The handbag created for Jane Birkin by Hermes was auctioned in Paris for 8.6 million euros, making it the most expensive fashion accessory ever sold in Europe. This unique Birkin bag, used by Birkin for nine years, shows signs of wear including stickers on its leather. Bidding opened at 1 million euros and quickly escalated, culminating in a sale to a private collector from Japan. The sale exemplifies the allure of iconic items and reflects significant collector interest in fashion history.
The handbag created for Jane Birkin by Hermes was sold for 8.6m in Paris, making it the most expensive fashion accessory ever auctioned in Europe.
The prototype Birkin bag had been used by Birkin for nine years, bearing traces of stickers on its black leather, signifying its unique history.
A private collector from Japan won the bidding after a 10-minute battle involving nine collectors, demonstrating the enduring appeal of exceptional items.
Morgane Halimi described the sale as a testament to a legend's power, igniting passion among collectors for items with unique provenance.
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