The 69,212-square-foot building has an auditorium, a gymnasium, an indoor pool, racquetball courts, a multi-purpose room, ...

The first Birkin handbag sold for a staggering 8.6 million euros in Paris to become the second most valuable fashion item ever sold at auction.

The Paris auction room buzzed with anticipation as the sale got underway, with the auctioneer reminding the crowd that the bag was “totally unique” and “the most famous bag of all time.” ...

An auction officer displays the original Birkin bag created by Hermès for Jane Birkin in 1984, prior to its auction Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Michel Euler) ...

PARIS (AP) — Sketched out on an air sickness bag, the first Birkin handbag — the prototype for fashion’s must-have accessory — sold for a staggering 8.6 million euros ($10.1 million ...

An auction officer points to Jane Birkin's initials on the original Birkin bag created by Hermès for Jane Birkin in 1984, prior to its auction Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Paris.

An auction officer points to Jane Birkin's initials on the original Birkin bag created by Hermès for Jane Birkin in 1984, prior to its auction Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Michel ...