Jane Birkin, who passed away in 2023, once joked that her legacy would be forever tied to the iconic bag that bears her name. Standard Birkin bags are notoriously difficult to acquire, often requiring years on a waiting list, and retail for over $10,000, but the original prototype’s direct link to its creator and its visible signs of use made it a unique piece of fashion history.
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