Recently, an auction in Paris created a stir in the fashion world. Here the prestigious Birkin bag was auctioned for $ 10.1 million, or about Rs 86.7 crore. This bag has become the most expensive selling handbag ever. This is the same original Birkin Bag, which was used by the late Anglo-French actress Jane Birkin from 1985 to 1994.
This bag was not only a fashion item, but also a glimpse of Jane Birkin’s lifestyle. His initials in this "Jb"There were a small silver nail clipper and some unique stickers that reflect their personal taste. The metal parts, leases and textures of the bag were the characteristics that were not seen in later models.
On 10 July 2025, when the bid of this bag started in the Paris auction room, the initial bid was $ 1 million. After this, strict competition was seen among nine bidder for about ten minutes. The bag was eventually sold to a Japanese private collector, who bid through Sothabi Japan’s head Maco Ichtiwa.
The origin of Birkin bag is also interesting. During a flight from Paris to London in 1984, Jane Birkin, who was sitting next to Hermis CEO Jean-Lui Dumas, spoke of a useful but stylish bag lack. At the same time, Dumas assured him that he would make such a bag for him. Birkin suggested the design by creating a sketch on the airline’s vomiting bag in the same flight.
Over time, the Birkin bag has become not just a fashion statement, but an unmatched investment. According to the report of Deloite and Credit Suisse, in 2020 this bag gave an average 38% return, which was more than gold. This is why this bag is not available only to buy. Long waiting list and special customer relationship are necessary for this.
From Victoria Beckham, Kim Kardashian, Neeta Ambani to Kareena Kapoor and Janhvi Kapoor, all the well -known personalities are fond of Birkin Bag and are often seen flaunting their collections. This bag is no longer a luxury item, it has become a permanent identity of cultural heritage and fashion.
