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Original 1984 Hermes Birkin bag belonging to the late Jane Birkin becomes most valuable handbag ever as it sells for £8.6million

The original Birkin, named after the British actress and singer, is now also the second most expensive fashion item to ever be sold, after it went under the hammer at Sotheby's in Paris on Thursday.