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First ever Birkin bag to be auctioned in July

The first Birkin bag that was designed by French luxury brand Hermes for actress Jane Birkin in 1984, will be auctioned in Paris on July 10, auction house Sotheby's said Thursday. The large black leather tote, whose design went on to become one of the most famous and expensive bags in the world, will be the centrepiece of the "Fashion Icons"...

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Paco Rabanne, Mary Quant and Jane Birkin: The fashion personalities that left us in 2023

Only a few days to go until the end of 2023. Before the year draws to a close and a new chapter begins in 2024, FashionUnited takes a look back at some of the highlights. While 2023 brought its share of good news - brand development, the creation of new labels and collaborations - it was also marked by some sad moments, with the deaths of major...

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Jane Birkin, style icon and Hermès muse, has died

Renowned English Franco style icon, actress, and singer, Jane Birkin, has passed away at the age of 76. The Paris-based Ms. Birkin, originally hailing from London, had established herself in France to pursue a flourishing career in both singing and acting. Famed for her embodiment of the enigmatic Parisian allure, Birkin's preference for boyish...

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Why top runway fashion models never smile

They wear the world's most beautiful and expensive clothes yet their faces are the picture of blank boredom. Why do fashion models always look so miserable? "You don't smile. It is just not done," said model Ty Ogunkoya as catwalk stars criss-crossed Paris for fashion week. In his decade as a top model, the 26-year-old Nigerian-born Londoner has...

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Jane Birkin wants Hermès to stop using her name for Birkin bag

New York - For over three decades the Hermès Birkin bag has been one of the ultimate status symbols. It was practically the designer bag that was unrivaled by virtually any other designer bag. With its 10,000 dollar and up price tag and almost three year waiting list, finally getting your hands on one of those bags was a sign you had made it to...