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Hermès Bolide 45 in Togo leather terra battue – Timeless elegance and artisanal excellence (year 2006)
Hermès Bolide 45 in Togo leather terra battue – Timeless elegance and artisanal excellence (year 2006)
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An iconic piece of Hermès heritage, the Bolide 45 bag in Togo leather in a clay color perfectly embodies the spirit of refined travel. With its fluid curves, generous size, and warm hue, it evokes the freedom of great departures while paying tribute to the most demanding French leatherworking tradition. This model, handcrafted in 2006 in the Hermès workshops by an artisan identified by the number 17, illustrates a time when every detail received absolute attention to material, cut, and finish.
The Togo calf leather, supple, durable, and delicately grained, is presented here in a "clay" tone full of character, enhanced by tone-on-tone orange stitching. The bag features a palladium metal zip closure, a large exterior pocket discreetly marked with the personalized initials "BL," and a leather bell housing its padlock. Inside, the beige canvas elegantly contrasts with the leather, revealing a neat and functional organization.
The Bolide 45 thus stands out as the ideal travel companion, as noble as it is timeless. A rare piece, intended for those who perceive in the object the imprint of craftsmanship, a story, a way of life.
Features:
- Brand: Hermès
- Model: Bolide 45
- Year: 2006 (Hermès date code "□J")
- Artisan: No. 17 (internal marking)
- Color: Clay (burnt orange)
- Material: Togo calf (natural grain, supple and durable)
- Interior lining: Beige canvas with leather inserts
- Closure: Double-slider zip closure in palladium silver metal
- Pockets: One large exterior flat pocket (with personalized marking "BL"), one interior pocket
- Carrying: Hand or arm
- Dimensions: Length 45 cm x Height 35 cm x Depth 18 cm
- Accessories: Leather bell, padlock, original Hermès dust bag
- Condition: Very good overall condition
- Authenticity: Date code □J + artisan no. 17 embossed under the interior flap
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The Art of Travel as Heritage
When the lines of a bag tell the story of a stylistic revolution
Born in the early 20th century, this type of structured bag draws its origins from trunks and travel accessories. Designed to combine practicality and elegance, it quickly establishes itself as one of the symbols of a refined way of life, halfway between mobility and distinction. The 30 format, with its balanced proportions, becomes over the decades a faithful companion for active and elegant women. Its soft silhouette, recognizable among all, embodies a subtle response to the changes in fashion, always maintaining pure elegance, without ostentation.
From the Parisian high society to international icons, this model traverses the ages with the same consistency: that of good taste, silent luxury, and a unique relationship with time — that of durability and heritage. It bears witness to a timeless vision of style, where functionality enhances beauty.
A discreet vision of excellence
When the artisanal gesture becomes aesthetic language
This bag illustrates an absolute mastery of materials and craftsmanship. The supple yet durable bull leather is chosen for its ability to age gracefully, while the H canvas adds a visual breath, almost architectural, to the whole. The seams, executed by hand with watchmaking precision, reflect the utmost respect for traditional know-how.
Beyond its aesthetics, this model embodies deep values: the silent quest for perfection, the humility of beauty, and a form of contemporary femininity rooted in the intelligence of detail. Its light hue, both soothing and bright, makes it a versatile piece, capable of matching all seasons and silhouettes with natural elegance.
Through this bag, a philosophy of luxury is expressed: one that prioritizes longevity over fleeting trends, subtlety over brilliance, and the intimate dialogue between material, form, and function.
This Bolide 30 bag in white bull leather and beige H canvas, from the year 2006, is much more than an accessory. It is the expression of an exceptional artisanal tradition, a discerning gaze on elegance, and a refinement meant to last. An invitation to combine style and history in a gesture of embraced luxury.