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Hermès Himalayan Birkin 30 (Diamond Edition)
Description:

Made in mid-2000s, France.

Niloticus crocodile leather, 18k white gold, diamonds

Artist: Artisan from Hermès atelier

Sold at Christie's Hong Kong auction in 2017 for 432,000$.


Not only are animal-based material products still desired today, but their ethics can also be questioned.


Hermès atelier, Hermès Himalayan crocodile Birkin bag, mid-2000s, photo by Courtesy of 1stdibs, Vogue
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