A Legend Finds a New Owner On July 10, 2025, the very first Birkin bag, custom-made for Jane Birkin in 1984, went up for auction at Sotheby's in Paris. After an intense ten-minute bidding war, the bag sold to a private Japanese collector for €7 million (approximately $10.1 million including fees), making it the most expensive handbag ever.
Discover the unique Bag Auction of Rotary Rijk van Nijmegen on Sunday 3 November 2024 in the Stevenskerk, Nijmegen! This special event offers a chance to get your hands on new and pre-loved designer bags, while contributing to poverty reduction in the region. Enjoy a lively bag market, inspiring lectures by experts such as Sigrid Ivo and Borre Akkersdijk, and learn more during workshops by Mieke Ruijs. Don't miss this chance to make a difference and score beautiful bags at the same time! Come and be surprised by the creativity and good cause behind this auction!
