Hermès Birkin 35 Black Matte Alligator Leather Palladium Hardware

Details:

• Color: Black
  

• Hardware: Palladium

• Leather: Matte Alligator

• Year / Stamp: 2013 Q

• Condition: Excellent, plastic seals intact

• Inclusions: Box, Dustbag, Lock, Keys, and Clochette

Randolph Goods Insight

A Birkin 35 in Black Matte Alligator is an exotic version of the classic Birkin, constructed from Alligator mississippiensis, generally identifiable by the square symbol (□) beside the Hermès stamp.

The matte finish is achieved through the way the skin is processed rather than a surface coating, giving the scales a soft, low-luster appearance compared with the highly polished finish of shiny alligator. Black emphasizes the natural scale pattern while keeping the overall appearance understated.

On a 35cm Birkin, the larger panels also require substantial, carefully matched sections of alligator, making the scale selection and symmetry across the construction particularly important.