Born from a casual encounter, the bag became the second most valuable fashion article ever in an auction. More than a bag, it became a timeless cultural icon.
He Original birkin bagwhich bears the name of the late actress, Jane Birkin, It was auctioned For more than 8.6 million euros. Thus, it became the second article of fashion more valuable ever sold.
The piece was designed by the prestigious brands Hermes for also the singer and fashion icon in 1984. This marketed version of the Birkin bag became One of the most exclusive luxury articles in the worldwith his extravagant price and your waiting list.
Only a fashion article launched a higher price auction: a pair of ruby red shoes of ‘The Wizard of Oz’, which were sold for 30 million euros last year.
Fashion: How the Birkin bag was born
The bag was the result of a Fortuito meeting on a flight to London In the 1980s with the then Hermès director, Jean-Louis Dumas. Birkin told later interviews that the couple started talking after she spilled some of her things on the floor of the cabin.
Birkin asked Dumas Why Hermès did not make a bigger bag and drew the type of bag that she would like. So ordered to make a copy for her and accepted that Hermès market the bag in his name.
According to X (former Twitter) specialized in fashion @youarmybezoar, the value of this portfolio “makes the most valuable bag ever sold in an auction.” The site Sotheby’s explained that the leather prototype Totally black was handmade for Birkin. Described it as a “legendary bag“And” one of the most iconic fashion articles ever created. “
How is the auctioned bag
The bag has seven unique design elements That they differentiate it from all the Birkin that followed, said the auction house. He is the only Birkin with a non -removable shoulder strap. His bag also wore a nine because Birkin “never liked long -painted nails,” Sotheby’s said.
“More than a bag, Birkin has gone from being a practical accessory to becoming a timeless cultural icon. His presence covers the world of music, cinema, television and arts; It is a basic of the red carpet, a pillar of fashion magazines and a piece coveted in celebrities, artists and stylists, “he added.
Source: Ambito
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