A massive price tag isn't unheard of in the world of Birkins, but this one is surely the most iconic.

The original handbag that Hermès CEO Jean-Louis Dumas crafted specially for actress Jane Birkin was sold at auction in Paris.

Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag—made by designer Jean-Louis Dumas after the actress couldn't find a purse large enough to ...

The Hermès Birkin prototype, originally made for Jane Birkin, sold at a Sotheby's auction in Paris for $10.1 million. What to ...

The unique and original Birkin bag that fashion house Hermès made for actor and singer Jane Birkin has sold for 8.6 million ...

The original bag custom-made for actress Jane Birkin, which became one of the era-defining designs of the 20th century, was ...

The first Birkin handbag sold for 8.6 million euros ($10.1 million) in Paris to become the second most valuable fashion item ...

The original Hermès Birkin bag, which acted as the blueprint for what would become one of the most desirable celebrity status ...

Scuffed, scratched and stained, this black leather Birkin bag just sold for €8.6 million ($10 million), with fees, becoming ...

Original Hermes Birkin bag designed for British actor and singer Jane Birkin has been sold for over $10 million in an auction ...

The original Birkin bag, which set the template for arguably the most coveted accessory in fashion history, has been bought ...