Historic Hermès Birkin Bag Prototype to Auction at Sotheby's
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The original Hermès Birkin bag, inspired by Jane Birkin and considered a fashion icon, will be auctioned at Sotheby’s in Paris on July 10. This rare, all-black leather bag, which differs from later versions in several ways and features Birkin’s initials and a pair of nail clippers, is expected to fetch a high price due to its legendary status and provenance. The bag will be on display in New York before the auction.
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