Hermes Himalaya

Those two words. “Hermès Himalaya” can evoke some powerful feelings. Did you hear a mental hush when you read the words? Maybe a wash of harp strings? If the Hermès Birkin bag is the holy grail of all things Hermès, then the extraordinary, hand-dyed Himalayan Hermès is the holy grail of Birkin bags. 

The Hermès Himalaya style starts with pearly white Niloticus Crocodile skin, which boasts larger scales than other croc or alligator skin. Then, the hide is meticulously hand dyed with a smokey shade of chestnut gray. The color is added at the sides of the bag in irregular gradations until it becomes the pure ivory of the bag’s center. The design evokes the snow-capped mountain ranges of the Himalayas, hence its name. The artistry and skill required to achieve the delicate coloration are unparalleled.

Hermès Himalayan for Sale

The Himalayan Hermès has dazzled the fashion world since its introduction. For years, the Himalayan Birkin was the only Hermès bag the atelier produced in this exquisite style. Then, the breathtaking Diamond Himalaya was released, showcasing diamond-encrusted 18-karat white gold hardware in place of the palladium hardware of the original.

The stunning Himalaya Birkin is widely considered the most highly-coveted handbag in history. But did you know there is also an Hermès Himalayan Kelly bag? Some brand VIPs were so taken with the Himalaya style that they beseeched Hermès to duplicate the style in the Kelly bag. So few have been created, the Himalayan Kelly is said to be the “Rarest Handbag in the World.”

Today, a precious few Constance bags have joined the exclusive Hermès Himalaya collection, as have a few pairs of Hermès sandals. Each is handmade and utterly one of a kind.