkin used the bag for a decade and donated it to charity in 1994.
- The bag features Birkin's initials, a non-removable shoulder strap, and marks from stickers.
- Sotheby's did not provide an estimate of the bag's value before the auction.
- The previous record for the most expensive handbag was $513,000, set in 2021.
- The Birkin bag is considered a major status symbol, with some styles having long waiting lists.
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