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Hermès Kelly Élan Parchemin Box Calf Gold Hardware
$8,950.00
Hermès Kelly Élan Parchemin Box Calf Gold Hardware
The original Kelly Élan format in Parchemin Box Calf with gold hardware. The Élan is a flat, elongated clutch derived directly from the Kelly silhouette, with the sangles and turnlock closure functioning as both fastening and a hand-slide strap. Box Calf produces a smooth, high-sheen surface that develops patina with age. Parchemin is a pale parchment tone, warmer than Blanc and cooler than Jaune Pale, sitting in the cream-to-bone range.
This is the original Kelly Élan design that predates the 2023 reintroduction. The vintage version does not include the detachable shoulder strap added to the current production model, functioning strictly as a hand-carried clutch. The flat base allows the bag to stand upright. Gold hardware warms the neutral palette.
Condition: 3 – Very Good
Year: 2023
Color: Élan Parchemin
Leather: Box Calf
Hardware: Gold
Includes: Lock, Strap
JaneFinds Collector's Insight: The Kelly in Élan Parchemin Box Calf carries the lineage of the original 1930s sac à dépêches, renamed after Grace Kelly in 1956.
JaneFinds Market Insight: The market demand for Kelly bags, particularly in the cm size, continues to outpace supply. This specific configuration is a staple for collectors seeking a balance of heritage and contemporary style.
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