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20 w x 16 h x 11 d cm
includes clochette, lock, keys, felt protector, care card, rain protector, small dustbag, dustbag and box
‌Alligator Mississippiensis, Annexe CITES II-B

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Since its debut, the throne of the most coveted Hermès Birkin is none other than this Limited Edition Faubourg Birkin. This handbag is inspired by one of the most famous landmarks in the Parisian fashion industry: the flagship store of Hermes at 24 Rue de Faubourg.
Romantics have been exploring the landscape of Paris through the creations of famous writers, such as Victor Hugo, Emile Zola and Ernest Hemingway. For contemporary romantics, Faubourg Birkin is the fashionable choice to appreciate the maison's nighttime facade with creative craftsmanship and vivid imagination.
Designed with both heritage and modernity in mind, collectors will love the masterful details in the structure such as the windows and awnings crafted from exotic skin and multiple calf leathers. The clochette is made with orange leather as a tribute to the classic orange shopping bag. The Faubourg Birkin has been and will always be the crowning glory of any Hermès collection.