







The Sold Archive
Hermès Birkin 25 Matte Gris Perle Alligator Gold Hardware
Placed
- Realized
- $75,000–100,000
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Material
- Alligator
- Color
- Matte Gris Perle
- Metallic finish
- Gold
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 BagsHermès aficionados have made the 25cm Birkin a in recent years. Its fame has only grown since its introduction in 2004. This impeccable, never-been-used option is exceptional, with gold hardware made from matte Gris Perle Alligator. This hue is highly coveted but difficult to produce, as it requires stripping the natural pigments and achieving a pure, gray tone. Hermès' infamous Gris Paris shade was a failure in their first attempt at creating a light-toned skin, but they later perfected it with Gris Perle, a color equally as sought after. Today, collectors can once again add a alligator bag in pure gray to their collection, created just a stone's throw from the famous Gris Paris.
The 25cm is the most compact option in the standard Birkin range, 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:
Alligator production is constrained by raw material scarcity and limited annual output. Allocation within Hermès exotic bag production is among the most selective in the house.
Resale Insight:
The Birkin 25 is among the most consistently traded formats in the resale market. In a durable leather like Alligator, it is built to be carried regularly rather than saved for occasions.
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