Original Birkin bag shatters record with £7m sale

The original Birkin bag, symbolizing the pinnacle of fashion luxury, made history with a record-breaking sale of £7.4m at Sotheby's in Paris. Crafted in 1985 for singer Jane Birkin after a chance encounter on a flight, this iconic bag redefined elegance and practicality. With nine fierce collectors engaged in a thrilling bidding war, the auction showcased the enduring allure and significance of the Birkin legacy.