The Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 in Black Epsom is a quintessential “investment” bag that balances the house’s most formal structure with its most durable leather. As of early 2026, the Kelly 28 is widely regarded as the ultimate “all-rounder” size, offering significant storage while maintaining a sleek, elegant silhouette suitable for both professional and evening settings.

Core Design & Material

Material: Crafted from Epsom calfskin, a lightweight, machine-pressed leather with an embossed grain. It is celebrated for its rigidity, which ensures the bag never loses its sharp Sellier shape, and its high resistance to scratches and water.
Construction: The Sellier (saddler) style features external stitching, resulting in sharp, defined edges and a more architectural “box” look compared to the softer, turned-in “Retourne” style.
Color: Noir (Black) is the most timeless heritage shade, often finished with tonal stitching.
Hardware: Typically paired with Palladium-plated hardware (PHW) for a cool, silvery finish that offers a more modern, understated look.

Specifications & Capacity

The 28 cm size provides more generous storage than the compact Kelly 25.

Dimensions: Approximately 28 cm W × 22 cm H × 10–11.5 cm D.
Weight: Generally ranges between 800g and 900g, depending on the hardware.
Organization: The interior is lined in tonal leather and includes one large zippered pocket and two open slip pockets.
Storage Capacity: Comfortably fits a long wallet, a smartphone, a 500ml water bottle (standing vertically), a small tablet or diary, a pouch, and keys.
Carry Options: Features a single rolled top handle and a removable leather shoulder strap for versatile hand or shoulder carry.