Hermès Kelly 32cm Bleu Paradis Ghillies Clemence/Evercolor PHW

Hermès Style & Size

Spacious and ideal for accompanying you to work, the Kelly 32 is similar to the Birkin 35 in terms of size and what it can fit inside. In the soft togo or clemence leathers it is soft and pliable and opens easily but the narrow top makes fitting in a standard size laptop or document impossible.

Hermès Construction

Created by Hermès jeweller Pierre Hardy in 2011, the Ghillies style is based on a traditional style of shoe from Scotland called the “ghillie brogue,” whose perforations allow the leather to dry out after the shoe has been worn outdoors. Hardy added the curved perforated trims to both Birkins and Kellies, either in the same colour as the body of the bag, or in a contrasting colour. The Ghillies detailing was available on limited edition bags only and went out of production in around 2015.

Hermès Material

Made from the male bull calf, Clemence has been in production longer than Togo, and at first glance appears almost identical. The grain is larger, and the leather heavier which means that bags made with Clemence tend to slouch more.

Featuring a finer, more uniform grain than Evergrain, Evercolor is also a little more robust and holds its shape well. It absorbs and retains colour well and has a semi matte finish.

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.