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The Birkin’s story began on a 1981 Air France flight when Jane Birkin accidentally spilled her wicker basket onto Hermès artistic director Jean-Louis Dumas. She mentioned her struggle to find a spacious, practical handbag, especially while traveling with her daughter. Inspired by her needs and style, Dumas sketched a design that would become the iconic Birkin.

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