Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Kelly Cut Gris Asphalte Swift Gold Hardware
The Kelly Cut keeps the Kelly's flap and turn-lock in a long, flat clutch, carried by a single flat top handle.
The object record
- Condition
- 2 – Excellent
- Date stamp
- A (2017)
- Material
- Swift
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Gris Asphalte
- Metallic finish
- Gold
- Dimensions
- L 31 × H 13 × D 2.5 cm | L 12.2" × H 5.1" × D 1"
- Care
- Protect from humidity, prolonged light and extreme heat, and seek an appropriate assessment before treatment. Care Guide
The story behind the Kelly Cut
Introduced in 2008 as the successor to the Kelly Longue, which was discontinued that year. The clutch expression of the Kelly: the same turn-lock closure and signature flap in a flat, elongated east-west format.
Discover Hermès Kelly CutSwift suits the format: its smooth, pliable surface lies flat without buckling across the long panel.
Gris Asphalte is a medium gray with tan undertones, and on Swift it reads soft and nuanced, shifting between gray and taupe with the light. Gold hardware warms it.
Collector's Insight:
The Kelly Cut is made in smaller numbers than the structured Kellys, and Gris Asphalte, a warm gray, ran for a limited number of seasons.
Resale Insight:
Swift shows scratches readily, so buyers check the long flap edge and corners first, where a clutch is handled most.
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.
The JANEFINDS standard +
Every piece is authenticated in-house and individually inspected, and ships with a JANEFINDS Certificate of Authenticity.
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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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The Condition Guide
