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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Birkin 35 Blue Jean Clemence Palladium Hardware
$17,950.00
Condition 2 – ExcellentBlue Jean is the soft denim blue that defined Hermès casual style in the late 1990s and 2000s, marked by white contrast stitching that gives the Birkin a sporty edge.
The object record
- Condition
- 2 – Excellent
- Date stamp
- B □ (1998)
- Material
- Clémence
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Blue Jean
- Metallic finish
- Palladium
- Dimensions
- L 35 × H 25 × D 18 cm | L 13.8" × H 9.8" × D 7.1"
- Care
- Taurillon Clémence: Semi-matte, with increasing suppleness. 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 BagsClémence is a heavy, matte calfskin with a large grain, made to slouch and soften with carry, and palladium hardware keeps the blue cool. At 35 cm this is a full day bag.
Collector's Insight:
Blue Jean is one of the house's signature colors, and the white contrast stitching is the detail collectors look for first.
Resale Insight:
Clémence shows wear at the corners and softens at the handles over time, and the white stitching picks up dirt, so buyers check those points first.
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 +
A return may be requested within 24 hours of delivery, with the security tag intact and the piece returned complete and in original condition. Approved returns carry a 5% restocking fee. Full details in our Returns and Exchanges policy.
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Every piece is graded on the published JANEFINDS Standard, each tier defined in writing.
The Condition Guide