A conversation between Jane Birkin and the then-head of Hermes, Jean-Louis Dumas led to the birth of the Birkin bag

Mrs. Bezos narrowly missed out on Birkin’s crown jewel at what may have been Sotheby’s most iconic auction, with other big-name buyers reportedly in the mix.

PARIS (AP) — Sketched out on an air sickness bag, the first Birkin handbag — the prototype for fashion’s must-have accessory — sold for a staggering 8.6 million euros ($10.1 million), including fees, on Thursday in Paris to become the second most valuable fashion item ever sold at auction.

Ever wondered how much the original Birkin costs? Watch AP's YouTube livestream to find out how much it will go for at auction at Sotheby's in Paris. bit.ly/4nGHFqI