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Lucy Liu still gets reminded of Sex and the City role

Lucy Liu has recalled her cameo role in Sex and the City

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‘The value of the bag just diminished by 10 grand’: Woman sends $70K ultra-rare Hermès Birkin to The RealReal to sell. Then she gets it back

If you’re looking to sell a Birkin bag, things like packaging are of vital importance. So, when TheRealReal sent back an influencer’s bag in less-than-perfect condition, they were less than pleased.

The Mary Sue

Woman walks into Hermès without an appointment. She can’t believe the response when she asks for a Birkin: ‘Begging to spend 10s of thousands is wild’

With Sotheby’s reporting that prices range from $15,000 to $35,000, Birkin bags are the must-have accessory for any serious luxury shopper. According to Sotheby’s, demand for the Hermès product has never been higher. Birkin sales were up by 70% in 2025, compared to 2024. Moreover, they’ve nearly doubled since 2023.

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Gwyneth Paltrow puts wardrobe clearout and keepsakes up for auction

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The Independent UK

Gwyneth Paltrow auctions 300 personal items, from expired ID cards to Coldplay earmuffs

Sale ranges from everyday objects to rare Birkin bags and Paltrow’s most-treasured red carpet gowns

The Independent UK

‘It felt like extortion’: Woman buys Hermès Birkin. Then she shares the ‘game’ she had to play to get it

No matter the industry, a retailer’s goal is usually the same: get customers to buy their product. But for some luxury fashion houses, the dynamic is flipped. Instead, it’s the customer who has to prove themselves before being allowed to make a purchase.

The Mary Sue

California cops make a burglary arrest. Then find $6 million worth of stolen Birkin bags and other luxury goods

Investigators also found more than $800,000 in cash and 20 firearms at the suspect’s home

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Is secondhand luxury becoming a smarter investment than an ISA?

With ISA allowances set to tighten and the designer fashion resale market flourishing, it might be time to consider a new asset class, says Amira Arasteh

Evening Standard

Carole Middleton Attends Cheltenham Races Wearing Princess Kate’s Hat—and a Surprising Luxury Accessory

Carole Middleton stepped out in her more luxurious fashion statement yet.

Marie Claire

The Traitors Cast Told Maura Rob Would Screw Her Again Over That Birkin, But Lisa Rinna Stepped In To Save The Day

The RHOBH icon came through.

Cinemablend

See Maura With The (Pricey) Birkin Bag Rob Bought Her After He Robbed Her On The Traitors

He's a man of his word (in this instance).

Cinemablend

Maura Higgins Finally Accepts Her Consolation Hermès Birkin Bag From Rob Rausch on Live TV

"I will accept nothing less than a Birkin handbag. I deserve that."

Marie Claire

Jennifer Lopez Trades Her Rare Hermès Birkin for a Discreet New Designer Bag

Good news for my budget.

Marie Claire

This Celebrity-Loved Tote is Chanel's Answer to the Birkin Bag

It's just as difficult to get hold of, too

Marie Claire

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Kylie Jenner Finally Pulls Her Six-Figure Hermès Himalayan Birkin Out of Styling Retirement

Long time, no see.

The Mary Sue

Woman wants Hermes Birkin at boutique price. So she uses hack while in Paris. But not everyone’s happy: ‘Do people not know how to gatekeep anymore’

Anyone who loves designer bags knows how expensive they are. The more high-end the brand, the higher the price tag, which can read into the thousands.

Woman & Home

Victoria Beckham confirms cerulean blue as this season's standout shade in double breasted blazer and suit trousers

Spotted in Paris earlier this week, Victoria Beckham makes a case for statement tailoring

The Independent UK

Vietnam to auction tycoon’s Birkin bags to recoup fraud losses

Authorities aim to recover billions after Truong My Lan’s conviction

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Marie Claire

Victoria and David Beckham Tote Equally-Rare, Hers-and-His Hermès Birkins Through Paris

The couple that Birkins together, stays together.

Marie Claire

Jennifer Lopez Styles a Rare Hermès Birkin Bag With a Plunging Black Dress for a Daytime Vintage Shopping Spree

Plus, a plunging dress.

Cinemablend

Kim Kardashian Admits Even Celebs Like Ellen DeGeneres Reached Out About All’s Fair’s Elephant Birkin Bag Controversy, But What’s The Real Story?

Many objected to this choice.

The Mary Sue

Man walks into Hermes with no purchase history. That didn’t stop them from taking him to the VIP room: ‘Consumerismcore?’

A man has managed to do the ‘unthinkable’ by getting into the Hermès VIP room with zero prior purchase history.

Cinemablend

Kylie Jenner's End Of Year Pics Show Just How Much She Spent On Luggage, And It's Blowing My Mind

If the bags cost this much, imagine the value of the clothes inside!

Marie Claire

Kylie Jenner Is Starting 2026 With Two Rare Hermès Bags, a Gold Bikini, and Some Alo Yoga Essentials

Her accessories included Cartier jewelry worth $57,200.

The Mary Sue

Woman goes to Disneyland in California. Then she tries to buy the viral Disney Hermes Birkin: ‘$19,000 for that’

Nothing screams “the happiest place on Earth” quite like spending five figures on a plain brown purse with zero Disney flair. A California woman was visiting Disneyland and thought she should check out the buzz surrounding the ‘Disney Hermès Birkin.’

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