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Rare Hermès · Curated by Jane
Hermès Kelly Élan Folie Gris Perle Matte Alligator with Himalaya Ostrich Feathers Palladium Hardware
$140,000.00
Condition 1 – PristineThe object record
- Condition
- 1 – Pristine
- Date stamp
- G (2026)
- Material
- Matte Alligator Mississippiensis with Ostrich Feathers
- Made in
- France
- Color
- Gris Perle and Himalaya
- Metallic finish
- Palladium
- Dimensions
- L 27 × H 15 × D 3 cm | L 10.6" × H 5.9" × D 1.2"
- Includes
- Full Set
- Notes
- Shown in one frame with a Picotin that is not included.
- Care
- Alligator Mat: Exotic skin is not interchangeable with other leathers for treatment: a product intended for one may be unsuitable for another. Protect from humidity, prolonged light and extreme heat, and seek an appropriate assessment before treatment. Care Guide
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 Folie gives the clean, elongated Kelly silhouette a soft fringe of Himalaya ostrich feathers. Gris Perle matte alligator forms the structured upper section, with palladium hardware completing the restrained palette. The contrast between defined scales and airy featherwork is the focus: precise construction above, movement below.
The proportions lend themselves to evening dressing. Carry it by hand as a clutch, or on the shoulder with its matching leather strap.
The turn-lock and sangle close the flap exactly as on a full-size Kelly, and the flap opens to a lined interior. The feathers are set along the lower body, so the alligator carries the structure and the hardware while the ostrich moves with the bag.
Styled with: JANEFINDS Mariner Crossbody Chain, sold separately
Collector's Insight:
The Élan began as the house's early-2000s Kelly clutch, and the feathered Folie appeared when Hermès brought the model back on its Spring–Summer 2023 runway. The closely matched alligator and feather tones make their different textures especially apparent.
Resale Insight:
Buyers compare Kelly Élan pieces by skin and finish first, and the feathered Folie stands apart from the plain leather and alligator versions of the model.
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.
Delivery and payment +
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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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