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Jane Birkin, actress and fashion icon, dies - a look at how she inspired the Birkin bag, one of the most sought-after accessories of all time
In 1984, Hermès chief executive Jean-Louis Dumas was sat next to Jane Birkin on a flight from Paris to London. Jane had just placed a straw bag in the overhead compartment for her seat, but the ...
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The Owner of the Original Birkin Bag on Exhibiting Jane Birkin's Iconic Tote at Sotheby's New Paris Headquarters
He eventually gifted the actress a black calfskin prototype of the Birkin, suggesting that the purse be named after her. "Tired of her baskets, Jane wanted a bag like [her partner] Serge ...
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RealReal handbag expert explains why Hermès Birkin bags are expensive
Narrator: Hermès Birkin bags are some of the most expensive ... please prepare for takeoff. Narrator: Jane was known for carrying a wicker basket wherever she went and used it for everything ...
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Jane Birkin Paris funeral draws celebrities and crowds
Thousands of fans have lined streets in central Paris to say farewell to English-French star Jane Birkin ... for the iconic Hermès Birkin designer bag. She was known for her personal and artistic ...
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'French icon' actress Jane Birkin dies aged 76
The singer, actress and fashion icon Jane Birkin ... flight, Birkin happened to be sitting next to Jean-Louis Dumas, the then-CEO of Hermès, when she spilled the contents of her bag.