i also found myself shocked that it was on the shelf that even though i knew i wasn't going to buy it, i had to ask my SA about it. it was sitting right on the top shelf of a display cabinet!
it looked like a togo or clemence, it definitely had grain and slouch to it.
they also had an ebene 35 that they brought out to show someone else. all had palladium HW.
on another note, i saw many a birkin on the street today. blacks and browns, and one gold. of all sizes. i kinda like the 30, it's cute.
i also saw mare winningham the actress crossing the street with me, carrying a 35 black birkin, with a glossy finish.
what also surprised me was more than the birkin, i saw more garden parties being carried today than birkins, of all colors and sizes.