The first ever Birkin bag designed by Hermes for celebrity Jane Birkin has been sold for USD 10 million at a Sotheby's auction in Paris.

Much of Paris Fashion Week chased spectacle. But Hermès chose a different path. Artistic director Véronique Nichanian unveiled a Summer 2026 men’s collection on Saturday that spoke in a language of quiet strength,

Born out of a chance encounter, Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag has surpassed all expectations and sold for €8.6 million in Paris to become the second most valuable fashion item ever bought at an auction.

Kylie Jenner is no stranger to one-of-a-kind pieces of fashion. She's been known to wear custom dresses at runway shows in Paris, lean into a throwback accessory, or coordinate with her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet at the Golden Globes. So it was no surprise to see that she casually owns two rare Hermès purses.

The original Birkin bag, named after the actor, singer and fashion icon that Hermès created it for — the late Jane Birkin — is up for auction in Paris.