Princess Diana, Jane Birkin, Grace Kelly: the iconic bags named after these legendary women (photos, videos).

Some iconic bags have been named after renowned women who inspired designers with their charisma, style, or status. These accessories bear the names of actresses, directors, and royal figures. This is reported by L'Officiel.

Birkin (Hermès) — Jane Birkin

One of the most coveted and expensive bags in the world, the Birkin, was created in 1984 by the French fashion house Hermès in honor of British-French actress and singer Jane Birkin. According to legend, Birkin accidentally met then-executive director of Hermès Jean-Louis Dumas on a plane and complained about the inconvenience of her bag. It was then that the idea was born to create a spacious, elegant, and practical bag, which later became a symbol of status and luxury.

This accessory can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, and there is often a waiting list.

In particular, Jennifer Lopez frequently appears in public with Birkin bags.

Lady Dior (Dior) — Princess Diana

The Lady Dior bag was named after Princess Diana. In 1995, the First Lady of France, Bernadette Chirac, gifted it to the Princess of Wales during an official visit. The first wife of British King Charles III adored this bag and wore it frequently, making the accessory iconic. Initially called Chouchou, it was later renamed Lady Dior after its association with Diana.

Notably, Angelina Jolie has been seen carrying this bag.

Not just Dior. Princess Diana's style was so iconic that another bag was named in her honor. Nearly 20 years after Gucci released the cult bamboo-handled bag in 1991, the fashion house reintroduced it from the archives and reimagined it for release in 2021.

Jackie (Gucci) — Jacqueline Kennedy

The Jackie 1961 bag from Gucci was originally named Constance, but after Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was frequently seen with it in public, the brand renamed it Jackie. This model became the epitome of the refined style of the First Lady of the United States.

Kelly (Hermès) — Grace Kelly

Before 1956, this bag from Hermès was called Sac à dépêches, but after Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco, used it to shield her pregnant belly from paparazzi, the accessory gained immense popularity. Subsequently, Hermès renamed the bag Kelly in honor of the actress and royal figure.

Sofia (Salvatore Ferragamo) — Sophia Loren

The brand Salvatore Ferragamo created the Sofia bag in honor of the legendary Italian actress Sophia Loren. She is known for her unique style: the bag embodies Italian elegance and sophistication.

Alexa (Mulberry) — Alexa Chung

The British brand Mulberry launched the Alexa bag in 2010, inspired by the style of TV presenter and model Alexa Chung. Her relaxed yet elegant style is reflected in the design of the bag, which became iconic.

Stam (Marc Jacobs) — Jessica Stam

Designer Marc Jacobs was so captivated by Canadian model Jessica Stam that he named a bag in her honor. Debuting in 2005, the Stam quickly became an accessory favored by Beyoncé, Lindsay Lohan, and other stars. Although the bag has since been discontinued and not revived, it can still be found on second-hand websites.

Del Rey (Mulberry) — Lana Del Rey

Another IT girl who received her own Mulberry bag is Lana Del Rey. The then-creative director Emma Hill was a big fan of the singer's music video for Video Games, so she designed a bag specifically for her, named Del Rey.

Diane (Jason Wu) — Diane Kruger

The model turned actress Diane Kruger inspired Jason Wu to create the Diane bag. This elegant crossbody bag in a 70s style debuted in the designer's spring-summer 2015 collection.

SC (Louis Vuitton) — Sofia Coppola

Unlike most other celebrities with bags named after them, director Sofia Coppola was involved in the design of her namesake bag. She collaborated with Marc Jacobs, the creative director of the fashion house at the time, to create the SC bag in 2010.

Nina (Gabriela Hearst) — Nina Simone

Named after artist and activist Nina Simone, the Gabriela Hearst Nina bag quickly became a hit. The unique round bag has been carried by celebrities such as Meghan Markle and Gillian Anderson.

Demi (Gabriela Hearst) — Demi Moore

When Demi Moore asked Gabriela Hearst to create a custom smaller version of the Nina bag for Princess Eugenie's wedding, she agreed, even going so far as to name the accessory in her honor.

Let’s remember who inherited the unique Jane Birkin bags after her death.