In Paris, on July 10, 2025, Sotheby’s sold Jane Birkin original Hermès Birkin prototype for €8.6 million (~$10.1 million), including fees—the highest price ever paid for a handbag at auction. The sale was the climax of Sotheby’s “Fashion Icons” auction and capped off a frenetic 10-minute bidding battle involving nine collectors, ending with a private bidder from Japan as the winner. Continue reading Jane Birkin Is Trending Again –Sold for Over €8 Million