The iconic Hermés Birkin handbag that costs north of $10,000 was conceived on an airplane sickness bag

• Jane Birkin, the inspiration behind the iconic Birkin bag, died inside her Paris home on Sunday. 
• The bag is a status symbol and fetches thousands of dollars on the resale market. 
• Birkin revealed the origin story of the handbag to a Vogue contributor in 2012. 

The iconic Hermés Birkin handbag, which is named after the late singer and actress Jane Birkin, is one of the most coveted luxury items in the world – its origin story is less glamorous, however.