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Jane Birkin’s First Hermès Birkin Bag Breaks Auction Record

This is Beirut, 10/07 18:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The first-ever Hermès Birkin bag, custom-made for Jane Birkin in 1984, was sold at auction in Paris on Thursday for €8.582 million, including fees, according to Sotheby’s. This oversized black leather tote was the original prototype of what would become one of the most iconic and expensive handbags in the world. Until now, the most ...

Eternal Jane B, Everlasting Birkin: The Story of an Icon at Auction

Marie-Christine Tayah, 08/06 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Created in 1984 by Hermès specifically for Jane Birkin, the very first Birkin bag will go up for auction in Paris on July 10 at Sotheby’s. This one-of-a-kind piece, crafted from black leather and engraved with the initials J.B., includes original features like a fixed shoulder strap, closed metal rings and even a built-in nail file. Born from a ...

First-Ever Hermès Birkin Bag Heads to Auction in Paris

This is Beirut, 05/06 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The first Birkin bag that was designed by French luxury brand Hermes for actress Jane Birkin in 1984, will be auctioned in Paris on July 10, auction house Sotheby's said Thursday. The large black leather tote, whose design went on to become one of the most famous and expensive bags in the world, will be the centerpiece of the "Fashion Icons" ...

When the Giants of Chic Face Uncertainty

Christiane Tager, 16/04 22:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The world of luxury may shine bright, but it’s not immune to economic storms. On Tuesday, the biggest names – Kering, Hermès and LVMH – saw their shares take a hit, with a stock market slump that was anything but glamorous. The biggest blow went to LVMH, whose first-quarter 2025 results showed a 2% drop in revenue. It’s the first slap in ...

Hermès highlights Felt as the Star of Paris Fashion Week

This is Beirut, 09/03 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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French brand Hermès put felt at the heart of its Fall-Winter collection at its Paris Women's Fashion Week show on Saturday in a beige-toned setting resembling a labyrinth. The label sent out models in fitted designs with sharp cuts, small belts accentuating the waist, and jackets with padded shoulders, bucking the oversized trend seen on many ...

Hermès Showcases Graphic Elegance at Paris Fashion Week

Madeleine Cadoux, 26/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The maison Hermès once again captured the essence of timeless luxury during the Paris Men’s Fashion Week, unveiling its Autumn-Winter 2025-2026 collection. This season’s presentation took place at the iconic Palais d’Iéna, a masterpiece of reinforced concrete by architect Auguste Perret, perfectly complementing the brand’s sophisticated ...

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