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Lot Details

WIDTH 10 in. (25 cm.)
HEIGHT: 8 in. (20.25 cm.)
DEPTH: 5.25 in. (13.25 cm.)
HANDLE DROP: 2 in. (5 cm.)
ORIGIN: France
ACCESSORIES: Hermès box, Hermès dust bag, clochette, lock, two keys, clochette dust bag, felt, rain protector, care book, ribbon, and boutique receipt (Full set)

Please note this lot is the property of a private individual.

LOT ESSAY
The Birkin has seen the best times in the arms of luminaries since forever. It is no secret that getting your hands on a new Birkin is difficult as the label produces the bag in scarce quantities, each one handcrafted by a single artisan, taking laborious hours and immense skill to create. The exclusivity is further augmented with unique leathers, nonpareil customizations, colorways, and renditions that keep the ‘dream of owning a Birkin’ alive. The Himalayan Birkin, Tressage, and Shadow are some tour de force that comes from Hermès’ atelier, and joining the list of these special edition bags is the Hermès In and Out Birkin.

This new member of the Hermès Birkin family features an x-ray inspired design and distinctive packaging. Accented with palladium-plated hardware, the In and Out Birkin is crafted in the super smooth Swift leather in Biscuit. The front of the bag offers an imagined peak into the In and Out’s contents. Among the goodies are a Rodeo Charm in an exotic skin, an Hermès lipstick, a small Hermès dust bag, an Hermès pencil wrapped in braided leather, and a chaine d’ancre strap coin purse released in Hermès’ lanyard collection. All of these products are currently available at Hermès boutiques with the exception of the rodeo charm. The bag itself comes in the classic Hermès orange box with a unique navy interior. The In and Out Birkin’s dust bag also features a navy Hermès logo and drawstrings to match the box’s interior, rather than the typical dark brown.

Hermes

Hermès International S.A., or simply Hermès, is a French luxury goods manufacturer established in 1837. It specializes in leather goods, lifestyle accessories, home furnishings, perfumery, jewelry, watches, and ready-to-wear. Its logo, a Duc carriage with the horse, has been the insignia of the brand since the 1950s.

Founded by Thierry Hermès, the company started as a harness workshop servicing noblemen, creating high-quality wrought harnesses and bridles for the carriage trade. Hermès's son, Charles-Émile, took over management from his father in 1880 and moved the shop to 24 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, where it remains. The family-run business introduced saddlery and started selling their product retail catering to the elites of Europe, North Africa, Russia, Asia, and the Americas. In 1920, they added accessories and clothing collections to their growing product list.