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Hermès Shoulder Birkin 42 JPG Bleu Jean Togo Palladium Hardware
$28,500.00
Condition 2 – ExcellentJean Paul Gaultier designed the Shoulder Birkin during his years at Hermès, stretching the Birkin into a long, shallow silhouette with handles long enough to wear on the shoulder and clear a coat.
The object record
- Condition
- 2 – Excellent
- Date stamp
- P □ (2012)
- Material
- Togo
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Bleu Jean
- Metallic finish
- Palladium
- Handle drop
- 18 cm | 7.1"
- Dimensions
- L 43 × H 23 × D 20 cm | L 16.9" × H 9.1" × D 7.9"
- Includes
- Dust Bag, Clochette, Lock and Two Keys
- Interior
- Bleu Jean Chèvre, with a zip pocket and two flat pockets
- Notes
- Protective plastic still on the hardware; the bag is relaxed in shape, as the format is designed to be
- 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 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 referenceAt 42 cm across it reads closer to a portfolio than a handbag.
Bleu Jean is the house's soft, washed denim blue, gray enough to work as a neutral. On Togo the raised grain holds the color evenly, contrast stitching traces the elongated panels, and palladium hardware keeps it cool.
Collector's Insight:
The JPG Shoulder Birkin was discontinued and has not returned, so the format is not available new in any color.
Resale Insight:
The long Togo handles take the most wear on a shoulder bag, so buyers check them and the base corners first.
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 +
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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