HERMES Birkin 30 Barenia Toile Officer

we love A very rare, beautiful Hermès classic. The color combination, the noble materials. An elegant yet sporty companion for every day.

About: The idea for the Birkin bag was born in 1984 during an Air France flight from Paris to London. When actress Jane Birkin stuffed her signature wicker bag into the overhead bin, the contents spilled onto the seat and the aisle below. As fate would have it (and an accidental upgrade to first class), Birkin was seated next to then HERMÈS CEO Jean-Louis Dumas. After a long discussion about her ideal design and Dumas' recommendation of bags, the English actress scrawled a sketch of what would become the iconic Birkin. Your request? Bigger than the Kelly bag, but smaller than the Serge Gainsbourg suitcase (also from HERMÈS, of course). When Birkin later visited the Hermès atelier to admire the result of this creative exchange, Dumas gifted her the finished bag in exchange for her name - and thus the Birkin Bag was born. The word "toile" is French for linen or canvas. A textile fabric made of cotton or silk which is natural and is mostly used in painting. You can recognize the Hermès design by the beautifully even structure and the natural beige-Écru color tone. It gives the Kelly icon a sporty and summery look and harmonises beautifully with the smooth leather

Year: 2009

Data code: M squared

Made In: France

Dimensions: W 30 x H 26 x D 17 cm

Materials: Barenia Leather, Toile Officer

Colour: Barenia, Vert Olive

Hardware: Palladium

Inner compartments: 1 large compartment, 1 small inner compartment, 1 inner side pocket with zip

Outside: Visible water stains can be seen on the leather. The bag has been refreshed at the Hermès Spa. Finest scratches visible on the hardware. Part of the palladium is covered with plastic. Scratches and discolouration can be seen on the leather at the bottom four corners.

Inside: Small stain on the bottom of the bag. Apart from slight dents, no other signs of wear are visible

Accessories: REAWAKE dustbag, clochette and key

Condition: good