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Hermès Kelly 25 Rose Shocking Pink Palladium Hardware
$25,000.00
Condition 2 – ExcellentThe Hermès Kelly 25 in Rose Shocking Chèvre leather is a vibrant example of the brand's mastery of saturated pinks.
The object record
- Condition
- 2 – Excellent
- Date stamp
- K □ (2007)
- Material
- Chèvre Leather
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Rose Shocking (Pink)
- Metallic finish
- Palladium
- Model
- Kelly 25
- Dimensions
- L 25 × H 19 × D 9 cm | L 9.8" × H 7.5" × D 3.5"
- Includes
- Dustbag, Clochette, Lock, Keys
- Care
- 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.
Discover Hermès Kelly BagsRose Shocking is a high-intensity, neon-adjacent pink that is amplified by the natural sheen of Chèvre (Goat) leather. Chèvre is valued for its lightweight nature, durability, and distinctive grain, which captures dye with exceptional brightness. This leather type has become increasingly rare in recent production years, often reserved for Special Orders or small leather goods, distinguishing this 2007 example from current Epsom or Togo offerings.
The bag bears a "K" stamp encased in a square, denoting its production year as 2007. Accented with Palladium hardware, the cool silver tones provide a sharp contrast to the warmth of the pink body. At 25cm, the bag retains the classic proportions of the Kelly while benefiting from the structural resilience of the goatskin.
Collector's Insight:
Rose Shocking is one of the most collectible pinks in the Hermès archive, often compared to Rose Tyrien or Rose Mexico. Finding this color in Chèvre leather is a specific point of value; Chèvre is known for its ability to reflect light, giving the color a "glow" not found in matte leathers. A K-Square era bag represents a period when Chèvre was more frequently utilized for standard production Kellys.
Resale Insight:
Kelly 25s in "Pop" colors are perennial drivers of the secondary market. While new production favors Epsom or Swift, vintage Chèvre examples command a premium among connoisseurs who prefer the tactile quality and aging properties of goat leather. Rose Shocking remains a top-tier color for resale 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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Returns +
A return may be requested within 24 hours of delivery, with the security tag intact and the piece returned complete and in original condition. Approved returns carry a 5% restocking fee. Full details in our Returns and Exchanges policy.
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