The first Birkin handbag, sketched on an air sickness bag, sold for 8.6 million euros at a Paris auction, making it the second most valuable fashion item sold. The winning bid of 7 million euros shattered the previous handbag auction record of 513,040 euros. Bidding started at 1 million euros, escalating quickly as collectors competed. Ultimately, a private collector from Japan secured the bag after intense competition against nine other bidders. This unique item was commissioned by Hermès and is closely linked to the late Jane Birkin.
The first Birkin handbag sold for 8.6 million euros at auction, becoming the second most valuable fashion item sold, surpassing the previous record of 513,040 euros.
The auction for the prototype of the Birkin bag began at 1 million euros, rapidly escalating as bidders competed, culminating in a final bid of 7 million euros.
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