Rare Hermès Crocodile Briefcase for $30,000

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed)
Apr 7th 2010 at 2:01PM

The Sac à Depeche crocodile skin briefcase from Hermès of Paris is one of the famed French luxury goods house's most coveted and exclusive items. The ultimate gentleman's business accessory, the elegant model has long been a favorite of aristocrats, royalty, the international jet set and heads of state. The Sac à Depeche was first introduced by Hermès in 1937, and one of the first purchasers was the Duke of Windsor. John F. Kennedy famously carried an example in black crocodile given to him by Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, which he took with him on that fateful trip to Dallas in 1964. Kennedy's briefcase sold for $700,000 at auction in 1998. The Sac à Depeche in crocodile remains available by special order – with a 4-5 year waiting list. However, a rare and authentic 20th century crocodile Sac à Depeche is now being offered for sale by London's Pullman Gallery for about $30,000. Finished in tan Crocodilus Porosos, the very finest crocodile skin in the world, the exquisite case is in perfect mint condition, and comes complete with a key fob and two keys, signed Hermès, Paris.

[via JustLuxe]

Tags: briefcase, crocodile, Duke of Windsor, exotic leather, Hermes, John F. Kennedy, luggage, mens style, Paris

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will Apr 7th 2010 11:00PM

Not many people can afford this so why is the waiting list so long?Is it done on purpose to make it seem more precious?

Kathy Jackson Apr 8th 2010 8:29AM

There is nothing luxurious about killing an alligator for it's skin to make this ugly briefcase. These people who make this so-called "gentleman's business accessory" should be shot.
This is animal cruelty at it's best.