Former fan of the sixties, symbol of the yé-yés, muse of Gainsbourg, but also ours, Jane Birkin knew how to cross and mark the eras to rise to the rank of icon and inspire us with a pretty pair of purple sequined socks.
Jane, the actress
Slogan. Although the tests were disastrous, Jane got the lead role and met Serge Gainsbourg on the set, who would become her partner in everyday life and with whom she would form one of the most publicized couples .
Already the mother of a little Kate born from her union with the composer John Barry , Jane gives birth to Charlotte Gainsbourg for whom she will put her career on hold for a year. She will subsequently give the reply to Brigitte Bardot and will be one of the main characters in Serge Gainsbourg's first film . Continuing her career as an actress, she will be directed by prestigious directors such as Jean-Luc Godard, Jacques Rivette, Alain Resnais, Agnès Varda, Jean-Pierre Mocky , but also Jacques Doillon , her companion with her breakup with Gainsbourg.
Jane, the singer
Jane Birkin will also embrace a career as a singer . First, by covering with Serge Gainsbourg the sulphurous title "Je t'aime…moi non plus" , then by releasing one after the other her own albums, mostly written by Serge Gainsbourg.
After his death, she sang his songs in her own way and gave a series of concerts all over the world. She also collaborated with other equally talented artists such as Miossec, MC Solaar, Brian Molko from the group Placebo, Mickey 3D, Dominique A and Étienne Daho, with whom she maintained a deep friendship .
It is also the latter who will compose and produce his latest album “Oh! Pardon tu dormais ”, released in December 2020 .
Jane, the fashion icon
A true inspiration , Jane Birkin has left her mark on the world of fashion . Noted for her androgynous style , she highlights her figure with numerous short dresses and mini-shorts , even daring to be transparent .
But when you think of Jane Birkin's look , it's impossible not to think of the flared jeans, the white t-shirt and her iconic wicker basket. In addition, she forged the foundations of today's Parisian style and is a source of inspiration for influencers and designers such as Jeanne Damas, Louise Follain and Anne-Laure Mais .
The Hermès brand also pays tribute to her by creating, in collaboration with Jane herself, the famous Birkin bag, in the image of the young woman: practical but no less elegant . A true collector's item and the first it-bag , the Birkin has become a prestigious bag, very exclusive and reselling at increasingly high prices, becoming a better investment than gold or the stock market .
Jane, the committed woman
A woman of influence , Jane is no less committed. On the humanitarian level, she works with UNICEF , Médecins du Monde and SOS Syria , she also went to Japan after the terrible tsunami of 2011. She became the patron of the French Telethon in 2001 and participated several times in the Enfoirés concert .
As an artist , she showed her support for her fellow intermittent performers by cancelling some of her performances during the 2014 strikes.
She is also a volunteer in the fight against AIDS and against homophobia .
Jane Birkin is a relatively inspiring woman, so it was natural for us to dedicate our pair of Jane socks to her.