Jane Birkin

[Grand Maven]

Bazaar said "It is now the most valuable handbag ever sold at auction."

 

[Amka]

According to this article, it was purchased by Shinsuke Sakimoto, CEO of Valuence Japan.

Japanese Company Buys Original Birkin Bag for ¥1.47 Billion

Who is the Japanese collector behind the historic Sotheby's acquisition of Jane Birkin's original Birkin bag?

www.tokyoweekender.com

 

[china_doll]

According to this article, it was purchased by Shinsuke Sakimoto, CEO of Valuence Japan.

Japanese Company Buys Original Birkin Bag for ¥1.47 Billion

Who is the Japanese collector behind the historic Sotheby's acquisition of Jane Birkin's original Birkin bag?

www.tokyoweekender.com

Yes, Valuence released a press statement on it. They plan to hold an exhibit sometime in the future.

https://www.valuence.inc/en/news/2025/07/11/original_birkin/

 

[Flowerlily]

What it feels like to spend $10M on a handbag, according to the man who did it​

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/08/01/style/japan-birkin-valuence-auction-hnk-intl