Les Sacs
The bags: the Sac à dépêches that became the Kelly, the holdall built for Jane Birkin, the Constance, the Bolide, the Haut à courroies. The objects themselves, the stories that named them, and the auction rooms where they now set records.
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- — 'Ceinture et sac de Hermès' — Art-Goût-Beauté, May 1931. 'Pour être chic il faut porter…' — the accessories page of the May 1931 issue of Art-Goût-Beauté. The central figure wears a sports dress by Worth, shoes by Hellstern, a printed crêpe-de-chine scarf and hat by the magazine itself, and a belt and bag by Hermès. Six years before the first carré, the house appears here as one accessories maker among several.
- — Jane Birkin, September 1984. Jane Birkin photographed in September 1984 — the year Hermès delivered the soft black leather holdall it had made for her after she spilled the contents of a straw basket in front of Jean-Louis Dumas on a Paris–London flight. She was paid a royalty on it for the rest of her life and gave most of it away.
- — what's in jane's birkin? - jane b. par agnès v. 1988. what's in jane's birkin? - jane b. par agnès v. 1988 "There are a handful of North American film and music enthusiasts who are at least mildly confounded that the actor, singer, model and muse Jane Birkin is best known in the United States for inspiring a very costly handbag.
- — A Birkin, twenty-two years on. A Birkin photographed in 2006. The bag has never been advertised, never been discounted and never been made in quantity: one artisan at one bench builds each one by hand from start to finish, saddle-stitched with two needles and a single waxed linen thread.
- — An ostrich-leather Birkin. A Birkin in ostrich, photographed in 2009. The exotic skins carry the bag's longest waits and its highest prices, and are the reason a Birkin has a resale market at all.
- — A red crocodile Kelly. A Kelly in red crocodile, photographed in 2011. The bag began life as the Sac à dépêches, a squared-off trapeze with a turn-lock and a single handle; Hermès only renamed it the Kelly in 1977, twenty-one years after Grace Kelly was photographed holding one in front of her.
- — A Birkin, open. A Birkin photographed open in 2011, showing the twin rolled handles, the turn-lock closure and the padlock the house issues with its own numbered key. The bag has no exterior branding beyond the blind stamp.
- — 愛馬仕Star Bag歌舞秀 拍賣限量訂製包 助弱勢孩童學習發展 20140613 Hermès《Leather Forever》皮革工藝展. 》皮革工藝展. 愛馬仕Hermès《Leather Forever》皮革工藝展完整報導： 更多愛馬仕Hermès相關報導： BeautiMode官網：.
- — ARTISTS' RESIDENCIES #2 | Sébastien Gschwind - Maroquinerie de Saint-Antoine. Sébastien Gschwind at the Maroquinerie de Saint-Antoine, mentored by Emmanuel Saulnier - Artists' Residencies 2011.
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- — LVMH and Hermès down handbags. ► Subscribe to the Financial Times on YouTube: Luxury goods group LVMH is to distribute its stake in the even more luxurious Hermès to its own shareholders. Lex's Robert Armstrong and Oliver Ralph ask what LVMH was thinking when it bought the holding four years ago.
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- — Rare Birkin Handbag Sells for Record $223K. June 2 -- A designer handbag made auction history last night when it sold for a record $223K at Christie’s in Hong Kong. Bloomberg’s Yvonne Man reports on “First Up.” -- Subscribe to Bloomberg on YouTube: Bloomberg Television offers extensive coverage and analysis of international business news and stories of global importance.
- — Hermès Birkin Bag Sells for Record $222K At Auction. A fuchsia Hermès Birkin bag set a record as the most expensive handbag ever sold at auction, fetching nearly $222,000 at Christie’s Hong Kong sale. Photo: Menglin Huang\The Wall Street Journal.
- — Birkin Asks Hermes to Rename Bag After Croc Mistreatment. July 29 -- Jane Birkin has asked Hermes to take her name off the iconic Birkin handbag after being contacted by PETA over mistreatment of crocodiles.
- — Hermès: le coup de colère de Jane Birkin. Hermès entre en conflit avec Jane Birkin. Celle-ci exige que la maison de luxe débaptise le mythique sac en crocodile portant son nom. En cause, le mauvais traitement infligé aux reptiles. C'est une vidéo diffusée en juin par PETA, l'association de défense des animaux, qui a alerté la chanteuse.
- — Jane Birkin wants Hermès to remove her name from its famous bag. Jane Birkin wants her name off of the crocodile version of the famous Hermès bag, after reading a PETA report about the cruel practices the organization claims alligator and crocodile farms employ. Keri Lumm (@thekerilumm) has the story. Buzz60 is designed for the way we live now.
- — Jane Birkin Asks Hermès to Remove Name From Crocodile-Skin Handbags. I created this video with the YouTube Video Editor (.
- — "Stop Using Exotic Skins" - PETA Protest In Front Of Hermes' Store In Tokyo. Animal rights activists painted in crocodile print rally outside the Hermes Tokyo store to protest the luxury brand's use of exotic animal skins for their bags.
- — Can Jane Birkin Influence How Hermès Bags Are Made?. ? Jane Birkin, who has the world's most coveted handbag named after her, has asked Hermès to remove her name from crocodile skin purses in the name of animal rights. WSJ style columnist Christina Binkley discusses what this means for Hermès.
- — Jane Birkin and Hermes resolve differences over croc handbag. Published by Thanh Nien News NewsVietnam.org in 2015 — a scene from the story of the Hermès bags.
- — A crocodile Birkin. A Birkin in crocodile, photographed in 2015 — the year Jane Birkin publicly asked Hermès to take her name off its crocodile version after a report on the treatment of the animals. The house reviewed the farm in question; she withdrew the request that September.
- — Birkin Bag Went for 300K at Christie's. Buzz60 is designed for the way we live now. Short, quirky video snacks that are a little sassy, and always smart. Buzz 60 -- and the Buzz60 channel on YouTube - produces all kinds of news video clips for web viewers who want more than just repurposed content.
- — Hermes Birkin Bag Sells For $377,000 At Auction. A diamond-encrusted Hermes handbag sold for a record $377,000 at an auction in Hong Kong. CBS2's Chris Wragge and Mary Calvi report.
- — ประมูล "แอร์เมส" 13 ล้านบาท! - Springnews. Published by Spring News in 2017 — a scene from the story of the Hermès bags.
- — What's inside Jane Birkin's Birkin bag?. ? In this web exclusive, the British-born French icon Jane Birkin reveals to CBS News what is inside an equally iconic fashion accessory: her Hermès Birkin bag.
- — The origin of the Birkin bag. In this web exclusive, singer and actress Jane Birkin talks with correspondent Anthony Mason about how a serendipitous meeting on an airplane led to the creation of an iconic fashion accessory: The Hermès Birkin bag.
- — A Lifetime of Limited Edition Hermès Handbags. Explore timeless Parisian elegance through this selection of limited edition Birkin and Kelly bags from an exceptional private collection. Passionately assembled over the course of a lifetime, this unique selection features an array of colours, materials and designs.
- — The Hermès Himalaya Birkin: Deconstructed | Christie's. Find out why collectors are in thrall to the extraordinary craftsmanship behind the creation of the ultimate bag. The ravishing Hermès Himalaya Birkin Bag is considered the Holy Grail in a Handbag collection, while the Himalaya Kelly is fabled as ‘The Rarest Handbag in the World’. How did this handbag achieve such cachet?
- — The Hermès’ bag, a mother-daughter tradition | Hermès Footsteps Across The World. In the diary she’s been keeping since age 4, Eriko takes the pulse of the world, notes down the fragrances and hues of life, and pays a vibrant tribute to her mother, who bequeathed her a Kelly bag. This peerless piece has a life of its own, that the young woman prolongs and honors at all times.
- — ARTISTS' RESIDENCIES #8 | Vassilis Salpistis at the Maroquinerie de Normandie. Published by Fondation d'entreprise Hermès in 2019 — a scene from the story of the Hermès bags.
- — ARTISTS' RESIDENCIES #8 | Sébastien Gouju at the Ganterie-Maroquinerie de Saint-Junien. Published by Fondation d'entreprise Hermès in 2019 — a scene from the story of the Hermès bags.
- — ARTISTS' RESIDENCIES #9 | Yuhsin U Chang discovers the Manufacture de Haute-Maroquinerie. Published by Fondation d'entreprise Hermès in 2020 — a scene from the story of the Hermès bags.
- — The girl with the black bag | Hermès . . Both a thriller and a film noir, "The Girl with the Black Bag" keeps us on tenterhooks in a nocturnal setting where dreams and reality collide. Under the neon lights of motels, between smokescreens and mirror effects, a simple shove engages the Simone Hermès bag in a suspensful story.
- — How An Hermès Kelly Bag Is Restored. Hermès Kelly bags are one of the most prized and sought-after designs in the luxury-bag world. Named after Princess Grace Kelly, the classic leather design was originally designed to hold saddle boots and other horseback-riding accessories.
- — [가볼만한 전시회] 에르메스, 가방 이야기 전시회 Hermes Once upon a bag. 헤리티지 전시 시리즈 – 에르메스, 가방 이야기 지난 주에 '에르메스, 가방 이야기' 전시회에 다녀왔습니다. 서울숲 역 4번 출구로 바로 나가면 나오는 디뮤지엄의 첫번째 전시 입니다. 명품은 도대체 어떤 것인지 궁금해서 네이버에서 사전 예약하고 방문했어요. 이 전시회는 무료이지만, 인원제한으로 사전 예약을 하셔야만 방문 가능합니다. 전시기간 ~ 2021.6.6일까지 입니다. 예약사이트.
- — 愛馬仕訂製展2022 。愛馬仕特殊訂製部門。hermes bespoke. Published by 爛泥Jill式優雅 / 空姐Jill in 2022 — a scene from the story of the Hermès bags.
- — Hermes à Loupes c'est dans le sac. Apres son implantation récente à Saint Vincent de Paul Hermes poursuit son déploiement en gironde . Une nouvelle manufacture va ouvrir en Entre deux Mers à Loupes. Le groupe de luxe fidèle à son image d’excellence prévoit de construire une manufacture en totale harmonie avec la nature.
- — ARTISTS' RESIDENCIES #11 | Matthieu Haberard discovers the Maroquinerie de Guyenne (1/3). ). As part of the Artists' Residencies programme of the Fondation d’entreprise Hermès, visual artist Matthieu Haberard has been hosted at the Maroquinerie de Guyenne, Saint-Vincent-de-Paul (Gironde).
- — Qatar | Hermès Heritage exhibition 2022 | Once Upon a Bag | National Museum of Qatar. Heritage exhibition “Once Upon a Bag” was held for a limited time 28 May to 11 June 2022 in NMOQ (National Museum of Qatar). It shows the story of Hermès from its origins to the present day. It displays different types of bags. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ 🎧 Music : Artlist Hot chocolate by New Days Day Off by Sundays ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ 🏷️ Tags :.
- — Hermès bags at a Sotheby's preview, Hong Kong. Hermès bags laid out behind glass at a Sotheby's auction preview in Pacific Place, Hong Kong, in February 2023. Handbags became a standing auction category in the 2010s, and Hong Kong is where the records are usually set.
- — Hermès vs. MetaBirkin Artist: NFT Trademark Trial Kicks Off. Join , the most important conversation in crypto and Web3, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Tickets on sale now: A trademark trial focused on non-fungible tokens (NFT) began Monday, pitting French luxury designer brand Hermès against NFT artist Mason Rothschild.
- — From the archives: The iconic Jane Birkin. English-born actress and singer Jane Birkin, one of the most photographed women of the sixties, died in France on Sunday, July 16, at age 76. Watch Anthony Mason's Jan.
- — Jane Birkin, Inspiration Behind Iconic Birkin Bag, Dies Aged 76 | 10 News First. The President of France, Emmanuel Macron described her as a French icon, leading the tributes to actress and singer Jane Birkin who has died overnight. The British-born performer had been battling cancer but has left a poignant legacy that includes songs, films and a very famous handbag.
- — Jane Birkin, actress and singer, dies aged 76 – BBC News. The singer, actress and fashion icon Jane Birkin has died at the age of 76. The English-French star rose to fame alongside songwriter Serge Gainsbourg, with whom she recorded the iconic track "Je T'aime...moi non plus”, which was banned in several countries.
- — Consumers sue Hermès over barriers to buying Birkin bags. Birkin handbags are notoriously hard to get, which has made them a status symbol among the wealthy. But now the maker of the bags, French luxury designer brand Hermès, is facing a lawsuit over the scarcity of the bags.
- — Hermès faces class-action lawsuit over Birkin bags | Your Morning. The luxury retailer is being accused of withholding the sale of its famed bags to customers of sufficient status. Connect with Your Morning: For the latest in news and lifestyle visit: Your Morning on Facebook: Follow Your Morning on Twitter: Follow Your Morning on Instagram: Follow Your Morning on TikTok:.
- — Hermès Birkin Pop-Up Art Installation #WitnessedByLish #NYFW. Published by FUBU RADIO in 2024 — a scene from the story of the Hermès bags.
- — The story behind the Birkin bag told by Jane Birkin herself. This video includes clips of Jane Birkin being interviewed about the origin of the now famous Birkin bag. I piece together the story and share my own thoughts along the way. Hope you’ll enjoy!
- — A Birkin in use, Hong Kong. A Birkin carried on the street in Hong Kong in December 2024 — the bag as an object people actually use, rather than a studio still. Hong Kong is also where the handbag auction records are set.
- — Hermès Birkin, Cartier Crash, Rolex Daytona & More: All Things Luxury at Sotheby's 'Origins' Auction. Published by Sotheby's in 2025 — a scene from the story of the Hermès bags.
- — Luxury Market: Hermès Leather Sales Jump, Firm Pays Dividend, Staff Bonuses. Hermès sales surged as wealthy shoppers snapped up its pricey handbags over the holiday season, underlining the brand’s resilience compared with luxury peers. Sales jumped almost 18% in the fourth quarter at constant exchange rates, Hermès International SCA said in a statement Friday. Bloomberg Opinion's Andrea Felsted has more.
- — Original Birkin bag sells for record €8.6m in Paris auction. The first Birkin handbag has sold for a record €8.6m (£7.4m) at a Paris auction on Thursday, making it the most expensive fashion accessory ever sold at auction in Europe.
- — Vendu à 8,6 millions d'euros, le premier Birkin devient le sac le plus cher au monde | AFP. C'est le sac le plus cher au monde vendu aux enchères: le premier Birkin d'Hermès, conçu spécialement pour Jane Birkin en 1984, a été adjugé 7 millions d'euros à un acheteur japonais, soit 8,58 millions d'euros frais inclus, à Paris. Vous souhaitez acquérir une licence d’exploitation de cette vidéo ? Contactez-nous 👉 N.B.
- — The Very First Birkin Bag: Jane Birkin’s Original Hermès Up for Auction at Sotheby's. Step into fashion history with the legendary original Birkin bag, now available at auction. This is the very model born from a chance encounter between Jane Birkin and Hermès artistic director Jean-Louis Dumas on an Air France flight in the early 1980s.
- — 【エルメス「バーキン」】原型のバッグがオークションに出品. 【エルメス「バーキン」】原型のバッグがオークションに出品. Published by 日テレNEWS in 2025 — a scene from the story of the Hermès bags.
- — Original Hermès Birkin Bag Sells For Record-Breaking $10M—Here’s Why It’s A Big Deal. Published by Forbes Life in 2025 — a scene from the story of the Hermès bags.
- — エルメス初代「バーキン」14.7億円で日本人が落札 ハンドバッグとして過去最高額(2025年7月11日). 日). Published by ANNnewsCH in 2025 — a scene from the story of the Hermès bags.
- — Historic Auction: Birkin Bag Fetches 20x Previous Record Price. Translated and dubbed using AI. ☞ Subscribe to MBN YouTube ☞ 📢 MBN YouTube Community MBN Facebook MBN Instagram.
- — 'Icon of our time': Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells at auction for 8.6 million euros. (10 Jul 2025) FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: 4589465 ASSOCIATED PRESS Paris - 10 July 2025 1. Mid of the original Birkin bag 2.
- — Jane Birkin's Hermès handbag set for auction in Abu Dhabi. (3 Dec 2025) ASSOCIATED PRESS Archive: Venice, Italy - 7 September 2009 ++4:3 MATERIAL++ 1. Various shots Jane Birkin posing on red carpet at Venice Film Festival 2. Various shots Jane Birkin signing autographs ASSOCIATED PRESS Abu Dhabi - 3 December 2025 3.
- — Birkin bag auctioned in Paris remains unsold. (15 Dec 2025) REASTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Paris – 15 December 2025 1. Various of usher presenting Hermès handbag that belonged to late actor and singer Jane Birkin 2. SOUNDBITE (French) Patrick Biget, auctioneer: "345,000? Once. Twice. Three times – 345,000 euros. No more offers. No regrets. 345,000 euros." 3.
- — Hermès Sales Surprise on Robust Birkin Bag Demand. Hermès sales grew in the fourth quarter on strong demand for its coveted Birkin bags, chalking up gains across all markets and most of its products. Deborah Aitken of Bloomberg Intelligence has the details. -------- Like this video?
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