HERMES

HERMÈS Birkin 25 Barenia

We Love: A rarity and a work of art in its purest form. It's a dream come true. Demand for the "Mini Birkin" is enormous worldwide. More compact than the larger editions, it's practical for everyday wear and evening wear. The Barenia Faubourg is the descendant of classic Barenia leather, the same color but with a beautifully even texture that perfectly showcases its natural hue. This fashion treasure is a true treasure.

About: In 1984, during an Air France flight from Paris to London, the idea for the Birkin bag was born. When actress Jane Birkin stuffed her signature basket bag into the overhead compartment, its contents spilled onto the seat and the aisle below. As fate would have it (and a fortuitous upgrade to first class), Birkin found herself sitting next to the then CEO of HERMÈS, Jean-Louis Dumas. After a long discussion about her ideal design and Dumas's recommendation of bags, the English actress scribbled a sketch of what would become the iconic Birkin. Her wish? Bigger than the Kelly bag, but smaller than Serge Gainsbourg's trunk (also from HERMÈS, of course). When Birkin later visited the Hermès atelier to admire the result of this creative exchange, Dumas gave her the finished bag in exchange for her name—and thus the Birkin bag was born.

Made in: France

Data code : D

Year : 2019

Mass: W 25 x H 19 x D 13 cm

Material: Barenia leather

Color: Fawn

Hardware: Palladium

Inside compartments: 1 side compartment without and 1 side compartment with zipper

Exterior: Very light stains, pressure marks and scratches on the leather, minimal wear and tear on the corners and edges of the bag, signs of wear and tear on the handles, very fine scratches on the hardware

Inside: Finest scratches and slight signs of wear on the bottom of the bag, very slight scratches and signs of wear in the side compartments

Accessories: Clochette with lock and 2 keys, Hermès dustbag + box

Condition: Good