Jane Birkin, known for being an actress, singer, and fashion icon, is the inspiration behind the high-end Hermes bag 'Birkin.' She met the president of Hermes almost 40 years ago and was presented with a bag specially made for her, giving birth to the iconic Birkin bag.
However, she didn't treat the bag preciously. Instead, she would use it with added trinkets and keychains. She wasn't interested in using the luxury bag to elevate her worth; she valued living freely as herself.
She gained popularity in Japan and appeared on various TV shows. One notable appearance was on 'Waratte Iitomo,' where she surprised the viewers by wildly swinging and slamming the bag on the floor, saying it's sturdy, and that's how bags should be used. She aimed to shock the perception of Japanese people using luxury bags as a symbol of being rich.
She continued to contribute to society by auctioning her bag for charity and donating to the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake. She didn't cling to her possessions and consistently spread love and courage to others. Despite her light makeup and messy hair, she was truly beautiful and charismatic. Though she passed away on July 28th this year, her charm will never fade away."