Whether chillin’ or workin’, Jacob Godfrey’s got his Birkin. Much like the Hollywood hunks and A-list athletes who elevate their swag with the Hermès handbag, he’s leading the charge in the “Man ...

Nothing says luxury quite like a Birkin bag — look no further than their hefty price tags. Named after French actress Jane Birkin, the Hermès carryall was created in 1984 after Birkin told ...

Two Hermès bags previously owned by Jane Birkin sold at auction this year for millions of dollars. But beyond those high-profile sales, prices for secondhand Birkin and Kelly bags have been sliding ...

The original Hermès Birkin bag, once worn by the late actor and singer Jane Birkin, is heading to auction at Sotheby's this summer. The leather handbag inspired what would be become one of the world's ...

The Hermès Birkin bag surpassed the definition of "accessory" long ago. "Fashion legend" is more accurate. It has its own mythical origin story involving a chance meeting between French actress Jane ...

A massive price tag isn't unheard of in the world of Birkins, but this one is surely the most iconic. Sotheby's auction house just sold Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag, designed and named after the ...

Budget-conscious buyers looking for luxury alternatives have flocked to Walmart’s Birkin bag look-alike, nicknamed the “Wirkin.” The leather handbag available on Walmart’s website is a more affordable ...

The original Hermès Birkin bag, which acted as the blueprint for what would become one of the most desirable celebrity status symbols in the world, will go under the hammer in Paris next month. The ...

The Hermès Birkin may now stand as the ultimate symbol of status and exclusivity, but it began by chance — the result of a spilled purse and a serendipitous meeting on a short flight. "The birth of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the intersection of leadership, culture & equity in business. The Hermès Birkin is a “globally recognized emblem of status ...