Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, carried her ultra-rare Hermès 'Rio' clutch in 2023. The vintage designer bag is from the 1990s.

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

The unique and original Birkin bag that fashion house Hermès made for actor and singer Jane Birkin sold for 7 million euros ...

The leather bag, called the "Wirkin," is a budget-friendly alternative to the Hermès Birkin, which start at around $10,000.

Actor Jane Birkin's original Hermes bag, designed with her help and named in her honor, has sold at auction for $10 million.

This summer, Sotheby's auction house will solicit bidders for Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag, designed and named after the British actress. Watch Party Newsletter What to watch Win $100 💵 ...

Consumers sue Hermès over barriers to buying Birkin bags 03:54. The original Hermès Birkin bag, once worn by the late actor and singer Jane Birkin, is heading to auction at Sotheby's this summer.

Be prepared to wait and wait some more if you want a Birkin bag. Hermès artistic director Pierre-Alexis Dumas explains why it takes time for clients to get their hands on the coveted bag.

If it chooses to make five Birkin bags a year and charge a million for them, it can do that,” Donato said. 4 Hermès bags are coveted by high-end buyers and celebrities including Gwyneth Paltrow.