Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells for £7m at Sotheby’s auction

Ian Youngs

Culture reporter

Getty Images A back leather bag in a display case in front of a display manel saying "The original Birkin"Getty Images

Jane Birkin owned the original bag and lent her name to all that followed

The 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…

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