
Jane Birkin's Original Birkin Bag Sells At Auction For $10 Million
'Well I bought the original Birkin bag from a guy on the 4 train, so somebody's lying.' Louie Shawky, Pinwheel Assembler
'I didn't realize Jane Birkin was named after a bag.' Zoltan Potoka, Weathervane Installer
'Just wait until I put my Vera Bradley duffle on eBay.' Lana Denheld, Stanza Redactor

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