Hermès

Hermès Kelly Messenger Poussière Togo PHW

Togo · Palladium (PHW)

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The piece in detail

Poussière — literally «dust» — is one of the more elusive Hermès neutrals: a soft, pale grey-beige that sits somewhere between Gris Perle and Etoupe and reads almost like raw linen in daylight. On the Kelly Messenger it gives the bag an easy, unforced quality that suits exactly how this model is meant to be worn: across the body, hands free, in and out of the day without ceremony. The Kelly Messenger is Hermès' rethinking of the Kelly for a cross-body carry. The proportions are slimmer and slightly more elongated than the classic Kelly, the flap keeps the familiar sangles and turnlock, and a long adjustable strap takes the place of the top handle. It is a bag for people who want the Kelly's visual language without the formality — a piece that goes to the office, to lunch and on to the evening without needing to be changed, and that leaves both hands free for everything in between. Togo is the leather that makes sense here: a supple, pebbled calfskin that resists scratches, holds its shape under daily use and softens gracefully rather than slouching. Palladium hardware keeps the pairing crisp and modern; against Poussière it reads almost silver-white, so the whole bag stays in one cool, quiet register that works as well with denim and white as it does with camel or navy tailoring. This example carries the G stamp and is store-fresh, with its dust bag. It is offered at JULL London for £11,900. Every Hermès piece we sell is authenticated in-house before it is listed; enquiries are welcome through the site, and clients in London may arrange a private viewing at our premises by appointment. Worldwide delivery is available, and we are happy to advise on the strap length and on how the Messenger compares with the Kelly 25 and Kelly 28 in hand.

Inspected by hand in our London workroom. Private viewings by appointment.
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