An iconic bag created through a happy accident is an inspiration to accessory lovers everywhere: the Hermès Birkin bag.

He eventually gifted the actress a black calfskin prototype of the Birkin, suggesting that the purse be named after her.

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The trend, recently dubbed “Birkin-ifying,” is inspired by the eccentric way Jane Birkin accessorized ... known for toting her belongings around in wicker baskets, but when her things tumbled ...

Narrator: Hermès Birkin bags are some of the most ... please prepare for takeoff. Narrator: Jane was known for carrying a wicker basket wherever she went and used it for everything from groceries ...