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Hermès JPG Shoulder Birkin II 42 Vermillion Clemence Palladium Hardware
$7,900.00
Condition 2 – ExcellentThis Hermès JPG Shoulder Birkin II in Vermillion Clemence leather is a bold reinterpretation of an iconic design.
The object record
- Condition
- 2 – Excellent
- Material
- Clemence
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Vermillion
- Metallic finish
- Palladium
- 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 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 referenceIts vibrant red hue commands attention, while the soft Clemence leather speaks to a relaxed refinement. The bag's elongated shape is Jean-Paul Gaultier's take on a Birkin cut in half. Through the last half of the 2000's the JPG Birkin was a collector favorite, until its discontinuation around 2013. This 2012 version has been kept in exceptional condition, and recently Hermes began teasing the rerelease of an updated JPG Birkin, heralding a new era of popularity for this style that sits just around the corner.
The 42cm is the balanced silhouette. Interior is lined in matching Chevre leather with one zip pocket and one open pocket. Signature turn-lock closure, front flap, and sangles complete the hardware configuration.
Collector's Insight:
The Birkin 42 in Vermillion Clemence represents the core of the Hermès handbag program. Production quantities are not disclosed by the house, and retail acquisition requires an established purchase history with a Hermès boutique.
Resale Insight:
The Birkin 42 is among the most consistently traded formats in the resale market. In a durable leather like Clemence, it is built to be carried regularly rather than saved for occasions.
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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The Condition Guide