Hermes
A Rare Hermès Kelly Quelle Idole Doll Bag Blue Nuit Matte Alligator and Swift Black bag with Palladium Hardware. 2021, Z
$190,000.00
The Hermes ‘Quelle Idole,’ more popularly known as Kelly Doll, was designed and produced in 2000 by Jean-Louis Dumas himself. This limited edition style has since been discontinued, but it pops back up from time to time for boutique openings, brand celebrations, and very rarely on the resale market. Hermes’ brand ethos inserts whimsical details into their product in many ways. From scarf prints that convey horses as superheroes or as actors receiving awards, to the entire Petit H line which repurposes cast-off materials into fantastical objects like decorative mobiles or exquisitely crafted life-size horse figurines—the brand’s playful elements are always apparent if you look closely. Offered here in a never before seen combination of Blue Nuit Matte Alligator with Black Swift Leather.
The Kelly Doll, with its bendable arms and leather inset smile, is perhaps the best example of this wry sense of humor. Even its name is a pun! Kelly Doll plays off “Quelle Idole,” an expression which in French translates to “what a doll!” In many ways, the bag’s little smirk can be thought to represent the house’s attitudes towards their creations: outwardly serious but imbued with a sly wink.
Hardware: Palladium
6″ W x 5.5″ H x 2.5″ D
Condition: Store Fresh
Blue Nuit Matte Alligator and Black Swift Leather
The term "hardware" refers to the metallic parts of the bag, such as the buckle hardware, base studs, lock and keys and/or strap, which are plated with a colored finish (e.g. gold, silver, palladium). The terms refer to the tone or color of the hardware and not the actual material used. If hardware is composed of precious solid metals this will be referenced in the description.
Store Fresh
No indication of wear, all plastic on hardware, never worn, essentially as new.
Pristine
Little to no indication of handling, usually with all plastic on hardware and most likely never worn.
Excellent
Very minor evidence of handling.
Very Good
Evidence of wear and handling, with no major flaws.
Good
Moderate wear and is fully functional.
Fair
Moderate wear and has condition issues that may or may not be repairable.
