Hermès Kelly Cut 5P Bubblegum Pink Swift Palladium Hardware

hermès kelly cut 5p bubblegum pink swift palladium hardware

the hermès kelly cut is the elongated, architectural clutch iteration of the iconic kelly bag. retaining the signature turn-lock, sangles (straps), and top handle of its parent design, the cut flattens the proportions to create a streamlined silhouette suitable for evening wear. this specific example is rendered in **swift leather**, a fine-grained, semi-smooth calfskin known for its exceptional ability to absorb bright dyes.

the color is **5p bubblegum pink**, a legendary hue in the hermès archive. often associated with exotic skins, 5p is a "true" saturated pink that avoids the neon undertones of rose tyrien or the purple notes of rose scheherazade. in swift leather, the color appears dense and vibrant. the bag features a flat handle designed to be carried in the hand, and it is finished with **palladium hardware**, offering a crisp, modern contrast to the intense pink leather.

• condition: 1 – pristine (plastic on hardware)
• model: kelly cut
• color: 5p bubblegum pink
• material: swift leather
• hardware: palladium
• dimensions: 31 × 13 × 2.5 cm | 12.25" w x 5" h x 1" d

janefinds collector’s insight:
5p bubblegum is typically a "quota color" reserved for vip allocations. finding it in a kelly cut—a bag that is already produced in limited numbers compared to standard kellys—is a significant discovery. while 5p alligator is the most famous iteration, the swift leather version offers a smoother, more uniform "pop art" aesthetic that appeals to modern collectors.

janefinds market insight:
pink hermès bags, particularly in the 5p color code, trade at a premium regardless of the leather type. the kelly cut is a highly liquid asset in the resale market because it serves a specific function (evening/events) that the birkin and kelly do not. a pristine 5p example represents the top tier of value for this model, outside of exotic skins.

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