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Hermès Kelly Cut Gris Asphalte Swift Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly Cut Gris Asphalte Swift Gold Hardware
Kelly Cut in Gris Asphalte Swift with Gold hardware. The Kelly Cut is a flat, elongated clutch format that retains the Kelly's flap and tournante closure in a horizontal proportion designed for evening carry. No handle, no strap. Swift is the standard leather for this format because its smooth, pliable surface lays flat without buckling across the long panel. Gris Asphalte is a medium grey with warm beige undertones, lighter than Étain and warmer than Gris Mouette. On Swift the color reads as soft and nuanced, shifting between grey and taupe depending on ambient light. Gold hardware warms the composition.
Condition: 2 – Excellent
Color: Gris Asphalte
Leather: Swift
Hardware: Gold
Dimensions: 31 x 13 x 2.5 cm | 12.2" x 5.1" x 1"
Collector's Insight: The Kelly Cut is produced in limited quantities relative to structured Kellys. It occupies the evening tier of the Kelly family alongside the Kelly Pochette, but in a wider, flatter proportion. Gris Asphalte was introduced around 2017 and produced for a limited number of seasons. Swift is the preferred leather for the Cut because the flat, handleless format demands a surface that stays smooth without the reinforcement of Sellier stitching or internal structure.
Resale Insight: Kelly Cuts trade below structured Kellys but above most Hermès SLGs. Demand is concentrated among collectors who want the Kelly closure language in a dedicated evening format. Gris Asphalte is a versatile neutral that pairs with both warm and cool wardrobes. Excellent condition on a Swift clutch indicates careful use, as Swift shows contact marks more readily than grained leathers.
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