Hermès Kelly 35 Retourne Black Clemence Palladium Hardware

Hermès Kelly 35 Retourne Black Clemence Palladium Hardware

A 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.

• Condition: 3 - Very Good
• Stamp: 1998, Square B
• Color: Black
• Material: Clemence Leather
• Hardware: Palladium
• Dimensions: 35cm

JaneFinds 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.

JaneFinds Resale Insight:
Well-preserved Kelly 35s in Black remain highly liquid within the market, particularly with Retourne construction and archival significance. This 1998 Square B example offers enduring relevance, with value retention anchored in its classic color and size.

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