Hermès, Birkin 35.

HERMÈS.
Birkin 35 bag, year 1999.
In rouge Epsom with two short handles and flap closure, secured with a strap and golden metal hardware, characteristic of this model. The interior, in the same color, has a pocket.
Includes padlock, clochette keys and dust bag.
With signature stamp on the inside.
In excellent condition, light signs of use.
Measurements: 35 x 25 x 18 cm.
The Hermès Birkin bag was born from a legendary meeting between the English actress and singer Jane Birkin and Jean-Louis Dumas, then president of the maison. During a flight, Jane confessed that she couldn't find a travel bag that was both elegant and practical: she needed space for bottles, a book and her essentials, but also a design that opened easily. That impromptu conversation gave birth to one of the world's most desirable accessories.
The result was the Birkin, a spacious, functional and surprisingly comfortable bag with multiple compartments and an intuitive opening system, exactly as Jane had imagined. Over time, its understated silhouette, impeccable craftsmanship and utterly timeless style elevated it to mythical status.
Part of its exclusive aura lies in its limited availability: Hermès produces only a few units a year, which generates waiting lists that can stretch for years. This combination of rarity, history and pure elegance has transformed the Birkin into a true collector's item, the ultimate symbol of Hermès luxury and expertise.