Hermes Birkin 25 Matte Gris Perle Alligator Gold Hardware - 2019, D

25cm Birkins have become a must have for Hermes collectors in recent years, their popularity rising steadily since their introduction in 2004. This store-fresh example is exceptional, featuring gold hardware crafted from matte Gris Perle Alligator, a highly sought after shade that is limited by its difficulty of production. To create light tones, first the natural pigments must be stripped, a process which can easily damage lower-quality skins. Following this, creating a hueless gray provides further difficulty. One of Hermes’ highest prized exotic shades is Gris Paris, which they infamously were unable to recreate after the first batch of skins was produced. Years later, Gris Perle was perfected at a stone’s throw from Gris Paris, and today collectors again have the chance to attain a gray alligator bag.