The original Birkin displayed at Sotheby’s Auctions in New York

FILE PHOTO: The original Birkin, the first ever made by Hermes for Jane Birkin crafted in 1984 is displayed during the press preview of Sotheby’s Luxury Week Sale at Sotheby’s Auctions in New York City, U.S., June 6, 2025. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo