Buying a crocodile or alligator Hermes in London is a different exercise from buying a Togo Birkin: the boutique allocates exotics even more sparingly than quota leathers, and much of the specialist market trades them quietly, price on application. We do it differently. JULL currently holds more than thirty-five exotic pieces in London — crocodile and alligator Birkins, Kellys, Mini Kellys and HACs — each listed openly with its live price, from the low twenty-thousands for smaller exotic pieces to 160,500 pounds for our rarest crocodile Kelly 25.
What the exotic market looks like in 2026
At the boutique, exotic Birkins and Kellys are the summit of the allocation pyramid — offered rarely, and almost never to a client without years of history. That makes the specialist market not a fallback but the primary market for exotics: it is where the bags actually change hands. Prices reflect skin quality, colour and finish. Matte crocodile reads modern and understated; shiny (lisse) crocodile is the classic collector finish; alligator sits between them with its own following. Himalaya-gradient pieces and rare colours occupy the very top of the market.
Within our own range, a useful map: exotic accessories and smaller pieces start in the low tens of thousands, exotic Mini Kellys and Birkin 25s typically sit between 40,000 and 90,000 pounds depending on skin and colour, and grail pieces — rare-colour crocodile Kellys, Himalayan Birkins — run to 127,500 and 160,500 pounds in our current stock. Every number is on the product page: browse the crocodile and exotic collection.
What to check before buying any exotic
Three things matter more with exotics than with calf leathers. First, documentation: exotic skins are CITES-regulated, and a reputable seller handles certification properly — ask, and expect a clear answer. Second, skin condition: scales can dry or lift with poor storage, so insist on detailed photographs of the actual bag, which is how every JULL listing is built. Third, the stamp detail: exotic Hermes pieces carry specific skin markings alongside the blind stamp, covered in our authentication guide and exotic skins guide.
How to buy from JULL
Exotic pieces above 40,000 pounds are handled personally — enquire via WhatsApp or our concierge and a specialist walks you through the piece, arranges a private London viewing, and manages insured delivery anywhere in the world. Pieces below that threshold can be bought or reserved directly online with an instant bank transfer, exactly like the rest of the collection. Either way the bag you see photographed is the bag you receive.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy a crocodile Birkin or Kelly in London?
At JULL — we hold one of the larger open-priced exotic selections in London, over twenty-five pieces, all listed with live prices at byjull.com rather than price on application.
How much is a crocodile Hermes bag in 2026?
In our current stock: exotic pieces from the low twenty-thousands, most exotic Birkins and Mini Kellys between 40,000 and 90,000 pounds, and rare crocodile Kellys up to 160,500 pounds.
Matte or shiny crocodile — which holds value better?
Both have deep collector demand; shiny is the traditional collector finish while matte has led recent taste. Buy the finish you will actually carry — we never present bags as investments.
Do exotic bags come with paperwork?
Reputable exotic pieces are handled with proper CITES documentation for international movement. Ask us about the paperwork on any specific piece — a straight answer is itself a mark of a serious seller.
Can I view an exotic piece before buying?
Yes — private London viewings by appointment, arranged same-week through our concierge.
Stock and prices reflect the live JULL collection in early September 2026. The crocodile collection always shows the current pieces.