Kim Kardashian has seemingly given one Chinese fan an unforgettable fashion keepsake after appearing to sign a Hermès Birkin bag during her current trip to China. A video circulating online shows Kardashian being handed the luxury handbag before she appears to sign it with a gold marker.
The moment has quickly caught the attention of luxury fashion fans because the bag was described in the original social media post as being worth around £60,356 ($80,000). However, that price has not been independently confirmed, and the exact Birkin model has also not been identified by a reliable source.
Kim Kardashian Signs the Birkin
The clip shows Kardashian standing with a group of people as a fan presents her with the Hermès handbag. She appears to pause before putting her signature on the bag, creating an unusual moment involving one of the world's most famous luxury accessories.
A Chinese super fan of Kim Kardashian asked her to sign her Hermes birkin talk about iconic 👏🔥 pic.twitter.com/mRe8Ma0SCt
— leandre koffi (@leandek15) September 28, 2026
The original post on Reddit was titled, 'Kim Kardashian was asked to sign a £60,356 ($80,000) Birkin in China'. It was posted on 28 September, shortly after Kardashian was photographed in China with members of her family.
The video itself does not confirm the bag's exact value or model. For that reason, the reported £60,356 ($80,000) price should be treated as a claim from the social media post rather than a verified sale price or official Hermès valuation.
A Rare Request for a Luxury Bag
Signing a handbag is very different from signing a photograph or piece of clothing. A Birkin is a luxury item that is closely linked to its condition, materials and history, making any permanent mark a much bigger decision for its owner.
Kardashian has a long history with Hermès bags and has been photographed with several rare Birkin styles. Vogue has previously documented her carrying a custom Birkin painted by artist George Condo, while other reports have noted her collection of highly valuable Hermès pieces.
Her love of the brand also goes back years. In 2013, Kardashian sold two Hermès bags through Heritage Auctions, including a Birkin with an opening bid of £7,553 ($10,000), showing that the star has long been part of the world of high-end Hermès collecting.
Why the Birkin Is So Valuable
The Hermès Birkin was created after a chance meeting between actress Jane Birkin and Hermès chief executive Jean-Louis Dumas. The bag was later named after Birkin and became one of the French fashion house's best-known designs.
Its price can vary widely depending on the leather, size, hardware and rarity. People reported in 2024 that Birkin bags can range from about £7,553 ($10,000) to as much as £1.51 million ($2 million), while Sotheby's has documented rare examples selling for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Kardashian herself has carried some of the most expensive Birkin styles. In 2023, she was photographed in Osaka with a rare Himalayan crocodile Birkin, with auction values for similar bags reaching hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Kardashian's China Trip
The signing moment comes as Kardashian is spending time in China with members of her family. She was photographed in Shanghai on 26 September wearing a vintage Dior dress with a mandarin-style collar during the trip.
Kardashian was reported to be travelling with her mother Kris Jenner, sister Khloé Kardashian and several family members. The reason for the trip has not been clearly stated in the reports, although the family has made several public appearances while in Shanghai.
The timing has also brought more attention to Kardashian's connection with Chinese audiences. Kris Jenner had already gained attention on Chinese social media earlier this year, where users referred to her as 'Lady Luck', a nickname that she has embraced during the family's visit.
The Fan Behind the Viral Moment
The identity of the person who presented the Birkin has not been confirmed by a major news outlet. Some commenters on Reddit described him as a Chinese luxury reseller or influencer, but those claims have not been independently verified and should not be treated as established fact.
The social media footage also does not establish whether the fan plans to keep the signed Birkin or sell it. Comments online have speculated about a possible resale, but there is no verified listing or completed sale for the signed bag at the time of publication.
What is clear from the video is that Kardashian was asked to put her name on the Birkin and appears to have done so. Whether the signature becomes the bag's most important detail is something only the collector and the future luxury market can determine.
