Coincidentally, we happen to have a freshly posted Hermès Himalayan crocodile Birkin bag, priced at $432,000—thought to be the most expensive Birkin ever offered for sale. How's that for. The elusive Hermès Himalayan Birkin - ever present on the arms of celebrities and socialites and atop the wishlists of Hermès collectors worldwide. They may seem ubiquitous to those of us who live and breathe Hermès bags, but mystery is what gives the Hermès Birkin Himalaya its power.
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A: An Hermès Himalayan is a bag—either a Birkin or a Kelly—with white, gray, and tan tones, made from Niloticus crocodile, an African (not Himalayan!) animal. The "entry-level" version boasts palladium hardware, while the most exclusive Himalayans have white gold hardware encrusted with diamonds. Q: How is the leather treated? The Hermès Himalayan takes its true inspiration from early crocodile handbags that, if not dyed black or brown, would be lightened to highlight the skin's natural coloring. This natural ombré went out of style as dyeing techniques improved and color created more and more possibilities for exotics. The term "Himalaya" refers to the unique coloration of the Hermes bag in question. Many have mistakenly attributed the coloration to being a naturally occuring coloration in crocodile skins; a variety of Asian crocodile with albinism; or, falsely attributed the coloration to an elusive species of crocodile found only in the Himalayas. An Hermès Himalaya Birkin bag can fetch anywhere from $100,000 to $500,000 on the resale market. Stephen Yang Jennifer Lopez is one of several stars who own the prized purse; she's even been.
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Named for the signature gradation that resembles the snowcapped Himalayan Mountains, the Hermès Himalaya Kelly is arguably the world's rarest handbag, often fetching six figures on the secondary market. What makes the Hermes Himalaya Kelly so expensive? It's the painstaking method used to achieve the gradation. The ravishing Hermès Himalaya Birkin bag is considered the Holy Grail in a handbag collection, while the Himalaya Kelly bag is fabled as 'The Rarest Handbag in the World'. How did this handbag achieve such cachet? The answer lies in the construction of this wearable work of art, a striking blend of superlative design with fabulous materials. Last Sale: $13,350 Hermes Birkin Epsom 35 Bleu Electrique/Mykonos Lowest Ask -- Last Sale: -- Hermes Birkin Epsom 35 Bleu Jean Lowest Ask -- Last Sale: -- Details Description Hermès White Matte Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya Birkin 25 Palladium Hardware, 2021 The interior is lined in Gris Asphalt Chèvre leather Includes lock, two keys, clochette, clochette dust bag, ribbon, care booklet, raincoat, felt protector, CITES, dust bag, and box This item is final sale and not eligible for return
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Discover the Hermès Birkin bag collection and its different variants on the official Hermès website "Himalaya" is simply the Hermès shade name for this particular combination of white, beige and gray. It's meant to evoke the snow-capped mountains, which is the one and only place the Himalayas come into the equation here. That's wild. Right? Okay, so if it's just a particular colorway, what's the fuss?
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The Himalayan Birkin Bag and the Kelly Bag are the most precious bags in the world, reaching record prices of over HK$1 million at auctions annually. The HERMÈS Himalayan bag is precious and prestigious because it is made of the most luxurious materials and the exceptional craftsmanship of its craftsmen. Get Updated with New Arrivals Save "Hermes Himalayan", and we'll notify you when there are new listings in this category. Save Search Shopping for an Hermès Himalayan Birkin Bag? "The Hermès Birkin Himalayan is the holy grail of handbags," says L. Kiyana Roberson, founder of Newfound Luxury. Want proof?