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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Kim Kardashian fans convinced she spent $10million on designer bag after posting video of ‘stealing' it
Rumours circulated after she posted an AI meme video MONEY HONEY Kim Kardashian fans convinced she spent $10million on designer bag after posting video of 'stealing' it Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) KIM Kardashian fans are convinced that she spent millions of dollars on a designer bag after posting video of 'stealing' it. An original Hermès Birkin Bag was sold for a record-breaking amount at an online auction. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 8 Kim Kardashians pals questioned the star if she spent nearly 10million dollars Credit: Splash 8 The original Hermes Birkin bag was sold for a whopping $10million at Sotheby's Credit: PA 8 The reality star reposted an AI meme video which showed her breaking the glass case Credit: Splash The iconic status symbol - which was listed by Sotheby's - was originally created for actress and model Jane Birkin in 1984. Despite stains and scratches, it became the most expensive handbag ever sold after a buyer paid a huge €8.6 million ($10 million). Kim Kardashian, 44, took to social media to poke fun at the sale as she seemed to be eyeing up the bag. She posted a video on her Instagram which featured an AI version of herself by meme account RickDick. READ MORE ON KIM not on the kards Kim Kardashian mocked for 'drunk' Balenciaga runway walk The character broke a glass case which contained the original Birkin bag, as the caption read: "birKIM." After the post, she followed up with a string of texts from various people, who all wondered if she had bought the extortionate accessory. One text read: "Please tell me you bought that Birkin. Would be BAD ASS." Another pal asked: "Are u the winner of the first Birkin bag?" While a third enquired: "Did you buy Jane Birkin's birkin?!!?" As a fourth jokingly stated: ""Kim for real did you buy the original Birkin??? Or should I stop blaming you every time I lose an auction?" Kim Kardashian mocked for 'drunk' Balenciaga runway walk as fans ask 'what is she doing?' And someone else added: "Okay tell me the truth, did you buy the Birkin or not?" However, the designer bag actually went to a private collector from Japan - whose identity is known - despite the speculation. The bid was placed through Maiko Ichikawa who is the Country Head of Sotheby's Japan Jeff Bezos' wife Lauren Sanchez - who is a close friend of The Kardashians reality star - was also rumored to have bid for ownership of the bag. According to the Associated Press, the auction started at a whopping $1million as bids were placed both in person and via the phone. Bids were as high as $6.5 million, $6.8 million and €6.2 million ($7.2million) before the final price was agreed. 8 Despite scruffing, scratches and stains, bidding started at a whopping $1million Credit: Getty 8 The original Hermes bag was made for actress Jane Birkin Credit: AFP 8 Three bids were placed at over $6million before the final price was agreed Credit: PA 8 She reposted an AI meme onto her Instagram story which sent tongues wagging Credit: Splash
The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Kim Kardashian fans convinced she spent $10million on designer bag after posting video of ‘stealing' it
KIM Kardashian fans are convinced that she spent millions of dollars on a designer bag after posting video of 'stealing' it. An original Hermès Birkin Bag was sold for a record-breaking amount at an online auction. 8 8 8 The iconic status symbol - which was listed by Sotheby's - was originally created for actress and model Jane Birkin in 1984. Despite stains and scratches, it became the most expensive handbag ever sold after a buyer paid a huge €8.6 million ($10 million). Kim Kardashian, 44, took to social media to poke fun at the sale as she seemed to be eyeing up the bag. She posted a video on her Instagram which featured an AI version of herself by meme account RickDick. The character broke a glass case which contained the original Birkin bag, as the caption read: "birKIM." After the post, she followed up with a string of texts from various people, who all wondered if she had bought the extortionate accessory. While a third enquired: "Did you buy Jane Birkin's birkin?!!?" As a fourth jokingly stated: ""Kim for real did you buy the original Birkin??? Or should I stop blaming you every time I lose an auction?" Kim Kardashian mocked for 'drunk' Balenciaga runway walk as fans ask 'what is she doing?' And someone else added: "Okay tell me the truth, did you buy the Birkin or not?" However, the designer bag actually went to a private collector from Japan - whose identity is known - despite the speculation. The bid was placed through Maiko Ichikawa who is the Country Head of Sotheby's Japan Jeff Bezos' wife Lauren Sanchez - who is a close friend of The Kardashians reality star - was also rumored to have bid for ownership of the bag. According to the Associated Press, the auction started at a whopping $1million as bids were placed both in person and via the phone. Bids were as high as $6.5 million, $6.8 million and €6.2 million ($7.2million) before the final price was agreed. 8 8 8 8 8
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Kim Kardashian fans convinced she spent $10million on designer bag after posting video of ‘stealing' it
KIM Kardashian fans are convinced that she spent millions of dollars on a designer bag after posting video of 'stealing' it. An original Hermès Birkin Bag was sold for a record-breaking amount at an online auction. 8 Kim Kardashians pals questioned the star if she spent nearly 10million dollars Credit: Splash 8 The original Hermes Birkin bag was sold for a whopping $10million at Sotheby's Credit: PA 8 The reality star reposted an AI meme video which showed her breaking the glass case Credit: Splash The iconic status symbol - which was listed by Sotheby's - was originally created for actress and model Jane Birkin in 1984. Despite stains and scratches, it became the most expensive handbag ever sold after a buyer paid a huge €8.6 million ($10 million). Kim Kardashian, 44, took to social media to poke fun at the sale as she seemed to be eyeing up the bag. She posted a video on her Instagram which featured an AI version of herself by meme account RickDick. READ MORE ON KIM The character broke a glass case which contained the original Birkin bag, as the caption read: "birKIM." After the post, she followed up with a string of texts from various people, who all wondered if she had bought the extortionate accessory. One text read: "Please tell me you bought that Birkin. Would be BAD ASS." Another pal asked: "Are u the winner of the first Birkin bag?" Most read in Entertainment While a third enquired: "Did you buy Jane Birkin's birkin?!!?" As a fourth jokingly stated: ""Kim for real did you buy the original Birkin??? Or should I stop blaming you every time I lose an auction?" Kim Kardashian mocked for 'drunk' Balenciaga runway walk as fans ask 'what is she doing?' And someone else added: "Okay tell me the truth, did you buy the Birkin or not?" However, the designer bag actually went to a private collector from Japan - whose identity is known - despite the speculation. The bid was placed through Maiko Ichikawa who is the Country Head of Sotheby's Japan Jeff Bezos' wife According to the Bids were as high as $6.5 million, $6.8 million and €6.2 million ($7.2million) before the final price was agreed. 8 Despite scruffing, scratches and stains, bidding started at a whopping $1million Credit: Getty 8 The original Hermes bag was made for actress Jane Birkin Credit: AFP 8 Three bids were placed at over $6million before the final price was agreed Credit: PA 8 She reposted an AI meme onto her Instagram story which sent tongues wagging Credit: Splash 8 Kim's own friends questioned whether she was the one to buy the bag Credit: Instagram/@kimkardashian
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Original Hermès Birkin Bag Just Went Up for Sale and It's Expected to Make History: ‘Mother of All It Bags'
Original Hermès Birkin Bag Just Went Up for Sale and It's Expected to Make History: 'Mother of All It Bags' originally appeared on Parade. The original Birkin bag created for actress and model Jane Birkin in 1984 just went up for sale—and it's expected to make history with a record-breaking price. The iconic bag inspired legions of fashionistas for generations, all hoping to purchase the elusive Hermès Birkin, which remains scarce to this day. Sotheby's is set to auction Jane Birkin's original bag Thursday. The bag was created for the fashion icon after a chance meeting on an airplane with Hermès CEO Jean-Louis a video shared to social media, Sotheby's curator Dr. Lucia Savi explains the history and cultural impact of this iconic piece of fashion. 'This is the bag. The mother fashion icon,' she said, before recounting how the legendary design came to be. 'Jane Birkin was on a flight. She was carrying a basket,' Savi explained. 'The man sitting next to her said, 'You know, you should really have a better bag.' And it was none other than Dumas of the Hermès family.' Birkin—and her bag—went on to achieve icon status. The original Birkin is now up for sale for the first time in 25 years at Sotheby's Paris. It's expected to surpass the most expensive bag ever sold at auction, which fetched $500, Birkin, who died in 2023, donated the original purse in 1993 to a French AIDS charity. The Birkin was purchased again in 2000 by a Paris-based designer and collector. Fans were quick to speculate as to which celebrities might bid on Jane Birkin's original bag. The top contenders include Kim Kardashian and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' new wife, Lauren Sanchez. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Original Hermès Birkin Bag Just Went Up for Sale and It's Expected to Make History: 'Mother of All It Bags' first appeared on Parade on Jul 10, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
Mint
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
The first-ever Birkin Bag is up for sale; Here's how you can buy
Fashion enthusiasts or not, owning a Hermès Birkin Bag is a dream for many, even seen as a better investment. However, getting your hands on one is not as easy as it may seem- even those with deep pockets and powerful fashion connections often find themselves on endless waiting lists. But, what if we tell you the rarest of them all is about to become available to the highest bidder. Yes, it is the very first Hermès Birkin bag ever created, the OG, once made and carried by the iconic British singer and actor Jane Birkin, is going up for auction soon. The historic bag will be featured in Sotheby's Paris Fashion Icons sale on July 10, offering collectors and fashion enthusiasts a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of fashion history. The first Birkin bag is more than a fashion statement. It marks the beginning of a cultural phenomenon that today symbolises status, craftsmanship, taste and style, with prices starting at around $10,000. Crafted using sleek jet-black leather and accented with Hermès' iconic gold hardware, the first one is a saddle-style Birkin, engraved with the initials J.B. What makes it even more special is its origin story, which many might not know. In 1984, an encounter aboard a flight between style icon Jane Birkin and Hermès CEO Jean-Louis Dumas led to the creation of what today we know as the most sought-after bag in the world. Going by the story, Birkin's straw tote spilled its contents mid-flight, prompting her to casually remark on the need for a bag that was both stylish and functional. At that moment, Dumas sketched a design on an airplane sick bag, and the first blueprint of the Birkin bag was born. The very first Birkin ever made was gifted to Jane Birkin herself. It was sold by Jane in 1994 to raise funds for AIDS research. The bag found a home when a private collector known only as 'Catherine B,' took it home. Once again the iconic bag will go under the hammer at Sotheby's Paris Fashion Icons sale. Sotheby's has declined to specify a reserve price for the legendary bag publicly. "The Original Birkin holds the potential to redefine records," Morgane Halimi, Sotheby's global handbag and fashion head, said in a statement as per AFP. The current record for the most expensive handbag ever sold at auction was set in 2017 in Hong Kong, when a highly customised Hermès Birkin went under the hammer. The luxurious Birkin 30, crafted from rare crocodile skin and adorned with diamonds and white gold hardware, fetched an astonishing $510,000 at Christie's. The prototype Birkin will be exhibited at Sotheby's in New York from June 6 to 12 before being put on show in Paris. Bidding will open online on June 26 and close on July 10.
