Naomi Campbell with her Birkin

Have you been lusting for the famed Hermès Birkin handbag but can’t afford the hefty price tag? On November 10th, 2009 the House of Hermes will host its annual charity event. Celebrities donate their vintage Hermès Birkin handbags to be auctioned off. Proceeds will benefit The White Ribbon Alliance, a charity aimed at stopping women’s mortality in childbirth. The most recent celeb to take part in the cause is Naomi Campbell, who is a global ambassador. She is donating her pale green alligator Birkin.

The tradition of celebs donating their famed Hermès Birkin bags started after Jane Birkin auctioned off her namesake purse, followed by Princess Stephanie of Monaco contributing a bag that belonged to her mother Grace Kelly. The iconic Birkin bag is known for having a three-year waiting list and retails from $6,000 and up for more exotic skins like Campbell’s version.