HERMES

HERMÈS Birkin 25 Epsom Sellier Taupe

We Love: This Hermès Birkin 25 Sellier is crafted from soft, grained Epsom leather in Etoupe. This color is particularly popular for its versatility and earthy gray undertones.

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. The durable Barenia leather owes its rich, natural color to an in-house dyeing process that lasts several weeks. Since 1970, it has been one of the most popular leathers because this dyeing process allows the leather to age beautifully and with character.

Year: 2022

Data code: U

Made In: France

Dimensions: W 25 x H 20 x D 11 cm

Material: Epsom leather in Sellier

Color: Toupee

Hardware: 18k gold-plated

Interior compartments: 1 side pocket without and 1 side pocket with zipper

Exterior: Hardware is covered with plastic. A fine scratch on the front underside, barely noticeable.

Inside: No visible signs of wear

Accessories: Clochette with lock and 2 keys, Hermès dustbag

Condition: Very good