Hermes Kelly Pochette Violet Veau Doblis Suede Palladium Hardware - 2006, J Square
Hermes
Kelly
Hermes
During Jean-Paul Gaultier’s time at Hermes, he revolutionized the house’s classic styles in many new and exciting ways. One of the most enduring of his updated designs is the Kelly Pochette, which has now been in production for close to twenty years. This extremely unusual example is done in Doblis Suede (an enduring favorite among Hermes collectors) in stunning Violet pop color topped with palladium hardware. It is an exceptional piece that is both subtle and exciting. Hermes is a luxury house known for its high level of leather craft, but one type of leather is rarely used in Hermes’ bags - suede. This soft material we’re all so familiar with comes from the underside of the skin, and is softer and more flexible than the outer layer. The reason Hermes rarely makes suede handbags is durability. The natural fibers that make suede fuzzy easily hold dirt and darken, and the material overall will wear through faster than leather with heavy use. Anything that does not have reliable lifelong durability Hermes either removes from production entirely, such as python and pony hair, or elevates for use exclusively in exceptional pieces, like with silk and suede.
Editorial: SLAYED BY SUEDE
Color: Violet
Hardware: Palladium
Material: Doblis Suede
Condition: Pristine
Collection: 2006, J Square
Height: 5" Width: 8.45" Depth: 2.75"
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Where used in this sale the term "hardware" refers to the metallic parts of the bag, such as the buckle hardware, base studs, lock and keys and/or strap, which are plated with a coloured finish (e.g. gold, silver, palladium). The terms "Gold Hardware", "Silver Hardware", "Palladium Hardware" etc. refer to the tone or colour of the hardware and not the actual material used. If the bag incorporates solid metal hardware this will be referenced in the lot description.
Store Fresh - No indication of wear, all plastic on hardware, never worn, essentially as new.
Pristine - Little to no indication of handling, usually with all plastic on hardware and most likely never worn.
Excellent - Very minor evidence of handling.
Very Good - Evidence of wear and handling, with no major flaws.
Good - Moderate wear and is fully functional.
Fair - Moderate wear and has condition issues that may or may not be repairable.
