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Hermès Shoulder Birkin 42 JPG Bleu Jean Togo Palladium Hardware
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- Date stamp
- P □ (2012)
Hermès Shoulder Birkin 42 JPG Bleu Jean Togo Palladium Hardware
Jean 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. At 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.
Condition: 2 – Excellent
Stamp: P □ (2012)
Color: Bleu Jean
Material: Togo
Hardware: Palladium
Interior: Bleu Jean Chèvre, with a zip pocket and two flat pockets
Includes: Dust Bag, Clochette, Lock and Two Keys
Dimensions: 43 × 23 × 20 cm | 16.9" × 9.1" × 7.9" · Handle Drop 18 cm | 7.1"
Notes: Protective plastic still on the hardware; the bag is relaxed in shape, as the format is designed to be
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.
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