The Hermès Birkin, loved by Nita Ambani, Victoria Beckham and Grace Kelly – how did the French luxury fashion house's marque handbag come about?

The Hermès Birkin, loved by Nita Ambani, Victoria Beckham and

The Hermès Birkin, loved by Nita Ambani, Victoria Beckham and

The Hermès Birkin, loved by Nita Ambani, Victoria Beckham and

The Hermès Birkin, loved by Nita Ambani, Victoria Beckham and

The Hermès Birkin, loved by Nita Ambani, Victoria Beckham and

The Hermès Birkin, loved by Nita Ambani, Victoria Beckham and

The Hermès Birkin, loved by Nita Ambani, Victoria Beckham and

The Hermès Birkin, loved by Nita Ambani, Victoria Beckham and

The Hermès Birkin, loved by Nita Ambani, Victoria Beckham and

The Hermès Birkin, loved by Nita Ambani, Victoria Beckham and

The Hermès Birkin, loved by Nita Ambani, Victoria Beckham and

The Hermès Birkin, loved by Nita Ambani, Victoria Beckham and