Hermès Kelly 28cm Lettre M Epsom PHW

Hermès Style & Size

The Kelly 28 is a bag which moves from day to evening and comes in either the relaxed Retourne style or the more structured and boxier shaped Sellier. This was a small bag, and is now considered a medium size piece which will fit a Smartphone, compact wallet, keys, sunglasses, make up essentials, passport, small notebook and a pen.

Hermès Material

The successor to Courchevel leather, Epsom is an embossed calfskin with a fine grain and subtle sheen. It absorbs colour well and the rigid nature of the leather means it is often used for Sellier style bags.

First produced in 2022, Sombrero is smooth with a matte appearance. It is a sturdy leather and often used in structured bags like the Constance and Kelly.

Strong and resiliant to scratches Chevre is a lightweight leather, frequently used for Mini Kellies. Chevre features a "spine" in the pattern of the grain which varies slightly depending on the type. Mysore is most commonly used and has a slightly smaller grain than the discontinued de Coromandel - the "spine in Mysore is quite prominent.

Hardware

Hermès Palladium hardware is made of solid brass, giving weight and durability, and then plated in precious metal. Palladium belongs to the platinum group of metals and has a brighter and whiter look than silver. More precious than gold, palladium is hard wearing and scratch-resistant.