Who Was French Icon Jane Birkin? List Of Bollywood Celebs Who Own Hermès Birkin Bags, Other FAQs

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French Icon and British-French actress and singer Jane Birkin has passed away at the age of 76 in Paris, the French Culture Ministry said on Sunday. In the years, she suffered from health problems that forced her to cancel concerts.

In 2021, she had a mild stroke. She was suffering from cancer and fought it courageously with determination and resilience. She has left a legacy behind for her fans across the globe.

In 1969, Birkin first became famous internationally when she and her lover, the late French musician Serge Gainsbourg, sang the controversial hit song 'Je T'aime... Moi Non Plus'.

The historic and iconic Hermes Birkin handbag is a result of an incident on a flight from Paris to London in 1983. Hermès chief executive Jean-Louis Dumas was sitting next to Birkin on the flight. While placing Birkin's straw bag in the overhead compartment of the flight, some of her items spilt out and she complained to Dumas that it is hard to find a leather weekend bag that she liked. One year later, Hermes Birkin was born.

Today Birgin bags have become the 'It Bag' and will remain a timeless and coveted fashion statement, which will continue to capture the imagination of fashion lovers and luxury enthusiasts around the world. Let us know some interesting FAQs about this luxury bag and the list of Bollywood Celebs who own it.

Why Is Birkin Very Expensive?

Hermès Birkin bags are a pure work of art and it has high retail as well as resale value. Just to create one of these luxury bags, artists train themselves for more than a decade before they are even allowed to make a Birkin. It takes 40 hours in total to create one Hermes bag. The belief that Hermès practices is 'one craftsman, one bag' and the brand prides itself on championing craftsmanship above everything else.

Can Everyone buy A Birkin?

Just like other handbags, you cannot enter a boutique and buy a Birkin bag. There is a waiting list and it must be ordered prior to your purchase. You cannot buy Birkin, Kelly or other Hermes iconic styles online, you have to get the bag yourself in person from Hermès stores. Hermès Birkin bags cannot be owned by anyone and it is the sales associates who choose whether or not to offer clients Quota bags based on numerous factors.

Who Owns Birkin Bags In India? List Of Bollywood Celebs

Susmita Sen, Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez, Malaika Arora, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Nora Fatehi, Deepika Padukone, Kangana Ranaut, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Shilpa Shetty etc., own Hermès Birkin bag.

How Many Birkins Does Kim Kardashian Have?

Kimberly Noel Kardashian, an American TV personality is a huge fan of the Hermès Birkin and is thought to own over 30, mention reports.

How Much Does A Birkin Cost?

The cheapest birkin bag price can start from around $10,000 and the price can reach up to $250,000 for the more high-end designs.

What Is The Highest Price Of A Birkin Bag?

The Himalayan Birkin: An Homage to Majesty is considered the Holy Grail in a handbag collection. It is infamous for being sold as the most expensive handbag ever sold at auction.

Last year, in 2022, Sotheby's sold a Diamond Himalaya Birkin 30 for over $450,000 USD. The Birkin's estimated retail price was $300,000 USD, but the rarity of the Hermès bag is what drives the price.