Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier Rouge Vif Ardenne with Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier Rouge Vif Ardennes Gold Hardware
Rouge Vif is the vintage Hermès vivid red, sitting brighter and cleaner than the orange-leaning Rouge H or the deeper Rouge Garance. The color reads at full saturation against Ardennes, the heavy grained calfskin Hermès produced from the 1980s through the early 2000s before discontinuing it. Ardennes carries a pebbled grain with substantial body and structural rigidity, holding the Kelly Sellier silhouette taut without softening over time. The combination of vivid red, pronounced grain, and rigid Sellier construction reads as a distinctly 1990s Hermès specification, with current production no longer pairing this color with this leather. Gold hardware reads warm against the saturated red. Y ○ stamp places production at 1995, within the original Ardennes production window.
Condition: 3 – Very Good
Stamp: Y ○ (1995)
Color: Rouge Vif
Leather: Ardennes
Hardware: Gold
Includes: Inquire
Dimensions: 28 x 22 x 10 cm | 11" x 8.7" x 3.9"
Handle Drop: 7.5 cm | 3"
Strap Drop: 100 cm | 39.4"
Notes: Vintage piece with patina consistent with 30-year age and gentle use
Collector's Insight: Ardennes was discontinued in the early 2000s due to its weight and the maison's pivot toward lighter calfskins like Togo and Clemence. Surviving Ardennes Kellys carry distinct collector value as a closed leather category, with the heavier hand and pronounced grain reading differently from any current production calfskin. 1995 production places this piece in the late Ardennes window, with the Y ○ circle stamp confirming the older blind stamp era (1971 to 1996).
Resale Insight: Vintage Ardennes Kellys trade in a distinct collector segment from current-production Kellys, valued for the discontinued leather, the saturated vintage color register, and the historical stamp era. Rouge Vif on Ardennes is among the more pursued vintage red configurations, with secondary supply tightening as surviving examples move into long-term collections rather than active resale.
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Length: 44" (112 cm)
Recommended For: 25 cm bags and smaller
Hardware: Gold or Palladium (specify at order)
Material: Semi-Precious Stones, Hand-Knotted
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Styling: Attach to bag hardware for crossbody or shoulder wear. Double the chain for a shorter shoulder drop or wrist-wrap carry. Works as a standalone necklace without a bag. The full JaneFinds accessory chain collection includes coordinating options in specific color palettes.
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Cuban link crossbody chain for Hermès Kelly and Mini Kelly bags. Converts top-handle carry to crossbody or shoulder wear without altering the bag. Cuban link pattern provides a flat, close-laying chain that sits flush against the body. Lobster clasp at one end, spring ring at the other. Available in Gold and Palladium to match Hermès hardware finishes.
Length: 44" (112 cm)
Hardware: Gold or Palladium
Link Style: Cuban
Production: Made to order
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Condition Rank1 - Like New, shows little to no evidence of wear, age or handling
2 - Exceptionally well-maintained, very minor signs of use, wear, age, or handling
3 - Pre-Loved, gently used with slight signs of wear
4 - Pre-Loved, exhibits signs of wear and regular use
