Hermès Kelly 25 HSS Retourne Blue Electric & Gris Asphalte Togo Palladium Hardware

The opportunity to special order a bag is only offered to top clients, and the implication is that yours could be an entirely unique combination. This 25cm Togo Retourne Kelly, a size and construction rarely seen as a special order, takes the vibrant and long-loved Blue Electric and cools it with a handle, sides and straps of Gris Asphalte, which blend perfectly into the Palladium hardware. In store-fresh condition, this bag is very special and unusual in more ways than one! Retourne refers to the inside stitching of the bag’s edges – observe the piping on the edges, you can see it’s as if has been sewn and then turned it inside out. This makes the bag a bit “softer” at the edges, and more flexible (there’s no piping on sellier Kellys).

Retourne construction involves turning the bag inside-out during assembly, producing softer, rounded edges. The 25cm Kelly is a scaled format that adjusts the original proportions. Interior is lined in matching Chevre leather with one zip pocket and two slip pockets. Single top handle with detachable shoulder strap.

Collector's Insight:
Horseshoe Stamp confirms this as a Special Order, made to client specification through Hermès' allocation program. HSS pieces are not available for general purchase and require an established purchase history.

Resale Insight:
HSS Special Orders trade at a premium over standard production in the resale market. The bespoke color combination and limited availability create sustained demand among collectors. Provenance documentation strengthens resale positioning.