Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Fray Fray Birkin 35 Rouge de Cour Swift & Toile H with Palladium Hardware
While Limited Edition Birkins may come up on a regular basis, it is more or less unheard of for Hermès to re-tool their iconic design so drastically for a limited release.
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Date stamp
- Z (2021)
- Material
- Toile H
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Rouge de Cœur
- Metallic finish
- Palladium
- Year
- 2021
- Dimensions
- L 35 × H 25 × D 18 cm | L 14" × H 10" × D 7"
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 BagsEnter, the Birkin Fray Fray. Just released this summer, this 35cm Birkin takes casual luxury to the next level. The Toile H canvas body extends all the way to the edges, which are sealed with a Sellier stitch, and accentuated with hand-frayed edges. Unlined and topped off with Rouge de Cour leather and Palladium hardware, this exceptionally lightweight bag pushes the limits of what we thought Hermès could accomplish with a Birkin.
The 35cm is the original size designed for Jane Birkin in 1984, balanced silhouette valued for its capacity as a functional day bag. Interior is lined in matching Chevre leather with one zip pocket and one open pocket. Signature turn-lock closure, front flap, and sangles complete the hardware configuration.
Collector's Insight:
The Birkin 35 represents the core of the Hermès handbag program. Production quantities are not disclosed by the house, and retail acquisition requires an established purchase history with a Hermès boutique.
Resale Insight:
The Birkin 35 is among the most consistently traded formats in the resale market. In a construction this durable, it is built to be carried regularly rather than saved for occasions.
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 +
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
