Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Birkin 25 Limited Edition Brique, Écru, Mauve Sylvestre Toile Quadrille and Terre Battue Swift Leather Palladium Hardware
This Limited Edition Birkin 25 is a masterwork of textile geometry and color theory.
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Date stamp
- B (2023)
- Material
- Toile Quadrille & Swift Leather
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Brique, Écru, Mauve Sylvestre (Toile) & Terre Battue (Leather)
- Metallic finish
- Palladium
- Dimensions
- L 25 × H 20 × D 13 cm | L 9.8" × H 7.9" × D 5.1"
- Care
- Protect from humidity, prolonged light and extreme heat, and seek an appropriate assessment before treatment. Care Guide
The story behind the Birkin
Originated in 1984 from a conversation between Jane Birkin and Hermès Executive Chairman Jean-Louis Dumas; its structural lineage traces to the Haut à Courroies. Familiar sizes are 25, 30, 35 and 40 cm, alongside miniature, shoulder and travel versions, in both Retourné and Sellier construction.
Discover Hermès Birkin BagsIt features the "Toile Quadrille" canvas, a complex, checkered weave that interlaces threads of Brique (Brick Red), Écru (Unbleached), and Mauve Sylvestre (Woodland Pink) to create a vibrant, textured grid. This lightweight, structured body is framed by Terre Battue Swift leather, a clay-toned hue ("Beaten Earth") that perfectly anchors the warmth of the canvas. Swift leather is chosen for these pairings due to its smooth, almost matte finish, which harmonizes with the dry hand of the Toile better than a grained Togo or Clémence would.
Accented with cool Palladium hardware, the composition feels both nostalgic, recalling the original canvas Haut à Courroies travel bags, and distinctly modern in its 25cm proportions. Produced in 2023 (Stamp B), this piece offers the whimsicality of a novelty bag with the structural integrity of a heritage piece. Store fresh.
Collector's Insight:
Toile (canvas) Birkins are a significant sub-genre in high-level collecting. They are prized for their lightness and their nod to the brand's equestrian utility roots. The Quadrille edition is particularly desirable because it introduces a pattern usually reserved for silk or accessories onto the bag itself, a texture play that stands out in a sea of monochrome leather.
Resale Insight:
Limited Edition 25cm Birkins are consistently among the strongest performers in the non-exotic category. The mix of materials and the specific weaving technique adds manufacturing complexity that justifies a premium over standard leather models. A pristine 2023 example is a prime candidate for a long-term hold.
Condition, defined +
Every piece is graded on the JANEFINDS five-tier scale: 1 Pristine, 2 Excellent, 3 Very Good, 4 Good, 5 Vintage, Well-Loved. Each tier is defined in writing in The Condition Guide.
The JANEFINDS standard +
Every piece is authenticated in-house and individually inspected, and ships with a JANEFINDS Certificate of Authenticity.
Delivery and payment +
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Returns +
A return may be requested within 24 hours of delivery, with the security tag intact and the piece returned complete and in original condition. Approved returns carry a 5% restocking fee. Full details in our Returns and Exchanges policy.
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The Condition Guide
