Original Birkin bag sells at auction for record 8.6 million euros

Jane Berkin's original Hermes bag just sold at auction for a massive $8.6% million. That's equal to about€ 10 million US. Sues said only one fashion item has ever sold for more at auction.A pair of red slippers from the Wizard of Oz, which sold for $32.5% million last year. Bidding for the original Birkin started at €1 million, but quickly shot up. A Japanese buyer topped the rest at €7 million.Add on the fee, and we get to a whopping €8.6% million. The previous record for handbag at auction $513,000. The A ...