Though Jane Birkin was not born in France, her style – which turned wicker baskets, cropped T-shirts, men's blazers and dishevelled fringes into fashionable must-haves – came to define that otherwise indefinable "Gallic" look. Since her death was announced on Sunday, there has been a boom in all things Birkin. Vestiaire Collective, a French-founded high-end resale site that sells worldwide, says it is already seeing a heightened interest in Breton stripes, wide-leg trousers and A-line skirts – all based on the performer's nonchalant, offhand look. Depop, the e-commerce site that is geared towards a slightly younger market, says the Birkin effect is in full swing, with straw basket bags – similar to the Portuguese style she hooked over her arm during the 60s – up by 28% overnight, as well as searches for "French girl" across the board. But it's the Birkin, a handbag that once transcended its namesake, that is likely to return to the spotlight in light of ...
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