Watch: The story of Jane Birkin's £7.4m handbag
Summary
Jane Birkin's original Hermès handbag sold for a record €8.6 million (approximately £7.4 million or $10.1 million) at an auction in Paris. The bag was designed for Birkin after a chance meeting with the head of the luxury fashion brand on a flight. A collector from Japan bought the bag, setting a new auction record for this kind of item.Key Facts
- The handbag auction took place in Paris.
- Jane Birkin's bag sold for €8.6 million (£7.4 million or $10.1 million).
- This sale broke the previous record of $513,000.
- The bag is made of black leather and shows signs of wear, including spots where stickers were once placed.
- Hermès designed the bag specifically for Jane Birkin after she spilled her items during a flight.
- A private collector from Japan purchased the bag.
- The auction was conducted by Sotheby’s.
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