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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Kelly 35 Retourne Black Clemence Palladium Hardware
$15,000.00
Condition 3 – Very GoodThe object record
- Condition
- 3 – Very Good
- Material
- Clemence
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Black
- Metallic finish
- Palladium
- Dimensions
- L 35 × H 24 × D 12 cm | L 13.8" × H 9.4" × D 4.7"
- Care
- Taurillon Clémence: Semi-matte, with increasing suppleness. Protect from humidity, prolonged light and extreme heat, and seek an appropriate assessment before treatment. Care Guide
The story behind the Kelly
Created in the 1930s by Robert Dumas as a women's bag with straps: a trapezoid with two triangular gussets, a cutout flap, a handle and two side straps. It took the Kelly name in 1956, when Grace Kelly made it famous. Sellier construction keeps the seams on the outside for a more defined outline; Retourné construction turns them inside for softer edges. The leather does not decide the construction: Box calf Kellys are recorded in both.
Discover Hermès Kelly BagsA black Hermès Kelly is the very definition of timeless elegance, and this 35cm Retourne embodies both heritage and modernity. Crafted in supple Clemence leather, the bag carries the same scale favored by Grace Kelly herself. Notably, it retains the single-loop handle hardware of her era while introducing palladium hardware, first offered on Kelly bags just two years prior in 1996. This subtle yet pivotal detail marks a turning point in Hermès history, bridging the twentieth-century icon with the sleek, modern sensibility of the twenty-first. It’s a piece that feels both classic and forward-looking, one that Grace Kelly herself might have carried with approval.
Collector's Insight:
The Kelly 35 in Black Clemence is already a cornerstone of Hermès collecting. With its Retourne construction and early palladium hardware, this bag represents a fascinating moment of transition in Hermès design history. Collectors will appreciate its resonance with Grace Kelly’s preferred proportions, while recognizing the added rarity of a late-90s example.
Resale Insight:
The market demand for Kelly bags, particularly in the 35cm size, continues to outpace supply. This specific configuration is a staple for collectors seeking a balance of heritage and contemporary style.
Condition, defined +
Every piece is graded on the JANEFINDS five-tier scale: 1 Pristine, 2 Excellent, 3 Very Good, 4 Good, 5 Vintage, Well-Loved. Each tier is defined in writing in The Condition Guide.
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Returns +
A return may be requested within 24 hours of delivery, with the security tag intact and the piece returned complete and in original condition. Approved returns carry a 5% restocking fee. Full details in our Returns and Exchanges policy.
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