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Color

Gris Perle

Material

Swift Leather

Hermès Birkin Shadow Clutch Swift Leather Gris Pale The Hermès Birkin Shadow Clutch in Gris Pale Swift is the clutch-sized version of Jean-Paul Gaultier's Shadow Birkin design. Instead of metal hardware, the flap, sangles (straps), and clochette are embossed directly into the leather as raised relief;creating the outline of a Birkin without any actual metal components. This trompe-l'œil effect works because Swift leather is fine-grained and pliable enough to hold the embossed detail without cracking. Rendered in Gris Pale, a pale cool grey that's lighter than Gris Perle. The light color makes the embossed shadows more visible;darker leathers obscure the relief detail. The clutch format is flat and structured, designed for evening carry. Date stamp information not provided, in Pristine condition with full set. Condition: 1 – PristineStamp: InquireModel: Birkin Shadow ClutchColor: Gris PaleMaterial: Swift LeatherHardware: None (Embossed)Dimensions: 29 × 12 × 3 cm | 11.4" W × 4.7" H × 1.2" D JaneFinds Collector's Insight:The Shadow Clutch is a more recent addition to the Shadow line, which originally launched with the Shadow Birkin 35 around 2011. The clutch format makes the concept more wearable for evening occasions compared to the larger Shadow Birkin. Gris Pale is one of the better colors for this design because the embossed relief shows more dramatically against light leather. Production numbers are limited;this appears sporadically rather than as regular stock. JaneFinds Market Insight:Shadow pieces occupy a specialist niche within the Hermès market. The lack of hardware can be polarizing;some collectors see it as refined minimalism, others miss the metal details. The clutch format has broader appeal than the full-size Shadow Birkin due to practicality for evening use. Pricing reflects limited production and design innovation rather than broad market demand. This targets collectors who already own standard hardware Hermès bags and seek variations. Shop All Hermès Birkin Shop All Hermès Kelly Accessory Chains The JaneFinds Standard Condition Guide Hermès Date Stamp Reference Sell With JaneFinds