He sketched out the prospective tote on an airplane vomit bag, and after a few months, Birkin got a call that it was ready — and it’s the exact item being auctioned off today. “The most beautiful bag ...

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However, precedents such as the Birkin Himalaya sold for $513,000 in Hong Kong in 2017. The original Birkin, with its strong history and provenance, could lay claim to this record.

The original Hermès Birkin bag, which differs slightly form the model sold today, is on item in Sotheby's Fashion Icons auction, which takes place in Paris from June 26 to July 10.

Amazon is the latest retailer to sell affordable dupes of Hermés's iconic Kelly and Birkin bags. Buy Birkin and Kelly similar alternative online here.

Hermès Birkin bags are highly coveted status symbols among the wealthy, with five-figure price tags and long waitlists. The handmade leather bags start at around $10,000.