The London-born singer-and-actress - who died on Sunday (16.07.23) aged 76 - famously inspired the company's Birkin bag after their chairman Jean-Louis Dumas sat next to her on a flight and witnessed her struggling with her luggage, prompting the design of a larger leather accessory with pockets, and the brand have hailed the iconic star's 'soft elegance' and 'natural curiosity'. Fashion house Hermes have paid tribute to 'close friend and long-time companion' Jane Birkin.
