Hermès HSS Birkin 40 Black Togo with Blue Royal Interior Gold Hardware
Hermès Birkin 40 Special Order Black Togo Blue Royal Interior Gold Hardware
The Hermès Birkin 40 Special Order (HSS) in Black Togo with Blue Royal interior represents a subtle approach to custom luxury. Known as a Verso configuration, this bag appears as a classic Black Birkin from the exterior, reserving the contrasting Blue Royal leather for the interior lining. This design choice appeals to clients who require a professional, understated appearance for daily use but desire a personal touch of color known only to them. The exterior is crafted from Togo leather, a grained calfskin prized for its scratch resistance and ability to soften slightly over time without losing its shape.
The 40cm size is the largest standard Birkin produced, originally designed as a travel bag. It offers significant capacity, making it a preferred choice for male collectors or as a weekender. The Gold Hardware adds a traditional, warm contrast to the black leather, adhering to the most classic Hermès aesthetic. This example bears the Horseshoe Stamp next to the logo, certifying it as a custom creation, and carries a 2018 date stamp (C).
Condition: 1 – Pristine
Stamp: 2018, Stamp C
Model: Birkin 40 Special Order (HSS)
Color: Black (Noir) Exterior / Blue Royal Interior
Material: Togo Leather
Hardware: Gold
Dimensions: 40 × 30 × 21 cm | 15.75" W × 11.25" H × 8" D
JaneFinds Collector's Insight:
The Birkin 40 has seen a resurgence in popularity as the "Big Bag" trend returns, but it remains a staple primarily for male collectors and those who use the bag for utility rather than ornamentation. Finding a Special Order in this size is uncommon, as most HSS allocations are currently used for 25cm and 30cm bags. The Black and Blue Royal combination is a sophisticated, masculine pairing that avoids the loudness of brighter HSS options.
JaneFinds Market Insight:
While the 40cm market is narrower than that of the 25cm or 30cm, it is highly stable. HSS examples in the 40cm size command a premium over standard Black Birkins because they offer uniqueness in a category often dominated by basic specifications. This specific configuration;neutral exterior, rich jewel-tone interior, and gold hardware;is the most liquid type of HSS, as it remains universally wearable while offering the "If You Know, You Know" status of the Horseshoe stamp.
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JaneFinds Beaded Semi-Precious Stone Crossbody Chain
The JaneFinds Beaded Semi-Precious Stone Crossbody Chain is hand-knotted from up to 60 varieties of natural semi-precious stones strung between lobster-clasp hardware at each end. The clasp configuration attaches directly to the sangle hardware of Hermès bags and converts the bag to crossbody or shoulder wear. The chain also functions independently as a long necklace without a bag attached.
Documented stone varieties include amethyst, apatite, carnelian, citrine, emerald, labradorite, lemon quartz, peach moonstone, peridot, Peruvian opal, pink moonstone, prehnite, rose quartz, ruby, sunstone, and tourmaline. Each stone is individually hand-knotted between adjacent stones, securing the strand against bead loss in the event of any single break. Stones are sorted into four documented colorways: Rainbow, Natural, Turquoise, and Malachite. Exact stone composition within each colorway varies by piece due to the natural variation of the source materials.
Standard length is 44 inches (112 cm), which produces a crossbody drop appropriate for Hermès bags 25 cm and smaller, including the Mini Kelly 20 II, Kelly Pochette, Constance 18 and 24, and Birkin 25. The chain can be doubled to produce a shorter shoulder drop or wrist-wrap carry, and worn as a standalone necklace at full length. Hardware (Gold or Palladium clasp) is selected at order.
Length: 44" | 112 cm
Material: Semi-Precious Stones, Hand-Knotted
Hardware: Gold or Palladium clasp (selected at order)
Colorways: Rainbow / Natural / Turquoise / Malachite
Recommended For: Hermès bags 25 cm and smaller (Mini Kelly 20 II, Kelly Pochette, Constance 18, Constance 24, Birkin 25)
Production: Hand-knotted, 7-10 business days
Note: Each chain is unique. Stones fall within the selected colorway range; exact composition varies by piece.
Styling Notes:
The chain pairs with the full JaneFinds accessory chain collection for coordinated multi-chain layering. Standard wear is single-strand crossbody; doubling produces a shorter shoulder carry. The lobster-clasp configuration matches Hermès sangle hardware proportions and does not require additional adapters.
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JaneFinds Cuban Crossbody Chain
The JaneFinds Cuban Crossbody Chain converts top-handle carry of Hermès Kelly and Mini Kelly bags into crossbody or shoulder wear without altering the bag. Cuban link is a flat, twist-pattern chain construction: each link rotates 90 degrees relative to its neighbors and interlocks tightly, producing a chain that lays flush against the body rather than twisting or rolling at the strap line. The pattern is the standard reference for flat-laying chainwork and remains the most stable shoulder-strap chain construction for weighted top-handle bags.
Hardware finish is offered in Gold or Palladium to match Hermès hardware on the carrying bag. Each chain terminates in a lobster clasp at one end and a spring ring at the other, attaching directly to the Kelly's sangle D-rings without adapters. Two clip sizes are offered: Standard Clip for Kelly 25, 28, 32, and 35; Small Clip for Mini Kelly 20 II, Vintage Mini Kelly, and Mini Bolide. Link gauge is selected as Wide or Narrow at order; Wide produces a heavier, more visually present chain, Narrow a finer line.
Standard chain length is 44 inches (112 cm), which produces a standard crossbody drop for most Kelly sizes. The chain can be doubled for a shorter shoulder carry or worn standalone as a necklace. Pairs with the JaneFinds Beaded Semi-Precious Stone Crossbody Chain and other accessory chain collection pieces for layered styling.
Length: 44" | 112 cm
Material: Cuban Link Chain
Hardware: Gold or Palladium (selected at order)
Clip Size: Standard or Small (selected at order)
Link Gauge: Wide or Narrow (selected at order)
Recommended For:
Standard Clip: Kelly 25, 28, 32, 35
Small Clip: Mini Kelly 20 II, Vintage Mini Kelly, Mini Bolide
Production: Made to order
Condition Rank
Condition Rank1 - Like New, shows little to no evidence of wear, age or handling
2 - Exceptionally well-maintained, very minor signs of use, wear, age, or handling
3 - Pre-Loved, gently used with slight signs of wear
4 - Pre-Loved, exhibits signs of wear and regular use
