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Hermès Kelly 35 in Noir Box with So Black PVD hardware
Hermès So Black Kelly 35 Retourne Black Box Leather PVD Hardware - 2011, O Square worn by a model in a white studio, hand carry
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Hermès So Black Kelly 35 Retourne Black Box Leather PVD Hardware - 2011, O Square worn by a model in a white studio, shoulder strap carry
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Hermès So Black Kelly 35 Retourne Black Box Leather PVD Hardware - 2011, O Square

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Condition 2 – Excellent
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The object record

Condition
2 – Excellent
Date stamp
O □ (2011)
Material
Box
Made in
France
Color
Noir
Metallic finish
So Black PVD
Year
2011
Dimensions
L 35 × H 24 × D 12 cm | L 14" × H 9.5" × D 4.7"
Care
Veau Box Calf: Polishing is not a universal remedy for wear. Protect from humidity, prolonged light and extreme heat, and seek an appropriate assessment before treatment. Care Guide
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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.

Discover Hermès Kelly Bags

Jean-Paul Gaultier’s tenure at Hermès is considered by many bag collectors to be the brand’s golden years. The So Black collection was released shortly before the designer’s departure; a solemn symphony of black, every aspect permeated with dark theatricality. These So Black bags have become some of the most desirable and collectible Hermès bags on the market. This 35cm Kelly in black calf box leather with black PVD coated hardware is a fine example that has been maintained in excellent condition. Perfect for anyone who loves the So Black collection, this bag will be a great piece for any collection!

Retourne construction involves turning the bag inside-out during assembly, producing softer, rounded edges. The 35cm 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:
The So Black edition uses black PVD-coated hardware against black leather, eliminating all metallic contrast. Originally released in limited quantities, it has become one of the most sought-after special editions in the secondary market.

Resale Insight:
The Kelly's resale market has strengthened consistently, with Sellier construction and smaller sizes (20-25cm) seeing particular demand. Classic colors and complete sets (strap, lock, keys, clochette) support strongest valuations.

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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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