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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Birkin 25 Noir Matte Alligator Gold Hardware
$88,500.00
Condition 1 – PristineNoir on Matte Alligator with Gold is one of the most formal exotic specifications in the Birkin program, pairing the deepest neutral with the most restrained exotic finish.
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Date stamp
- U (2022)
- Material
- Matte Alligator
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Noir
- Metallic finish
- Gold
- Handle drop
- 9 cm | 3.5"
- Dimensions
- L 25 × H 20 × D 13 cm | L 9.8" × H 7.9" × D 5.1"
- Includes
- Full Set
- Care
- Alligator Mat: Exotic skin is not interchangeable with other leathers for treatment: a product intended for one may be unsuitable for another. 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 BagsMatte Alligator (Alligator Mississippiensis, ●● symbol) carries the smaller and rounder scale tiles characteristic of American alligator, finer and more uniform than crocodilian skins, and the unbuffed surface absorbs light rather than reflecting it. The result is exotic structure read as quiet texture rather than visual statement, where the scale grid registers as restrained pattern against the deep black ground. Gold hardware introduces warm metallic contrast that lifts the otherwise tonally restrained palette without breaking the formality of the configuration. Birkin 25 in matte exotic is the most pursued small-format exotic specification in the current secondary market. U stamp places production at 2022, with complete export documentation.
Collector's Insight:
Noir Matte Alligator with Gold is allocated through the most restrictive tier of Hermès exotic distribution, with annual production limited and concentrated in established VIP clients. Matte finish is allocated less frequently than shiny because the buffing process is less labor-intensive, making matte the rarer of the two within total exotic output. The Gold-on-Noir-matte configuration sits in the most formal corner of the Birkin exotic catalog.
Resale Insight:
Birkin 25 in matte exotic carries the strongest demand profile across the exotic catalog, with secondary supply consistently below buyer interest regardless of broader market conditions. Complete export documentation supports cross-border resale at this tier. Pristine condition with intact scale structure is the highest-value configuration for the leather.
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.
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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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