Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Birkin 35 Shadow Denim and Black Box Calf Leather
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Material
- Denim and Box Calf
- Color
- Indigo and Black
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 Shadow Birkin replaces the Birkin's metal hardware with leather: the sangles and turn-lock are embossed into the surface as a trompe-l'oeil relief, so the bag keeps the Birkin's outline with nothing metal on the front. This 35 cm example pairs Indigo denim with smooth black Box calf, so the relief plays across two surfaces.
Box calf's semi-gloss finish shows the embossing in sharp light and shadow, and against it the denim adds a casual, matte counterpoint.
Collector's Insight:
Shadow Birkins were made mostly in leather alone. A denim and Box calf combination is far less common, which sets this example apart within the line.
Resale Insight:
With no hardware to scratch, buyers look at the embossed relief for flattening or scuffs, and at the denim for fading and wear at the corners and handles.
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.
Delivery and payment +
Domestic: FedEx Direct Signature, no additional fee unless noted. International: FedEx International Priority; duties and taxes may apply at destination. We do not ship to P.O. boxes. Orders ship within two business days of inventory and payment confirmation; contact us for expedited service.
Payment: Credit-card acceptance and payment arrangements are determined on a case-by-case basis. Contact JANEFINDS to confirm the payment arrangements for your purchase. Billing details must match the card exactly.
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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