Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag sells for £7m at Sotheby's auction
Source: BBC
Ian YoungsCulture reporterGetty ImagesJane Birkin owned the original bag and lent her name to all that followedThe original Birkin bag, which set the template for arguably the most coveted accessory in fashion history, has been bought for €8.6m (£7.4m; $10.1m), becoming the most valuable handbag ever sold at auction.The black leather bag was made for singer Jane Birkin in 1985 after she spilled her belongings…
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