The First Birkin Is Going to Auction.

There’s a kind of luxury that isn’t loud.

There’s a kind of luxury that isn’t loud.
It doesn’t scream status.
It doesn’t beg for attention.
It simply exists quietly and meaningfully by holding stories that shaped the world.

On July 10th, one such story will be passed on.

Jane Birkin’s original Birkin bag, the very first is going to auction.

Not a replica. Not a limited edition. The Birkin. The one she carried through the chaos and creativity of her life. Scribbled on. Softened by use. Marked by time. A bag that became a symbol and not because it was perfect, but because it was hers.

And now, through Sotheby’s Paris, it’s ready for someone else to carry the story forward.

Across the world, collectors know this feeling. The thrill of owning something with history. The pride of preserving meaning. The quiet joy of being part of something larger than yourself. Collecting is when luxury goods stop being about the item and more about the spirit it carries.

Here in Nigeria, we’re no strangers to beauty. We understand craftsmanship. We know how to dress, how to host, how to live well. But there’s another layer of taste- one that’s growing quietly in our circles:
The art of collecting. The power of provenance. The elegance of firsts.

This auction is more than an event. It’s a symbol of what it means to care about culture - not just through what we create, but through what we keep.

So maybe this moment isn’t just about a bag.
Maybe it’s an invitation.
To value things that last.
To own with meaning.
To live with intention.
And to build a culture where legacy is something you can actually hold in your hands.