A black leather Hermès Birkin bag —worn, scratched, and marked—has sold for an astronomical €8.6 million, earning the title ...

A massive price tag isn't unheard of in the world of Birkins, but this one is surely the most iconic.

The unique and original Birkin bag that fashion house Hermès made for actor and singer Jane Birkin has sold for 8.6 million ...

The original Birkin, named after the British actress and singer, is now also the second most expensive fashion item to ever ...

The winning bid for the original Birkin bag set a record for the most valuable handbag ever sold at auction, Sotheby's said.

The bag has become a status symbol, carried by celebrities including Kate Moss, Victoria Beckham and Kylie Jenner.

The huge amount on Thursday blew past what auctioneer Sotheby’s had said was the previous record for a handbag. The bidding started at 1 million euros or $1.17 million and quickly became stratospheric ...

Jane Birkin inspired the Hermès Birkin, which became the most famous handbag design in the world. Here's a look back at the ...

The original bag custom-made for actress Jane Birkin, which became one of the era-defining designs of the 20th century, was ...

Fashion history was made in Paris this afternoon, when the original Birkin prototype, owned by Jane Birkin herself, was sold ...

Going, going… gone! Jane Birkin’s original Hermès tote is now the most valuable handbag ever sold at auction ...

It cost a whole bag of money. The original Hermès model made for actress, singer and fashion icon Jane Birkin in 1984 has sold at auction for a staggering €7 million ($8.18 million). With fees, the ...