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Hermès Kelly Danse Bleu Colvert Matte Alligator Mississippiensis Gold Hardware
Kelly Danse in Bleu Colvert Matte Alligator Mississippiensis with Gold hardware.
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Date stamp
- D (2019)
- Material
- Matte Alligator Mississippiensis
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Bleu Colvert
- Metallic finish
- Gold
- Dimensions
- L 22 × H 17 × D 6 cm | L 8.7" × H 6.7" × D 2.4"
- Includes
- Full set
- Strap Length
- 170 cm (adjustable, multiple wear configurations)
- Care
- Alligator Mat: Exotic skin is not interchangeable with other leathers 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 Danse
Designed by Jean Paul Gaultier and introduced in 2008, discontinued in 2013 and reintroduced in 2019 as the Kelly Danse II. An adjustable strap lets it be carried as a clutch, on the shoulder, crossbody, at the waist or as a backpack.
Bleu Colvert is a deep teal-blue named after the Colvert (mallard) duck, sitting between Bleu de Malte and Bleu Nuit on the Hermès blue spectrum. The matte finish on the alligator is achieved through felt buffing, producing a velvety surface that absorbs light and gives the teal pigment a slate-like depth. Alligator Mississippiensis is identified by its square belly scales. Gold hardware warms the cool blue-green body. The Kelly Danse is a transformable design worn as a crossbody, shoulder, backpack, belt bag, hand carry, or clutch by adjusting the single long strap. Kelly turn-lock closure on the front flap.
Collector's Insight:
A Kelly Danse in Matte Alligator is among the rarest exotic specifications Hermès produces. The Kelly Danse already receives limited production allocation in standard leathers; exotic versions represent a fraction of that output. Bleu Colvert is a seasonal color that has been rotated in and out of the palette, and finding it on Matte Alligator in the Kelly Danse format is a convergence of multiple scarcity factors. Matte finish on alligator requires hides with minimal surface imperfections, as the buffing process reveals rather than conceals flaws.
Resale Insight:
Exotic Kelly Danse bags appear very rarely on the secondary market. Matte Alligator in a deep jewel tone like Bleu Colvert with Gold hardware is a collector-grade specification that appeals to both exotic skin collectors and Kelly Danse collectors. The multi-wear format ensures the bag has practical utility beyond display, which supports sustained demand.
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.
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This piece is final sale and is not eligible for return or refund. Full details in our Returns and Exchanges policy.
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The Condition Guide
