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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Kelly Élan Noir Chèvre Mysore Palladium Hardware
$18,500.00
The object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Material
- Chèvre Mysore
- Color
- Élan Noir Chèvre Mysore
- Metallic finish
- Palladium
The story behind the Kelly Élan
The original Kelly clutch of the house's modern history: an early-2000s format with a flat base and a rear sangle hand strap, preceding the Kelly Pochette, Kelly Longue and Kelly Cut. Hermès brought it back on its Spring 2023 runway, with a removable shoulder strap.
Discover Wallets, Clutches, PochettesThe Kelly Élan in Noir Chèvre with palladium hardware. Chèvre is a goatskin with a tight, raised grain that resists scratching and holds its shape with minimal break-in. On the Élan's flat silhouette, Chèvre maintains the rigid profile over time better than softer leathers like Swift, and its fine pebbled texture adds visual depth to the Noir surface that smooth leathers do not provide.
The Kelly Élan is a flat clutch-to-shoulder format with the Kelly's sangles and turnlock closure. A detachable shoulder strap snaps into the interior. Palladium hardware keeps the palette cool and tonal against the black leather. Hardware plastics intact.
Collector's Insight:
The Kelly carries the lineage of the original 1930s sac à dépêches, renamed the Kelly in 1956.
Resale Insight:
The market demand for Kelly bags continues to outpace supply. This specific configuration is a staple for collectors seeking a balance of heritage and contemporary style.
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 +
Domestic: FedEx Direct Signature, no additional fee unless noted. International: FedEx International Priority; duties and taxes may apply at destination. We do not ship to P.O. boxes. Orders ship within two business days of inventory and payment confirmation; contact us for expedited service.
Payment: Credit-card acceptance and payment arrangements are determined on a case-by-case basis. Contact JANEFINDS to confirm the payment arrangements for your purchase. Billing details must match the card exactly.
Returns +
This piece is final sale and is not eligible for return or refund. Full details in our Returns and Exchanges policy.
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