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The original Hermès Birkin bag, an iconic status symbol, will be auctioned in Paris next month. This handcrafted, spacious bag, inspired by Jane Birkin, will be the highlight of Sotheby's "Fashion Icons" auction on July 10. The bag, distinguished by several unique features, was created after a chance encounter between Jane Birkin and Hermès' then-CEO, Jean-Louis Dumas, on a plane in 1984.

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