Color
Rose Sakura
Pale baby-pink, special-order, highly collected.
Rose Sakura is Hermès' pale pink with cool blue undertones — among the most-collected colors in the modern Birkin and Kelly range. Special-order-only in most leathers. Highly sought in Birkin 25 and Mini Kelly because the small size + pale pink aesthetic has Instagram-level cultural appeal. Tiny supply + social media demand creates severe premium.
Price impact
30-80% premium on small Birkin 25 / Mini Kelly vs equivalent Noir or Étoupe. Larger sizes in Rose Sakura command meaningful but smaller premium because the color reads differently on a Birkin 35.
Used by: Hermès
Related terms
- Togo · Grained calfskin, soft hand, retains shape.
- Epsom · Embossed calfskin, stiff, holds vibrant color.
- Clémence · Heavy baby-bull leather, slouchy, matte.
- Swift · Smooth calfskin, color-saturated, scratches show.
- Box Calf · Smooth lustrous calfskin, archival prestige.
- Chèvre · Goatskin, scratch-resistant, lightweight.