{"title":"Hermès Birkin 40cm","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"hermes-birkin-40-blue-thalassa-grizzly-suede-swift-permabrass-hardware","title":"Hermès Birkin 40 \"Grizzly\" Blue Thalassa Veau Doblis Suede \u0026 Permabrass Hardware","description":"\u003ch4\u003eHermès Birkin 40 \"Grizzly\" Blue Thalassa Veau Doblis Suede \u0026amp; Permabrass Hardware\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hermès Birkin 40 \"Grizzly\" in Blue Thalassa Veau Doblis with Permabrass Hardware is one of the rarest Birkin variations. The Grizzly line (produced primarily 2011-2013) reverses the typical leather construction;the body is suede (Veau Doblis) while the handles, straps, and structural elements are Swift leather. Blue Thalassa is a deep teal-blue that looks darker in suede form due to the matte texture. The suede absorbs rather than reflects light, creating depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePermabrass hardware is what Hermès calls \"Champagne Gold\";a pale gold tone that sits between standard Gold and Palladium. It was produced for a limited period and is significantly rarer than standard hardware finishes. The 40cm Birkin is travel-bag sized;this is the largest standard Birkin format and was produced in far smaller quantities than 30cm or 35cm, particularly in specialty constructions like Grizzly. Circa 2012 (Square P stamp) in Excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 – Excellent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 2012, Square P\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birkin 40 Grizzly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Thalassa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Veau Doblis Suede \u0026amp; Swift Leather\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Permabrass (Champagne Gold)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 × 30 × 21 cm | 15.7\" W × 11.75\" H × 8\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJaneFinds Collector's Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrizzly Birkins were limited releases and the 40cm size is exceptionally rare;most Grizzlys produced were 30cm or 35cm. Suede requires more careful handling than standard leathers (water damage, staining) but develops character over time. The combination of Grizzly construction, 40cm size, and Permabrass hardware makes this one of the most specific Birkin configurations. Blue Thalassa in suede is darker and richer than the standard leather version of this color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJaneFinds Market Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuede Hermès bags appeal to a niche collector base;they're less practical than standard leathers but significantly rarer. The 40cm Birkin has seen renewed interest as oversized bags trend upward. Grizzly models trade at premiums when they appear, which is infrequent. Permabrass hardware adds another scarcity layer. This configuration targets advanced collectors rather than first-time buyers. Pricing reflects extreme rarity rather than broad market demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 2rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👜 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/janefinds.com\/pages\/the-janefinds-standard-condition-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJaneFinds Condition Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e📅 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/janefinds.com\/blogs\/janefinds-blog\/decoding-hermes-stamp-symbols-a-guide-for-collectors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHermès Date Stamp Reference\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⛓️ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/janefinds.com\/collections\/janefinds-accessories\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAccessory Chains\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e📐 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/janefinds.com\/blogs\/janefinds-blog\/the-definitive-hermes-size-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHermès Size Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Hermès Birkin 40 Grizzly Blue Thalassa Veau Doblis Suede Permabrass Hardware\",\n  \"description\": \"Hermès Birkin 40 'Grizzly' in Blue Thalassa Veau Doblis Suede with Swift trim and Permabrass hardware. Circa 2012 Square P stamp. Excellent condition. Extremely rare 40cm size.\",\n  \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Hermès\" },\n  \"sku\": \"JF-HERMES-BIRKIN40-GRIZZLY-BLUE\",\n  \"material\": \"Veau Doblis Suede, Swift Leather, Permabrass Hardware\",\n  \"color\": \"Blue Thalassa, Blue\",\n  \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/UsedCondition\",\n  \"offers\": { \"@type\": \"Offer\", \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\", \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\" }\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Hermès Birkin 40 'Grizzly' in Blue Thalassa Veau Doblis Suede with Permabrass hardware. Circa 2012 Square P. Excellent condition. Extremely rare 40cm size.\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hermes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52008919499055,"sku":null,"price":40000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1826\/7937\/files\/Hermes-Birkin-40-Grizzly-Blue-Thalassa-Veau-Doblis-Suede-Permabrass-Hardware.jpg?v=1770020297"},{"product_id":"hermes-hac-birkin-40-etain-togo-palladium-hardware","title":"Hermès HAC Birkin 40 Etain Togo Palladium Hardware","description":"\u003ch4\u003eHermès HAC Birkin 40 Etain Togo Palladium Hardware\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaut à Courroies (HAC) Birkin 40 in Etain Togo with Palladium hardware. The HAC is the original Hermès bag silhouette, predating the Birkin by nearly a century. Originally designed in the 1890s to carry riding saddles and boots, it is taller and more square than the standard Birkin 40, with shorter double rolled handles and a toggle closure instead of a turn-lock. Etain is a medium grey with warm undertones that sits between Gris Mouette (cooler) and Etoupe (warmer, more taupe) on the Hermès grey spectrum. Togo provides a textured grain with moderate structure. Palladium hardware reinforces the cool-neutral register. Tonal stitching. Interior lined in Etain Chèvre with no interior pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 – Pristine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e K (2025)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Etain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeather:\u003c\/strong\u003e Togo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Palladium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 x 40 x 23 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Drop:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box, dust bag, clochette, lock, keys, care booklet, ribbon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e The HAC 40 is produced in significantly smaller quantities than standard Birkin sizes. Its taller, more architectural proportions appeal to collectors seeking a silhouette distinct from the standard Birkin format. Etain in Togo with Palladium is a neutral specification with broad appeal across both men's and women's markets. The HAC format has gained renewed attention as Hermès has invested in limited-edition HAC variations (Cargo, Cosmos) that have elevated the silhouette's profile among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResale Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e HAC Birkins are less frequently available on the secondary market than standard Birkins due to lower production volume. The 40 cm size is the core HAC format and the most sought-after. Current 2025 production in new condition with full accessories is the strongest positioning for this specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👜 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/janefinds.com\/pages\/the-janefinds-standard-condition-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJaneFinds Condition Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e📅 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/janefinds.com\/blogs\/https-janefinds-myshopify-com-blogs-news-hermes-luxury-blog\/decoding-hermes-stamp-symbols-a-guide-for-collectors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHermès Date Stamp Reference\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⛓️ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/janefinds.com\/collections\/janefinds-accessories\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAccessory Chains\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e📐 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/janefinds.com\/blogs\/https-janefinds-myshopify-com-blogs-news-hermes-luxury-blog\/hermes-bag-size-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHermès Size Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e📦 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/janefinds.com\/pages\/consign\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSell With JaneFinds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Hermès HAC Birkin 40 Etain Togo Palladium Hardware\",\n  \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Hermès\" },\n  \"material\": \"Togo\",\n  \"color\": \"Etain\",\n  \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/UsedCondition\",\n  \"description\": \"Hermès HAC Birkin 40 in Etain Togo with Palladium hardware. K stamp 2025. New. Authenticated by JaneFinds.\"\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Hermès HAC Birkin 40 Etain Togo Palladium hardware. K 2025. New. Authenticated by JaneFinds.\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hermes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55406452212015,"sku":null,"price":25000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1826\/7937\/files\/Hermes-HAC-Birkin-40-Etain-Togo-Palladium-Hardware.jpg?v=1773843634"},{"product_id":"hermes-birkin-40-vert-anglais-box-calf-gold-hardware","title":"Hermès Birkin 40 Vert Anglais Box Calf Gold Hardware","description":"\u003ch4\u003eHermès Birkin 40 Vert Anglais Box Calf Gold Hardware\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA □ (1997) marks the first year of Hermès' square-stamp era, opened after Z ○ (1996) closed the original circle-stamp cycle. Box Calf Birkin 40 production concentrated in this period and the format now surfaces at private sale primarily through estate dispositions and long-held collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVert Anglais is Hermès' deep English-hunter green that reads nearly black at low light and resolves green undertones under direct illumination. The color is most often misidentified as black in photography; in person the green sits at the edge of perception, more pronounced along the handles and base perimeter where light catches the leather directly. Box Calf takes the saturated dye with high depth and develops the semi-gloss patina characteristic of aged Box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition with light press marks consistent with vintage carry. A JaneFinds Baginizer 40 is included to maintain shape during storage; vintage Box Calf at this scale benefits significantly from structured support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 – Excellent\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e A □ (1997)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vert Anglais\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box Calf\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chèvre\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box, Dust Bag, Clochette, Lock, Keys, JaneFinds Baginizer 40\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 × 30 × 21 cm | 15.7\" W × 11.8\" H × 8.3\" D\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Drop:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 cm | 4.3\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light press marks consistent with vintage carry; no visible flaws to body, interior, or hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDiscontinued production conditions combine on this piece: vintage Box Calf era, dark-green palette no longer in active production, and B40 scale allocated in lower volume in current Hermès production than B25 or B30. The combination produces a fixed-supply collector tier that does not refresh through new production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResale Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVintage B40 Box Calf trades on closed variables: discontinued production scale, leather formulation no longer reproducible at the same characteristics, and pre-Z square-stamp provenance. Vert Anglais holds steady secondary market interest as a documented dark-color alternative to Noir, with limited current comparables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e👜 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/janefinds.com\/collections\/hermes-birkin-handbags\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShop All Birkin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🎒 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/janefinds.com\/collections\/hermes-kelly-handbags\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShop All Kelly\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n⛓️ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/janefinds.com\/collections\/janefinds-accessories\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAccessory Chains\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n🪪 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/janefinds.com\/pages\/the-janefinds-standard-condition-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAuthentication Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n📅 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/janefinds.com\/blogs\/janefinds-blog\/decoding-hermes-stamp-symbols-a-guide-for-collectors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDate Stamp Reference\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n📦 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/janefinds.com\/pages\/consign\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSell With JaneFinds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hermés","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58003266273583,"sku":null,"price":35000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1826\/7937\/files\/Hermes-Birkin-40-Vert-Anglais-Box-Calf-Gold-Hardware.jpg?v=1780043819"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1826\/7937\/collections\/1618468c2246b93c5bdf6639893f75d1.jpg?v=1553780260","url":"https:\/\/janefinds.com\/es\/collections\/hermes-birkin-40cm.oembed","provider":"JANEFINDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}