The Birkin 40 in noir Togo leather with palladium hardware is a collector-grade piece for those who favour the larger, more commanding silhouette. Togo's supple, pebbled grain develops a distinguished patina with use while resisting everyday marks - a practical virtue in a bag intended to be lived with. Twin rolled top handles, belted side straps with palladium bar closures, and a central turn-lock clasp with hanging clochette and padlock define the exterior. Blind stamp N places production in 2010, reflecting an era when Hermès artisans continued to assemble each Birkin individually, from start to finish, using the saddle-stitching technique inherited from the maison's equestrian origins. The 40 cm format offers exceptional carrying capacity without sacrificing the structured composure for which the Birkin is known. It is suited to travel, the workplace, and any occasion that calls for a bag equal to a full day's demands. An investment-worthy configuration in one of the most requested colourways in the authenticated resale market. Produced by Hermès.