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Hermès Birkin 25 Touch Béton Togo and Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware
The object record
- Condition
- 2 – Excellent
- Date stamp
- U (2022)
- Material
- Veau Togo and Matte Alligator Mississippiensis
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Béton (8L)
- Metallic finish
- Palladium
- Dimensions
- L 25 × H 20 × D 13 cm | L 9.8" × H 7.9" × D 5.1"
- Condition notes
- Graded 2 – Excellent due to the older date stamp. Kept in pristine condition, with all protective plastic intact on the hardware.
- Includes
- Full Set
- Notes
- Other handbags and chains shown in the group photographs are sold separately.
- 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 contrast here is between grain and scale rather than between colors. Matte alligator on the flap, handles and sangles interrupts the pebbled Togo body, while the pale Béton palette keeps the two surfaces close in tone.
Tonal stitching continues that restrained treatment across the bag. The matte finish draws attention to the alligator pattern without a glossy reflection, making the change in texture the defining feature of this Touch execution.
Collector's Insight:
The Touch format combines calfskin and exotic skin within the Birkin silhouette. In a monochromatic example, the placement of the alligator panels matters more to the overall effect than a contrasting color scheme.
Resale Insight:
Other Birkin 25 Touch examples with matte alligator and Togo are the closest comparison. Buyers distinguish these from both all-Togo and full-alligator bags, comparing the color pairing, hardware, preservation of the pale surfaces and completeness of the accompanying set.
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.
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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
