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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Birkin Shoulder 29 Light Gold Evercolor Embroidered Toile Palladium Hardware
$38,500.00
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Material
- Evercolor and Embroidered Toile
- Color
- Gold, Rose Pop and Noir
- Metallic finish
- Palladium
The story behind the Shoulder Birkin
Designed by Jean Paul Gaultier during his years directing Hermès women's ready-to-wear, from 2003 to 2010. The original dates to 2004, made in 40 and 42 cm until 2013, with a return in 2024 in 29 and 39 cm.
Read the Shoulder Birkin referenceThe Birkin Shoulder 29 Light reworks Jean Paul Gaultier's 2004 Shoulder Birkin, which measured 42 cm, into a compact east-west bag made to tuck under the arm rather than hang from the hand. Much of the leather gives way to embroidered toile, which takes a good deal of the weight out.
The Gold toile is embroidered with roses in Rose Pop and Noir thread, framed in Gold Evercolor, a pressed calfskin with a tight, even grain. Palladium hardware keeps the warm tan and bright pink crisp.
Collector's Insight:
Canvas construction answers the main criticism of the leather Shoulder Birkins, their weight, and embroidered toile versions are made in smaller numbers than plain canvas.
Resale Insight:
Buyers check the embroidery for pulled threads and the toile for soiling, especially at the corners and where the bag rests against the body.
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 +
Domestic: FedEx Direct Signature, no additional fee unless noted. International: FedEx International Priority; duties and taxes may apply at destination. We do not ship to P.O. boxes. Orders ship within two business days of inventory and payment confirmation; contact us for expedited service.
Payment: Credit-card acceptance and payment arrangements are determined on a case-by-case basis. Contact JANEFINDS to confirm the payment arrangements for your purchase. Billing details must match the card exactly.
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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