The Hermès Kelly 28 in golden brown Epsom with out stitching is not easy to make. The Sellier construction is defined by clearly visible seams and stitching, sharp edges, and a firm, structured silhouette. This demands extremely high precision, because any minor flaw is immediately exposed. The leather must be cut with absolute accuracy, and the edges must be polished to be exceptionally sharp and clean. Unlike the Retourne construction, where the bag is turned inside out to hide internal stitching and imperfections, Sellier requires every edge to be flawless.

Hermès is renowned for its signature double-needle saddle stitching, which is both highly durable and visually elegant. On Sellier bags, every single stitch is fully exposed, requiring the artisan to maintain perfectly even stitch spacing, angles, and thread tension to achieve complete visual consistency.

The Sellier Kelly emphasizes an architectural feel and a crisp, structured outline. Artisans must precisely assemble up to 36 individual leather components and ensure that the bag maintains perfect geometric form even without internal support.

Epsom leather is relatively stiff and highly structured. This makes working with curves and components that require flexibility, such as the handle, more challenging. The artisan must accurately calculate the leather’s stretch and behavior to avoid creasing or cracking during shaping.

The Kelly handle is one of the most complex parts of the entire construction process and takes around four hours to complete on its own. Creating a perfectly rounded, ergonomic handle from rigid Epsom leather requires exceptional skill and experience.