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Kelly 40 Retourné: size, details, and everyday use
A large Kelly in Togo leather, with a top handle, a shoulder strap, and a lock-and-key set in the cited 2011 example.
- Researched edition
- Ardoise Togo Kelly 40 Retourné with palladium hardware · 2011
- Reference
- Sotheby’s Lot 423
- Material
- Ardoise Togo leather; tonal Chèvre leather lining
- Exterior · width × height × depth
- 40.0 × 28.5 × 14.0 cm
- Approx. inches
- 15.7 × 11.2 × 5.5 in
- Carry
- Hand · Shoulder
Meet the bag
Sotheby’s Lot 423 identifies a 2011 Hermès Kelly 40 Retourné in Ardoise Togo leather with palladium hardware. The listing notes a tonal Chèvre leather lining, shoulder strap, clochette, lock, two keys, and dust bag.
Size in everyday terms
The researched edition measures approximately 40.0 × 28.5 × 14.0 cm in width, height, and depth. These exterior measurements help compare proportions; the opening and usable interior will be smaller. The auction listing gives exterior dimensions of 40.0 × 28.5 × 14.0 cm in width, height, and depth. A Retourne construction is softer than a Sellier version, and the opening and inner base will be smaller than the exterior measurements. The selected source does not confirm the empty weight.
What to check for your routine
The strap, lock, and clochette may be included accessories, but confirm what comes with the exact bag you are considering. Measure the interior base and opening rather than relying on the 40 cm exterior width.
The edition matters
This guide covers Ardoise Togo Kelly 40 Retourné with palladium hardware · 2011, reference Sotheby’s Lot 423. This guide uses Sotheby’s Lot 423: a 2011 Ardoise Togo Kelly 40 Retourné with palladium hardware. Sellier construction, leathers, and later editions can have different proportions and details.
How to choose the best organizer
A flexible insert can help preserve access to the softer interior. Leave space for the internal width to narrow near the top, and keep the lock-and-key accessories from pressing against the lining.
JennyKrafts offers an ideal organizer designed to fit the Kelly 40 Retourné by Hermès perfectly, providing practical storage while preserving its original shape and functionality.
Inside your bag
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Keep your bag neatly arranged with this lightweight nylon organizer, designed to provide support and help your bag hold its shape. Handy pockets keep everyday essentials organized and easy to find.
Personalize it with optional extras such as a top zip cover, laptop pocket, keychain, base shaper, or water bottle holder, depending on the options available for your organizer.
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