A lively bidding war led to the Hermès prototype, which was created for the actress Jane Birkin, selling for far more than expected.
Category: Handbags and Purses
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The Original Hermès Birkin Bag Prototype Is Being Auctioned in July
The original Hermès prototype for Jane Birkin’s iconic bag will be sold at auction this summer. There is no estimate for how high the bidding may go.
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The Original Hermès Birkin Bag Prototype Is Being Auctioned in July
The original Hermès prototype for Jane Birkin’s iconic bag will be sold at auction this summer. There is no estimate for how high the bidding may go.
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The Boatkin Bag is Part Birkin, Part Boat and Tote
The Boatkin, a new handbag, marries the design of the Hermès Birkin and the material of L.L. Bean’s Boat and Tote.
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A Frenzy at Trader Joe’s: ‘Everyone’s Here for the Tote Bags’
For a second year, a limited run of mini canvas tote bags had people waiting in line outside Trader Joe’s stores. At some stores, they sold out in less than an hour.
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Nonalcoholic Drinks Go Their Own Way
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Elevated Takes on the Basket Bag
Natural knits and shaggy fringe add texture to spring carryalls.
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It’s Not a Bag, It’s a Baguette. (This Time With Extra Room.)
A taller version of Fendi’s iconic accessory celebrates the Italian fashion house’s 100-year anniversary.
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What’s in Your Emergency Travel Bag?
Whether you call it a save-the-day stash or an absolute essentials kit, it contains those five or six things that can make or break a vacation.
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10 Surprising Trends From the Fall 2025 Fashion Shows
Prosthetic body parts, lampshade hats and other surprising trends from fashion month.
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Spring 2025 Fashion Trends: Jackets, Shoes and More to Shop This Season
Easy pants, wafer-thin sweaters, go-everywhere coats and more.
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Charlize Theron Shares Her Beauty Regimen
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