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Hermès Kelly 35 Retourne Shearling/Ébène Barenia Palladium Hardware
$120,810.00
Condition 2 – ExcellentKelly 35 Retourne in Shearling (Mouton) with Ébène Barenia leather trim and Palladium hardware.
The object record
- Condition
- 2 – Excellent
- Material
- Shearling and Barenia
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Beige (Shearling) and Ébène (Barenia)
- Metallic finish
- Palladium
- Handle drop
- 11 cm | 4.3"
- Strap drop
- 36 cm | 14.2"
- Dimensions
- L 35 × H 24 × D 12 cm | L 13.8" × H 9.4" × D 4.7"
- Includes
- Full set
- Care
- Shearling: Shearling is not interchangeable with smooth or grained leather for treatment: a product intended for one may be unsuitable for another. 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 limited-edition configuration contrasting plush beige shearling body panels with Ébène Barenia on the handle, flap, sangles, and base. Barenia is Hermès's original saddlery leather, a smooth, full-aniline calfskin that develops patina over time. Ébène is a dark, near-black brown. Retourne construction with turned edges and visible piping complements the soft nature of the shearling. Palladium hardware provides a cool contrast to the warm materials.
Collector's Insight:
Shearling Kellys are seasonal limited editions produced in small numbers, associated with Jean Paul Gaultier's tenure as creative director. The pairing of shearling with Barenia is notable, as Barenia is Hermès's most traditional leather and is rarely combined with novelty materials. This configuration represents a specific era of Hermès design that prioritized tactile experimentation within classic silhouettes.
Resale Insight:
Shearling Kellys occupy a niche within the collectible market, with demand concentrated in autumn and winter months. The Barenia trim provides value stability independent of the shearling, as this leather is perennially sought after by collectors. Limited-edition material combinations in the Kelly 35 format appear infrequently on the secondary market.
Condition, defined +
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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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