Jane Birkin’s original Birkin bag breaks records with $10 million sale in Paris auction

The world of luxury fashion witnessed a historic moment as the original Hermès Birkin bag, once owned and used by the late British actress and singer Jane Birkin, sold for a staggering $10 million at Sotheby’s Paris.

The sale, which took place on July 10, 2025, shattered previous records and cemented the Birkin’s status as the most valuable handbag ever sold at auction.

A Legendary Bag With a Storied Past

• The bag: This was not just any Birkin—it was the very first prototype...