JAKARTA - The first iconic and legendary Hermes Birkin bag to be made or original will be auctioned off. The auction of the bag will be conducted by Sothebys on July 10, 2025 in Paris.
Birkin's first Hermes bag is a glamorous icon of pop culture that many people in the world want, especially luxury bag collectors. The bag was inspired by actor and singer Jane Birkin.
There is a rare moment in the fashion world when an object goes beyond the trend and becomes a legend. Jane Birkin's original Birkin bag is that moment," said Sotheby's head of fashion Morgane Halimi, quoted by Fortune, on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Morgane Halimi said that the original Hermes Birkin bag is equivalent to items with other iconic origins. He also claimed that the bag would break records at the auction later.
"Like any other bag, Birkin's original version has the potential to break records," said Halimi.
Meanwhile, the presence of the Hermes Birkin bag began with an unexpected meeting between Jane Birkon and CEO Hermes in 1984, Jean-Louis Dumas, on a flight.
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On the same flight, Jane Birkin expressed her desire to have a bag measuring half her suitcase. He also drew the bag in question and gave it to Dumas.
Then Dumas and Hermes made the bag, and became the first collection of Hermes Birkin. Birkin's first Hermes is different from the other version, which is seen in the size, metal ring, shoulder strap, zipper, and bottom button.
The original Hermes Birkin bag was also given the initials JB on its front cover, which refers to Jane Birkin. Before being auctioned, the bag will be exhibited to the public at the Sotheby's Gallery, New York, United States, from 6 to 12 June 2025.
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