Hermès Kelly Danse II Vert Cru Swift with Gold Hardware

the kelly danse was first designed by jean-paul gaultier as a reinterpretation of the iconic kelly bag that could be transformed into seven different bags. hermès loves this idea of transformation, and multi-functionality; there is never a buckle or strap on their bags that doesn’t have a purpose. here hermès achieves this feat through genius simplicity: the classic body of the kelly is made soft, and by adjusting the long single strap, it can be worn seven different ways: as a shoulder bag at two different lengths, crossbody, around the waist, as a backpack, a wristlet, or remove the strap entirely and carry it as a clutch. at first hermès only produced this revolutionary design for a few seasons, quickly turning this unusual version of the kelly into a rare collector’s piece. a lovely example here in vert cru "apple green".

condition: excellent
collection: 2004, h square
color: vert cru (apple green)
material: swift leather
measures: 22cm w x 16.5 cm h

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