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Hermès Shoulder Birkin 42 JPG II Shiny Black Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware

Angebot$155,000.00 USD

Hermès Shoulder Birkin 42 JPG II Shiny Black Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware

The Hermès Shoulder Birkin II, or "JPG II," is the refined evolution of Jean-Paul Gaultier's original 2004 design. Produced circa 2013, this iteration retains the provocative, deconstructed silhouette, wider, shorter, and slouchier than the standard Birkin, but features subtle updates to the interior construction for improved balance. This rare exotic example is rendered in Shiny Porosus Crocodile, the maison's most prestigious skin, identifiable by the distinct, tiny pore visible in each scale.

The "Lisse" finish is achieved through rigorous agate stone glazing, giving the black scales a liquid, mirror-like depth that creates a dramatic interplay with the light. Finished with Palladium hardware, this piece is an extraordinary time capsule: despite its 2013 production (Stamp Q □), it has been kept in pristine, unused condition since leaving the atelier. It offers the collector a unique opportunity to acquire a discontinued Gaultier-era icon in the same fresh state as a bag leaving the boutique today.

Condition: 1 – Pristine
Stamp: Q □ (2013)
Color: Black (Noir)
Material: Shiny Porosus Crocodile
Hardware: Palladium
Dimensions: 42 × 21 × 18 cm | 16.5" W × 8.5" H × 7" D

Collector's Insight:
The "JPG II" is a nuance often missed by casual observers but prized by completists. Released briefly around 2013, these pieces offer a slightly lighter carry experience than the original run. Finding a Shiny Porosus example from this era that has never been worn is exceptionally uncommon: it combines the historical significance of the Gaultier design with the condition of a brand-new bag.

Resale Insight:
Shoulder Birkins in exotic skins have seen a resurgence as larger formats return to favor. The Porosus Crocodile variant is the apex of this model range. An unused JPG II commands a significant premium over standard vintage examples, appealing to the collector who demands archival rarity without compromising on condition.


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