“Himalaya” costing approximately 30 million yen BirkinWhy is that price? ｜SameBirkinHowever, a specialty store explains why the prices are different.
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``30 million yen even though it's a used item?BirkinI heard that the list price was around 2 million yen.'' Some of you may be shaking your head when you see the news.
In conclusion,BirkinThe price ofBirkinIt is not determined by the name, but by five factors: material, size, color, metal fittings, age, and condition. “Himalaya”, which was reported to cost about 30 million yen Birkin 25” is a special bag with outstanding material and color. and usedBirkinSome items are priced higher than the list price at official stores.
The trigger was a report in September 2026. Cristiano Ronaldo's wife Georgina Rodriguez was carrying this when she arrived in Venice, Italy.HERMES``Himalayas'' Birkin 25” is said to be priced at around 30 million yen for used items, reported by multiple media outlets including InStyle in the US and Qoly in Japan.
Mr. Rodriguez's ``Himalayas'' Birkin 25”｜What we know from the news
According to an article in InStyle on September 4, 2026, Rodriguez was carrying a Himalayan crocodile with palladium (silver metal fittings) in Venice on September 3. Birkin 25It is. The amount of approximately 30 million yen is the selling price at a second-hand store in the United States converted into Japanese yen.
In other words, 30 million yen is not the winning bid price, but the selling price of what you would buy now. However, the following are some reasons why the numbers are not unrealistic:OEAUThe results of the action show:
What is the Himalayas?Birkin｜Very few bags with crocodile dyed from white to gray
The Himalayas get their name from their color. Niloticus crocodile (Nile crocodile leather) finished in a matte finish and dyed in a gradation from white to gray to resemble a snowy mountain.HERMESThe bag is called "Himalaya".OEAUAccording to Sotheby's, the leather is individually hand-polished with felt, and each piece has a different color.
Sotheby's also explains that "only a small number will be produced." The size isBirkinThere are three types: 25, 30, and 35, and the metal fittings are palladium or 18K white gold covered with diamonds.
Sotheby's will present the Himalaya with palladium hardware in Paris in September 2022. Birkin 25was sold for approximately 45 million yen. In 2024, palladium metal fittings will also be available.Birkin 25was sold for approximately 29 million yen in Hong Kong and 24 million yen in Paris. When it came to diamond metal fittings, the price rose further, and in February 2025, it was sold for approximately 52 million yen.Birkin 25(The yen conversion is an estimate based on the exchange rate as of September 17, 2026).
Buyer Kougen
“What drives up the price of Himalaya is not so much the crocodile material itself, but the dyeing.BirkinIt also comes in black and navy, but the natural fade from white to gray creates a finish that cannot be replaced with any other color.
The color is different for each piece, so the same Himalayan Birkin 25However, the evaluation will differ between individuals with a beautiful gradation and those without. Even if they look the same in the photo, you can clearly see the difference when you put them side by side."
sameBirkinBut 5 factors that change the price｜Material, size, color and metal fittings, age, condition
Same “Birkin 25However, they range from about 2 million yen to tens of millions of yen. Prices are divided not by model name, but by the following five factors:
1. Material
Leather is what makes the difference in price. Cowhide leather such as Togo and EpsonBirkinFor exotic leathers such as crocodile and alligator leather (leathers from crocodile and ostrich), the prices can vary. Sotheby's is a cowhideBirkinThe used price is about 2.3 million to 6.2 million yen, and the exotic leather is about 7.8 million to more than 31 million yen. Himalaya is one of the more expensive exotic leathers.
2. Size
BirkinThere are sizes such as 25, 30, 35, and 40. The list price increases as the size increases, but used prices also depend on the size that most people are currently looking for. In the case of Himalaya, Sotheby's says 25 is the most in demand.
3. Color and hardware
Even with the same leather, colors that are out of stock or colors that were only made for a short period of time may be valued higher than the standard black or etupe (gray-tinged beige). The Himalayan white to gray gradient is an example of the color itself being the reason for the price. In addition to the difference between gold and palladium metal fittings, those with diamonds come at a special price.
4. Age
Older doesn't necessarily mean cheaper. Leathers and colors that are no longer madeBirkinThere are people who look for it even if they are old. Even in Sotheby's 2024 results, 2020 Himalayan Birkin 25However, it was sold for a higher price than the 2022 model. Age is an element to look at in combination with leather and color.
5. Condition
Sotheby's describes condition as "the most important factor". If you compare items of the same leather and color, the price will change depending on scuffs on the corners, discoloration on the handle, stains on the inside, and scratches on the metal fittings. You may also see a box, storage bag, clochette (key cover), and cadena (padlock) included.
Just because it's used doesn't mean it's cheap | Relationship between list price and actual price
The feeling that ``if it's a used item, it should be cheaper than the list price'' is,BirkinThis may not apply to you. This is because the list price at an official store does not reflect how many people are currently looking for a bag in that color or leather.
DomesticBirkin 25(Togo)'s list price is expected to be approximately 2 million yen after the price revision in February 2026.HERMEShas been increasing its prices almost every year in recent years, and this amount may change in the future. According to Sotheby's, the U.S.Birkin 25(Togo)'s list price starts from about 2.1 million yen, but the cowhideBirkinUsed prices range from approximately 2.3 million yen to 6.2 million yen, and even standard leather items can be found for more than the list price.
In the Himalayas, the difference is even wider. Sotheby's Himalaya BirkinWe estimate the price at official stores to be approximately 7.8 million to 11 million yen, while used ones are approximately 15.5 million to over 31 million yen, and diamond hardware prices are approximately 47 million to over 62 million yen. Sotheby's isHERMESIt is said that the number of people who can buy a bag at an official store is very limited, and there are many times as many people who want it, so the price of a second-hand bag will be much higher than the list price.
Buyer Kougen
“When dealing with vintage items, I realize every day that the list price and the actual price are two different things.The list price isHERMESThe actual price is determined by how many people currently want the bag.
second handBirkinWhen looking at a piece, I think it's easier to judge by comparing it to other pieces of the same size and leather, rather than comparing it to the list price.
in GinzaBirkinIf you are looking for | Why choose H3 VINTAGE?
H3 VINTAGE has a physical store in Ginza, Tokyo.HERMESThis is a specialty store. You can check the five elements listed here directly at the store.
1. You can compare the leather, color, and age of the same model side by side.
At official stores, you have to wait in line to get your hands on it.BirkinYou can actually compare them at our store, which is a 1-minute walk from Ginza Station A12 exit. There are also vintage colors and leathers that are no longer made, and the sameBirkin 25However, you can choose from multiple options.
2. You can see the difference in materials from cowhide to crocodile
In addition to standard Togo and Epson products, we also carry crocodile bags and accessories. You can see why the price changes depending on the material by looking at the difference in the texture of the leather.
3. You can check the condition and accessories with your own eyes before purchasing.
The scratches on the corners, the condition of the handle, and the presence or absence of accessories can be seen more accurately in the real item than in the photo. If you have any concerns, please ask our expert concierge while looking at the actual product.
Summary｜BirkinThe price of is determined by the ``contents,'' not the ``name.''
Himalaya for about 30 million yen Birkin 25And about 2 million yen of Togo'sBirkin 25is the same 'Birkin 25”. What differentiated the prices was not the name, but the contents such as leather, color, age, and condition. It's not just because it's used that it's cheap; it's because it's used that you can see the actual leather and color and choose it. H3 VINTAGEOfficial InstagramWe also publish products in advance that are not yet posted on the official website.
Buyer Kougen
“The Himalaya is not a bag that you can easily find if you want it.However, the price point isBirkinis the same as
Look at the leather and color, look at the age and condition, and compare it with other pieces of the same leather and size. If you look at it in this order, 2 million yenBirkinBut 30 million yenBirkinBut I think you can make a satisfying choice.”
Related pages
- Birkin 25List(You can search by leather, color, and year)
- BirkinList(You can see it by size: 25, 30, 35, 40)
- Bag list(Includes exotic leathers such as crocodile)
- [2026 latest]HERMESWhat is the impact of the price revision? Now is the time for vintageHERMES3 reasons to choose(Relationship between list price increase and used goods)
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