The Birkin is not a bag — it is a cultural phenomenon. Named for actress and singer Jane Birkin after a chance encounter with Hermès CEO Jean-Louis Dumas on a flight in 1981, it has become the world's most recognisable status symbol in luxury. The 30cm in Togo leather with Gold (caramel) colour and gold hardware is the single most classic and desirable Birkin configuration — the one that appears in every fashion archive, on every collector's wishlist.
Togo leather is a textured calfskin that is highly resistant to scratching and retains its structure beautifully over time. This example has never been carried and retains its original clochette, lock, and two keys in the original orange box.