This combination of pictures created on July 09, 2025 shows the "Birkin" bag by Hermes which belonged to British-French actress and singer Jane Birkin at the Sotheby's auction house in Paris on July 2, 2025 and which will be auctioned by Sotheby's as part of the Fashion Icons auction sale. (R) British actress and singer Jane Birkin, among many celebrities, takes part to the silent protest against a terrorist attack on March 29, during the International Jewish film Festival, at the "Rivoli-Beaubourg" cinema, in Paris, on March 31, 1985.. Birkin prototype bag that was designed by French luxury brand Hermes for British actress Jane Birkin, is set to be sold at auction house Sotheby's in Paris, on July 10, 2025. "The Original Birkin holds the potential to redefine records", Morgane Halimi, Sotheby's global handbag and fashion head, said in a statement. (Credit: ALAIN JOCARD and JACQUES DEMARTHON/Getty Images)
The world of vintage luxury fashion has undergone a remarkable transformation. What once lived in estate sales and dusty attics now commands global auction houses and elite collectors. Today, collectible designer items are cultural artifacts that carry histories, stories, and staggering price tags. The secondary market for vintage luxury has never been more captivating.
What Makes a Vintage Designer Piece Worth Millions?
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