Hermès

Hermès Kelly Mini Tricolore Ostrich Gold & Bleu PHW

Ostrich · Palladium (PHW)

Ostrich occupies a singular place in the maison’s hierarchy of leathers — technically an exotic, yet worn with the ease of a calfskin, and increasingly the connoisseur’s choice since the house paused new ostrich production in recent years. The quill pattern is nature’s own polka dot: each raised follicle catches the light differently, giving the surface a depth and movement no embossing can imitate. It is also among the most durable materials the house has ever offered, resisting scratches and softening beautifully with wear. On the Kelly II Mini — the 20-centimetre icon with waiting lists measured in years — ostrich is a genuine rarity: the mini’s production runs are thin at the best of times, and exotic allocations thinner still, making any ostrich example a collector’s event rather than a purchase. A rare tricolore composition — a warm Gold ostrich body set against a soft blue strap and a deep marine handle, framed by palladium hardware — this piece carries the blind stamp Y and comes to us in near-mint pre-owned condition — carefully kept, with the quills crisp and the structure sharp, presenting close to how it left the boutique. Worn top-handle or crossbody on its removable strap, the Kelly Mini in ostrich moves effortlessly between a wedding, a dinner and a gallery opening — the kind of bag that ends conversations about what to carry. It is authenticated by our specialists, available through our Knightsbridge showroom in London, and can be delivered worldwide, fully insured. Speak to our personal shoppers to reserve it, request the full photo set or arrange a private viewing — ostrich Kelly Minis do not linger.

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