Hermès

Hermès Bougainvillier Birkin 35cm in Porosus Crocodile with Palladium Hardware, 2012

This Hermès Birkin bag features two sturdy rolled top handles, horizontal interlocking straps, turn lock closure and a signature padlock that opens with accompanying keys. The flap opens to a matching Bougainvillier chèvre lining with one Hermès engraved zipper pull and one slip pocket on the opposite side.

Porosus crocodile is the most luxurious exotic skin from Hermès. It is created by polishing the spots with agate for a "Lisse Finish" to the leather of crocodile known as “salt water crocodiles” inhabiting in brackish waters and originating from Australia and Southeast Asian countries such as Singapore. Australian Saltwater Crocodile or more commonly called Porosus Crocodile is the most expensive and exclusive leather in the world.

Includes felt, lock, keys and clochette, raincoat, dust bag and box

Width: 35cm

Height: 25cm

Depth:18cm

Handle drop 10cm

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