Hermès Birkin 30cm Arlequin PHW

Hermès Style & Size

The Birkin 30 is favoured for its versatile proportions - large enough for daytime functionality but refined enough to carry into the evening. It transitions effortlessly between casual, business, and formal settings, making it a go-to bag for women who want form, function, and status in one piece. It can hold all the necessities, including iPad and an awful lot besides, it doesn’t get heavy, doesn’t look enormous at a restaurant table and is hugely resilient. It can be opened with ease and does not get too heavy. From this size up, Birkins are held on the forearm, your hand passing through the two handles.

Hermès Material

Made from the male bull calf, Clemence has been in production longer than Togo, and at first glance appears almost identical. The grain is larger, and the leather heavier which means that bags made with Clemence tend to slouch more.

Hermès Colour

Etoupe is one of Hermès’ most iconic and versatile neutral colours - a soft, taupe-grey with cool and earthy undertones. Subtle and sophisticated Etoupe strikes a perfect balance between grey and brown, making it one of their most enduring and wearable shades. It might be one of the cleverest colours known to the world of luxury accessories. In bright sunlight in can appear clear and uplifting: on dark stormy days it adopts a more sombre appearance. It’s considered a classic Hermes colour, produced every season of every year, and like gold (the Hermes tan) is always made with contrast white stitching.

Etain is a classic Hermès shade introduced in 2011, inspired by the muted, elegant tone of pewter. Translating to “tin” in French, Étain is a medium to dark grey with cool undertones, offering a sophisticated alternative to black as a versatile neutral.

Gold is one of Hermes’ most iconic and enduring leather colours – a rich, warm medium tan with golden undertones. Introduced decades ago, it remains a cornerstone in the brand’s colour palette and is instantly recognizable for its classic elegance. Like Etoupe and Blue Jean, Gold handbags always feature contrast white stitching.

Hardware

Hermès Palladium hardware is made of solid brass, giving weight and durability, and then plated in precious metal. Palladium belongs to the platinum group of metals and has a brighter and whiter look than silver. More precious than gold, palladium is hard wearing and scratch-resistant.