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Hermès Kelly Danse Noir Swift Palladium Hardware
$12,950.00
Hermès Kelly Danse Noir Swift Palladium Hardware
Kelly Danse in Noir Swift with Palladium hardware. The original Kelly Danse, designed by Jean Paul Gaultier, is a transformable bag worn as a backpack, crossbody, shoulder bag, or belt bag by adjusting the single long strap through the Kelly-style handle. Swift is a smooth, fine-grained calfskin with a matte surface. Noir Swift produces a deep, saturated black. Palladium hardware. Kelly turn-lock closure on the front flap.
Condition: 2 – Excellent
Stamp: M Square (2009)
Color: Noir
Material: Swift
Hardware: Palladium
Dimensions: 22 × 17 × 6 cm | 8.7" × 6.7" × 2.4"
Strap Length: 170 cm (adjustable, backpack/crossbody/shoulder/belt)
Includes: Box, dust bag (bag), dust bag (strap), care card
Collector's Insight: The original Kelly Danse was produced during Jean Paul Gaultier's tenure as creative director and was discontinued before being reissued as the Kelly Danse II with updated proportions. Original-era Kelly Danse bags from the 2000s and early 2010s are sought after by collectors who prefer the first-generation silhouette. M Square places this at 2009, the middle of Gaultier's run at the house. Swift leather on the original Danse produces a softer drape than the Evercolor used on some later versions.
Resale Insight: Original Kelly Danse bags trade at strong levels on the secondary market, driven by the multi-wear format and the Gaultier-era provenance. Noir with Palladium is the most versatile color and hardware combination for a bag designed to be worn four ways. Excellent condition on a 2009 production piece indicates careful ownership.
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