Jane Birkin’s enduring style legacy
Jane Birkin, who died Sunday aged 76, will be remembered for many things: Her collaboration with long-time partner Serge Gainsbourg, her vocals on his hit “Je T’aime… Moi Non Plus” and her acting on both stage and screen, among much else.
It is in fashion, however, that her legacy may endure the longest.
The London-born muse who became a star in France, her adopted homeland, has long been considered a style icon. This is thanks, in no small part, to the famous Hermès bag named after her.Birkin’s own Hermès Birkin bags were renowned for their well-worn appearance and chaotic…
