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Hermès Kelly Dépêches 25 Noir Epsom Palladium Hardware
Kelly Dépêches 25 in Noir Epsom with Palladium hardware.
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Date stamp
- G (2026)
- Material
- Epsom
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Noir
- Metallic finish
- Palladium
- Dimensions
- L 25 × H 18.5 × D 4.5 cm | L 10" × H 7.25" × D 1.75"
- Includes
- Full set
- Care
- Protect from humidity, prolonged light and extreme heat, and seek an appropriate assessment before treatment. Care Guide
The story behind the Kelly Dépêches
A document-case form of the Kelly; the name recalls Sac à Dépêches, the bag's name before it became the Kelly.
Read the Kelly Dépêches referenceThe Dépêches is a flat pouch format derived from the Kelly's flap-and-tournante closure, stripped of the Kelly's depth, handle, and structure. No top handle, no gussets. A wrist strap replaces the Kelly's carrying system. The result is a document-scale clutch that functions as an oversized wallet, tablet sleeve, or minimal evening piece. Epsom holds the flat panels rigid without buckling. The Clochette charm hangs from the tournante, a visual signature carried over from the Kelly.
Collector's Insight:
The Kelly Dépêches occupies the flat goods tier of the Kelly family alongside the Kelly Pochette and Kelly Cut, but at 25 cm it offers more surface area than either. The format is gender-neutral by design, functioning equally as a men's document clutch or a women's evening piece. Epsom is the standard leather for this format because its rigidity prevents the flat panels from warping. Current 2026 production.
Resale Insight:
Kelly Dépêches bags trade below structured Kelly bags but above SLGs. The 25 cm is the most common size in this format. Demand is steady from collectors building out the full Kelly family and from buyers who want the Kelly closure language in a flat, minimal form.
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.
The JANEFINDS standard +
Every piece is authenticated in-house and individually inspected, and ships with a JANEFINDS Certificate of Authenticity.
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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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The Condition Guide
