Hermès

Hermès Mini Kelly Rose Lipstick Chèvre GHW

Chevre · Gold (GHW)

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The piece in detail

Rose Lipstick is exactly what its name promises: a saturated, unapologetic pink with a blue undertone that keeps it sharp rather than sweet. Hermès has produced it only intermittently, and almost never in the sizes collectors want most. On a Mini Kelly it becomes something close to a collector's object — small enough to be read as jewellery, vivid enough to define an entire outfit. Chèvre is the leather that makes this colour sing. Goatskin takes dye with a depth and clarity that calfskin cannot match, and its natural lustre gives the surface a subtle sheen that shifts as the bag turns. The fine, rippling grain is unmistakable in the hand, and structurally chèvre is exceptional: light, rigid, scratch-resistant, and famously stable over decades. It is the reason chèvre pieces hold their shape when softer leathers have long since relaxed. The Mini Kelly, or Kelly II 20, is the most contested silhouette in the current Hermès market. Waiting lists at boutique level are effectively closed, and secondary demand consistently outpaces supply — particularly for chèvre in a statement colour. It carries a phone, a cardholder and a lipstick, and it is worn cross-body on the adjustable strap or in the hand by the top handle. Gold hardware warms the pink rather than cooling it, producing the softer, more romantic version of this combination. On this example the plating is unmarked and the closure crisp. The piece carries blind stamp D and is offered in store fresh condition, complete with lock, keys, clochette and strap. It is priced at £20,200. Every bag at JULL is examined in person before listing. We are pleased to arrange a private London viewing or to provide a full condition report and further photography for clients buying at a distance.

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