Hermès

Hermès Shadow Clutch Black Exotic PHW

Exotic · PHW

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The piece in detail

The Shadow Clutch in black exotic with palladium hardware is one of the most contemporary and visually distinctive evening clutches in the maison's recent production. Year B stamp, store-fresh condition. The Shadow series — introduced in collaboration with Jean Paul Gaultier in 2010 — is one of Hermès's most uncompromising visual statements: every visible surface is rendered in black, including the typically contrasting hardware, stitching and lining. The Shadow Clutch applies this approach to an evening clutch silhouette, producing a piece that reads as pure architectural form. In black exotic skin (typically Mississippi alligator), the surface adopts particular depth: the scale pattern is visible only at close range, with the overall surface presenting as a single uniform black sculptural object. The Shadow execution treats the palladium hardware to read as deep matte-black, integrating it fully into the body of the piece. This is a piece for collectors who prize visual restraint over ornamentation — evening discretion at its most extreme. Sourced through JULL's direct global trade network with full CITES documentation. Original box, dust bag and brand ribbon. Hand-inspected London workroom; private viewing by appointment in our Chelsea Harbour showroom.

Inspected by hand in our London workroom. Private viewings by appointment.
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