Question 1

How do I authenticate a pre-owned Hermès Kelly?

Accepted Answer

Authenticating a Kelly involves examining the saddle stitching (regular and slightly slanted), the crispness of the engravings on the lock, padlock and clochette, the match between the padlock number and its key, and the depth and alignment of the interior stamps. At Old Fashioned Club, every Kelly is authenticated by our experts and delivered with a certificate of authenticity.

Question 2

What is the difference between a Kelly Sellier and a Kelly Retourné?

Accepted Answer

The Kelly Sellier has its stitching on the outside, giving sharp edges and a highly structured stance. The Kelly Retourné hides its stitching inside, offering rounded corners and a softer silhouette. Sellier bags are often made in firmer leathers such as Epsom, while Retournés favour supple leathers like Togo or Clemence.

Question 3

Why is the Hermès bag called the Kelly?

Accepted Answer

The bag, derived from the Haut à Courroies and renamed the "sac à dépêches" by Robert Dumas in the 1930s, took the name Kelly in tribute to actress Grace Kelly, who became Princess of Monaco. Photographed in the mid-1950s shielding her pregnancy behind the bag, she made it world-famous. Hermès, however, only made the name Kelly official in 1977.

Question 4

Why buy a pre-owned Kelly rather than new?

Accepted Answer

Acquiring a new Kelly is famously difficult. The secondary market gives direct access to sought-after sizes, leathers and colours, some unavailable elsewhere, as part of a sustainable approach. At Old Fashioned Club, every piece is authenticated, offered at a fair price, with full transparency on its condition and complimentary delivery.

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