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Hermès Shoulder Birkin in Gold Evercolor with Gold hardware
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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane

Hermès Birkin Shoulder Light 29 Gold Evercolor Gold Hardware

The Birkin Shoulder Light 29 scales Jean Paul Gaultier's 2004 Shoulder Birkin, originally 42 cm, down to a compact east-west bag with handles long enough to wear on the shoulder.

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The object record

Condition
1 – Pristine
Date stamp
K (2025)
Material
Evercolor
Made in
France
Color
Gold
Metallic finish
Gold
Handle drop
15 cm | 5.9"
Dimensions
L 29 × H 16 × D 13 cm | L 11.4" × H 6.3" × D 5.1"
Care
Protect from humidity, prolonged light and extreme heat, and seek an appropriate assessment before treatment. Care Guide
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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.

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Gold, the house's classic warm tan, is worked here in Evercolor, a pressed calfskin with a tight, uniform grain that sits between Epsom's rigidity and Togo's softness. Gold hardware keeps it tonal.

Collector's Insight:
The Shoulder Birkin answers the standard Birkin's main limitation, the lack of hands-free wear, and Gold on gold is one of the most classic Hermès specifications.

Resale Insight:
Evercolor resists scratches well, so buyers check the corners and the long handles, which take the most contact on a shoulder bag, for darkening and wear.

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.

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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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