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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Birkin 30 Gris Perle Togo Gold Hardware
$25,950.00
Condition 1 – PristineGris Perle is the pale cool-toned gray Hermès has produced cyclically since the late 2000s, reading as a soft pearlescent neutral with cool undertones that distinguish it from warmer Étoupe and the deeper Étain.
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Material
- Togo
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Gris Perle
- Metallic finish
- Gold
- Handle drop
- 10 cm | 3.9"
- Dimensions
- L 30 × H 22 × D 16 cm | L 11.8" × H 8.7" × D 6.3"
- Includes
- Full set
- Care
- Veau Togo: Becomes more supple with use. 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 BagsThe color sits among the palest grays in the Hermès palette, providing a quieter alternative to bolder neutral choices. On Togo the pebbled grain catches light unevenly, producing visual depth that lets Gris Perle's pale undertones read with subtle dimension across the surface. Gold hardware introduces warm metallic contrast against the cool pale ground, producing the temperature tension that defines the most considered Hermès neutral configurations. Birkin 30 is the original Birkin proportion scaled for daily capacity, balanced for work-bag function while retaining the smaller-format aesthetic restraint.
Collector's Insight:
Gris Perle is allocated cyclically rather than continuously, with multi-year gaps between production runs that make availability less predictable than core neutrals. Pale grays with Gold hardware pull demand from collectors building cool-tone subsections without committing to seasonal palette risk.
Resale Insight:
Birkin 30 in pale Togo holds value across cycles because demand is structural rather than trend-driven, with cool-tone neutrals absorbing buyer interest from the Étoupe and Étain adjacencies. Gris Perle pulls from collectors seeking quieter alternatives that retain everyday function in the most balanced Birkin proportion.
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.
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Returns +
This piece is final sale and is not eligible for return or refund. Full details in our Returns and Exchanges policy.
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