A private collector from Japan bought the prototype made for and owned by Jane Birkin.

The original Birkin bag — made specifically for the singer and actress Jane Birkin — just sold for more than $10 million at Sotheby's in Paris.

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

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PARIS — Paddles at the ready: In light of the overwhelming response to the sale of Jane Birkin’s original Hermès Birkin bag, Sotheby’s has decided to hold a live auction during Paris ...

Sotheby's is auctioning Jane Birkin's original Hermès Birkin bag, a black leather prototype from 1985. Part of the 'Fashion Icons' sale in Paris.

The original Hermès Birkin once owned by Jane Birkin is headlining the Sotheby’s Fashion Icons auction in Paris. We unravel its history.

As a former Hermès employee, I've seen customers make the same mistakes, especially when trying to get access to high-ticket things like a Birkin bag.