Hermès Kelly 20 HSS Mini II Sellier Gris Perle Matte Alligator Jaune Ambre Interior Permabrass Hardware
Hermès Kelly 20 HSS Mini II Sellier Gris Perle Matte Alligator Jaune Ambre Interior Permabrass Hardware
Hermès Kelly 20 HSS Mini II Sellier Gris Perle Matte Alligator Jaune Ambre Interior Permabrass Hardware
Hermès Kelly 20 HSS Mini II Sellier Gris Perle Matte Alligator Jaune Ambre Interior Permabrass Hardware
Hermès Kelly 20 HSS Mini II Sellier Gris Perle Matte Alligator Jaune Ambre Interior Permabrass Hardware
Hermès Kelly 20 HSS Mini II Sellier Gris Perle Matte Alligator Jaune Ambre Interior Permabrass Hardware
Hermès Kelly 20 HSS Mini II Sellier Gris Perle Matte Alligator Jaune Ambre Interior Permabrass Hardware
Hermès Kelly 20 HSS Mini II Sellier Gris Perle Matte Alligator Jaune Ambre Interior Permabrass Hardware
Hermès Kelly 20 HSS Mini II Sellier Gris Perle Matte Alligator Jaune Ambre Interior Permabrass Hardware

The Sold Archive

Hermès Kelly 20 HSS Mini II Sellier Gris Perle Matte Alligator Jaune Ambre Interior Permabrass Hardware

Placed

Realized
$100,000–150,000

The object record

Condition
1 – Pristine
Material
Alligator Mat
Color
Gris Perle, Jaune Ambre
Metallic finish
Permabrass
JANEFINDS

The object record

Hermès Kelly 20 HSS Mini II Sellier Gris Perle Matte Alligator Jaune Ambre Interior Permabrass Hardware

Date stamp
B (2023) (HSS)
Material
Alligator Mat
Made in
France
Color
Gris Perle, Jaune Ambre
Metallic finish
Permabrass
Dimensions
L 20 × H 16 × D 10 cm | L 7.9" × H 6.3" × D 3.9"
Exterior
Gris Perle Matte Alligator
Interior
Jaune Ambre Chèvre
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

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.

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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.

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Twenty centimeters in Sellier construction. Horseshoe Stamp special order with interior color customization: Gris Perle Matte Alligator exterior, Jaune Ambre Chèvre interior. Pearl gray outside, warm amber yellow inside; the contrast reveals itself each time the bag opens. HSS designation indicates client-specified combination unavailable through standard production.

Matte Alligator Mississippiensis absorbs light across each scale, creating depth without shine. Permabrass hardware, warmer than Palladium and subtler than polished Gold, bridges the cool gray exterior and warm yellow interior.

Pair with: JANEFINDS Accessories Collection for crossbody styling

Collector's Insight:
HSS interior color customization adds another layer of personalization: the surprise of contrasting lining visible only when opened. Gris Perle exterior with Jaune Ambre interior creates visual interest without exterior color complexity. Permabrass hardware complements both tones.

Resale Insight:
HSS exotics with interior color contrast trade to collectors valuing hidden details. The customization appeals to those who appreciate personalization beyond visible exterior elements. Store-fresh 2023 production with HSS stamp represents peak positioning in the exotic Mini Kelly segment.

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