Jane Birkin, British-born actress and namesake of iconic Hermès

Who is Jane Birkin, when was she with Serge Gainsbourg and why did Hermès name a bag after her?

Jane Birkin, the namesake of the iconic Hermès bag, is dead at 76. Here are 10 photos of the French-British 'It' girl throughout her colorful life.

The ultimate It Bag: How a chance meeting with Jane Birkin on a plane created the Hermes legend

Birkins hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

Who was Jane Birkin and why Hermès named iconic bag after her - OK! Magazine

Remembering Jane Birkin, the muse behind Hermès Birkin handbag: the late English-born actress-singer was a cultural icon of the 60s and 70s – so how did she inspire the 'It' bag of

Remembering Jane Birkin, the muse behind Hermès Birkin handbag: the late English-born actress-singer was a cultural icon of the 60s and 70s – so how did she inspire the 'It' bag of

Jane Birkin, Actress Who Inspired Hermès Birkin Bag, Dead at 76

The fascinating story of how Jane Birkin inspired the world's most famous handbag

Remembering Jane Birkin, the muse behind Hermès Birkin handbag: the late English-born actress-singer was a cultural icon of the 60s and 70s – so how did she inspire the 'It' bag of

A Timeless Icon The History of the Hermès Birkin Bag

Remembering Jane Birkin, the muse behind Hermès Birkin handbag: the late English-born actress-singer was a cultural icon of the 60s and 70s – so how did she inspire the 'It' bag of