The original Birkin bag, made for singer Jane Birkin in 1985, was sold for €8.6m at auction, becoming the most valuable handbag ever sold. The bag was designed after Birkin expressed the need for a larger bag during a flight. It features unique elements like her initials and personal items. The auction saw intense bidding from collectors, highlighting the bag's iconic status in fashion. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)