Privé Porter’s Guide To: Hermès “Sunrise & Sunset” Rainbow Birkin 35cm Editions

Privé Porter’s Guide To: Hermès “Sunrise & Sunset” Rainbow Birkin 35cm Editions

In the world of luxury handbags, few names carry the same aura as the Hermès Birkin. But when Hermès introduces a limited-edition Rainbow version in the structured Sellier form, it becomes more than a bag — it becomes a collectible masterpiece.

Enter the “Sunrise Rainbow” and “Sunset Rainbow” 35cm Sellier Birkins: bold, artful, and guaranteeing that when Hermès says “limited”, it truly means rare.

What Are “Sunrise” & “Sunset”?

  • Sunrise Rainbow: Launched around 2020, this 35cm Sellier Birkin features panels of Lime, Sesame, Rose Confetti, and Terre Battue Epsom leather, with palladium hardware.

  • Sunset Rainbow: A subsequent variant featuring panels of Apricot, Bleu Agate, Magnolia, and Rouge Casaque in Epsom leather, also in 35cm Sellier form with palladium hardware. 

Both versions embrace Hermès’ love of color-block artistry, revisiting the structured Sellier silhouette (traditionally a Kelly detail) and applying it to the Birkin form. 

Why They Matter: Design, Rarity & Collector Appeal

  • Sellier Construction: Unlike the softer, rolled-edge Retourne Birkin, the Sellier version is crisp, structured, with visible external stitching. It represents a more architectural aesthetic. 

  • Color-block Panels: The radical use of four different colored panels in one piece elevates these editions from mere handbags to wearable art.

  • Limited Edition & Year: First produced in 2020 for Sunrise, these editions are extremely scarce, driving auction interest. 

  • Materials & Hardware: Made in Epsom leather with palladium hardware — choice materials that ensure durability and high-end finish.

  • Collector Value: Due to their rarity and striking design, these Birkins are firmly in the trophy-piece category — for serious Hermès aficionados and investors alike.

How to Spot It & What to Watch

  • Ensure Sellier stitching (visible external seams) — key sign it’s not a standard Birkin.

  • Check that panels are true color-blocks not just gradient — Lime/Sesame/Rose/Terre (Sunrise) or Abricot/Bleu Agate/Magnolia/Rouge Casaque (Sunset).

  • Verify hardware: carries palladium finish.

  • Confirm size: 35cm width.

  • Box, dust bag, original receipts/credentials add provenance value.

Why Privé Porter Covers It

At Privé Porter, we believe exceptional Hermès pieces don’t just tell stories — they embody moments. These Rainbow editions mark Hermès’ bold embrace of creative expression within its discipline of scarcity. They’re not just bags — they’re museum pieces for your arm.

If you're pursuing something that blends bold artistry with classic legacy, these Birkins sit at that intersection.

✨ Contact Privé Porter to explore availability and secure one of these rare Hermès editions.
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