Hermès Birkin Bag Sells for Record $10.1M at Auction

Luxury lovers, brace yourselves! A rare Hermès Birkin bag just sold at a Sotheby’s auction in Paris for a jaw-dropping $10.1 million. The lucky (and very wealthy) buyer? An anonymous collector from Japan outbid eight others to take home the fashion prize.

The Birkin bag is one of the most iconic purses in the world, known for its timeless design, exclusivity, and sky-high price tag. But do you know how it all started?

The bag was first created 40 years ago after British actress Jane Birkin sat next to the head of Hermès on a flight to London. She complained that the company didn’t make a handbag big enough for women’s everyday needs. Right there on the plane, Jane sketched a design on an airsickness bag. The rest is history.

Since then, the Birkin has become a symbol of luxury and status. Bags often have long waitlists and are made from premium materials like crocodile skin, gold hardware, and diamonds.

This $10.1 million Birkin sets a new record, proving once again that when it comes to fashion, the Birkin reigns supreme.