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Hermès Kelly 35 Retourne Chocolat Clemence Gold Hardware
$12,000.00
The object record
- Condition
- 3 – Very Good
- Material
- Clemence
- Color
- Chocolat
- Metallic finish
- Gold
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 BagsKelly 35 Retourne in Chocolat Clemence with Gold hardware. Chocolat is a deep, rich brown from the Hermès permanent palette, darker than Gold and warmer than Ébène. Clemence is a supple, heavy-grained bull calf that relaxes over time, producing a slouchy silhouette well suited to the Retourne format. Gold hardware extends the warm brown register. Tonal stitching. Single top handle with detachable shoulder strap.
Collector's Insight:
Chocolat is one of several dark browns Hermès has produced alongside Ébène, Café, and Terre. It is a vintage-era color that has not been in continuous production, making pre-owned examples the primary source. Clemence in the Kelly 35 Retourne produces the most relaxed silhouette in the Kelly range, as the heavier grain softens with use. Kelly 35 is the original Kelly size and remains the preferred format for collectors who prioritize capacity.
Resale Insight:
Kelly 35 in a dark neutral with Gold hardware is a versatile specification with stable secondary market demand. Condition 3 reflects a bag that has been carried but retains structural integrity and overall presentation. Chocolat with Gold hardware is a classic pairing that appeals to collectors seeking a warm-toned alternative to Noir.
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.
Delivery and payment +
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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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