A defining chapter in Hermès history, the So Black collection—conceived by Jean-Paul Gaultier—remains one of the maison’s most coveted series. This rare Birkin is crafted from matte black Niloticus crocodile and finished with sleek, black PVD-coated hardware, embodying the collection’s radical reimagining of classic luxury through a monochrome lens.

Released in extremely limited numbers, exotic So Black pieces are increasingly scarce on the market. This example has been meticulously preserved since its original release, and its condition and provenance only heighten its value as an enduring collector’s asset. This So Black Birkin represents a moment of fashion history—a masterstroke of Gaultier’s vision and a pinnacle of 21st-century collecting.

2010 N, Square

13 3/4 × 9 7/8 × 7 1/8 inches (35 × 25 × 18 cm)