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Hermès Birkin 35 Retourné Noir Togo Gold Hardware
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Date stamp
- Z (2021)
- Material
- Togo
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Noir (89)
- Metallic finish
- Gold
- Dimensions
- L 35 × H 25 × D 18 cm | L 13.8" × H 9.8" × D 7.1"
- Condition notes
- New, with protective plastic on all hardware.
- Includes
- Full Set, Box
- Notes
- Shown with a daisy charm and a Rodeo charm that are not included.
- Care
- Veau Togo: Becomes more supple with use. 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 BagsRounded seams soften the outline while the twin rolled handles keep the upper silhouette defined. The flap and two sangles draw the opening together around the central turn-lock.
The pebbled grain gives the broad panels texture, with smooth handle edges and polished fittings providing contrast. Tonal stitching follows the flap and handle attachments without breaking up the dark surface.
Releasing the straps opens the bag across its width, making the interior easy to reach. Its deep base leaves room for daily essentials, and the handles allow it to be carried in hand or over the forearm.
Collector's Insight:
The proportions of the 35 give each part of the Birkin's construction room to read, from the handle attachments to the sangles. Rounded seams and a grained surface soften the geometry of the broad body.
Resale Insight:
Among Birkin sizes, buyers weigh the 35's capacity against the more compact 30. Noir Togo with gold hardware is a long-standing combination across the model's sizes.
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.
Delivery and payment +
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Returns +
This piece is final sale and is not eligible for return or refund. Full details in our Returns and Exchanges policy.
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The Condition Guide
