The best Kelly: size 28, along with size 25, is the most popular Kelly. Depending on rarity, they sell at a way greater price than bought.

Features: padlock and "clochette".

Material tip: Togo leather (big grains) costs more than Swift (smooth) and Epson (fine grains) but Swift leather is making a comeback. Box leather (very smooth and glossy) is the iconic leather. Togo and Epsom and other grained leather tend to scratch less.

Material tip 2: For vintage versions, Box leather is often recommended as it is the iconic Hermès leather and is said to have a beautiful patina over the years, like a mirror surface.

Sellier or retourné ? The Sellier is the classic Kelly. Structured, Boxy, formal. Retourné/relaxed/soft is more round, more casual.