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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Kelly Élan Parchemin Box Calf Gold Hardware
$8,950.00
Condition 3 – Very GoodThe original Kelly Élan format in Parchemin Box Calf with gold hardware.
The object record
- Condition
- 3 – Very Good
- Material
- Box Calf
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Élan Parchemin
- Metallic finish
- Gold
- Year
- 2023
- Includes
- Lock, Strap
- Care
- Veau Box Calf: Polishing is not a universal remedy for wear. Protect from humidity, prolonged light and extreme heat, and seek an appropriate assessment before treatment. Care Guide
The story behind the Kelly Élan
The original Kelly clutch of the house's modern history: an early-2000s format with a flat base and a rear sangle hand strap, preceding the Kelly Pochette, Kelly Longue and Kelly Cut. Hermès brought it back on its Spring 2023 runway, with a removable shoulder strap.
Discover Wallets, Clutches, PochettesThe Élan is a flat, elongated clutch derived directly from the Kelly silhouette, with the sangles and turnlock closure functioning as both fastening and a hand-slide strap. Box Calf produces a smooth, high-sheen surface that develops patina with age. Parchemin is a pale parchment tone, warmer than Blanc and cooler than Jaune Pale, sitting in the cream-to-bone range.
This is the original Kelly Élan design that predates the 2023 reintroduction. The vintage version does not include the detachable shoulder strap added to the current production model, functioning strictly as a hand-carried clutch. The flat base allows the bag to stand upright. Gold hardware warms the neutral palette.
Collector's Insight:
The Kelly carries the lineage of the original 1930s sac à dépêches, renamed the Kelly in 1956.
Resale Insight:
The market demand for Kelly bags 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.
The JANEFINDS standard +
Every piece is authenticated in-house and individually inspected, and ships with a JANEFINDS Certificate of Authenticity.
Delivery and payment +
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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