A Business & Lifestyle e-zine by Bhakti Chuganee
Jane Birkin’s original Hermès Birkin sold for £8.6 million ($10.1 million) at Sotheby’s Paris, setting records for the most valuable handbag and luxury item sold in Europe. This auction attracted global attention, showcasing the enduring appeal of the Birkin bag and celebrating its legacy linked to Jane Birkin.
Jane Birkin’s original Hermes Birkin handbag will be auctioned at Sotheby’s in Paris on July 10, 2025, following an exhibition in New York. Known as a one-of-a-kind piece of fashion history, it revolutionized luxury accessories. The unique original features, absent in later versions, contribute to its legendary status in pop culture.
Christie’s summer auction in May 2025 will feature the Golconda Blue, the largest Fancy Vivid Blue diamond ever auctioned at 23.24 carats, with an estimated value of $35 – 50 million. This historic gem, with royal origins and stunning color, is set in a ring by JAR, embodying elegance and rarity.
Envisioned by Nita Ambani about eight years ago, the newly opened Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai, is a first-of-its-kind space in the sphere of arts in the country.
Taking inspiration from the fact that India is a country that loves to try new things, Goa based Anish Reddy recently launched a hard seltzer called Pursue.
While sustainable clothing is getting attention, so is sustainable footwear now.