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Hermès to auction the first-ever Birkin bag in Paris this July

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By AFP Published June 5, 2025 French luxury brand Hermès created the first-ever Birkin bag for actress Jane Birkin, and the iconic piece will soon be auctioned in Paris. As a symbol of modern fashion history, the sale is expected to spark a bidding frenzy. Hermès Birkin bags on display during a press preview of…

Sotheby’s postpones historical gems auction after India backlash

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By AFP Published May 7, 2025 Sotheby’s in Hong Kong postponed an auction of gems with ties to early Buddhism on Wednesday after opposition from India, which said the jewels were the country’s religious and cultural heritage. AFP The Piprahwa gems, which the auction house said dated back to around 200 BC and were unearthed…

Hermès to auction the first-ever Birkin bag in Paris this July

Sotheby’s postpones historical gems auction after India backlash

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