Hermès Kelly Relax 50 Sanguine Swift Palladium Hardware

Hermès Kelly Relax 50 Sanguine Swift Palladium Hardware

Kelly Relax 50 in Sanguine Swift with Palladium hardware. Sanguine is a deep, saturated red with berry undertones, darker and more complex than Rouge Casaque, warmer than Rouge H. On Swift the color absorbs evenly with a soft, matte finish. The Relax is the unstructured travel-scale Kelly, softened from the traditional rigid silhouette into a slouchy, foldable format. At 50 cm it functions as a weekender or carry-on. Swift's pliable hand allows the bag to collapse flat when empty and conform to contents when packed. The Kelly's tournante closure, sangles, and clochette with lock and keys are retained, but the body has no internal frame. Single top handle with detachable shoulder strap.

Condition: 2 – Excellent
Color: Sanguine
Leather: Swift
Hardware: Palladium
Dimensions: 50 x 34 x 20 cm | 19.7" x 13.4" x 7.9"
Handle Drop: 18 cm | 7"
Strap Drop: 42 cm | 16.5"

Collector's Insight: The Kelly Relax was produced in limited quantities during a window from approximately 2008 to 2014 and has not appeared in consistent production since. Sanguine was a seasonal red introduced around 2011 and retired within a few years, making this a convergence of two discontinued variables. The 50 cm is the primary size for this format, designed as a travel piece rather than a daily bag.

Resale Insight: Kelly Relax 50s trade in the travel and collector tier, separate from structured Kelly pricing. Sanguine is a less common red on the secondary market than Rouge Casaque or Rouge H, giving it a point of differentiation for red-seeking collectors. Excellent condition on a Swift travel bag of this scale indicates careful ownership.

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