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Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells for over $10 million at auction

The inspiration for the handbag came during a chance encounter between British-born actress and singer Jane Birkin and the artistic director of Hermès on an Air France flight in early 80s

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells for €8 million at auction in Paris

Born out of a chance encounter, Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag has surpassed all expectations and sold for €8.6 million in Paris to become the second most valuable fashion item ever bought at an auction.

Euronews · Jul 10, 2025

Jane Birkin’s original Hermès handbag sells for record €8.6m at Paris auction

Prototype for bag once owned by British-born singer and actor is most expensive fashion accessory sold at auction in Europe

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2025

“Sold For An Astonishing $450.3 Million”: 40 Highest-Value Collectible Items

Want to know which rare item is worth over $450 million today?

Bored Panda · Jul 8, 2025

Kylie Jenner Takes a Super-Rare Hermès Birkin, Which Sold at Auction for More Than $300,000, on Vacation

It ranks amongst the top 6 most expensive Birkin bags of all time.

Marie Claire · Jul 6, 2025

Largest ever chunk of Mars which fell to Earth in meteor strike goes up for auction

The sale of the meteorite in New York later this month could break records

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

Iconic vest featured in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off sells for staggering sum at auction

Clothing item worn by Matthew Broderick’s character Ferris sold for more than £200,000

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025

The Surprising Link Between Queen Camilla's Old Title and Princess Diana's Secret Alias Revealed in New Documentary

Princess Diana used the alias "Deborah Cornwall" during her wedding dress fittings to maintain secrecy - an ironic name now closely tied to Queen Camilla, who later adopted the Duchess of Cornwall title.

International Business Times UK · Jun 24, 2025

Pop under the hammer: little-seen Lichtenstein works hit Sotheby's

A group of Roy Lichtenstein’s works come to auction in London and display his European influence

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025

Jane Birkin's OG Birkin Bag Is Up for Grabs and It's a Monumental Moment in Fashion History

Experts estimate it could reach seven figures at auction

Marie Claire · Jun 20, 2025