Very nice. It has a striking resemblance to the Valentino Garavani.
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Thank you @Goldenbelle !!
@wilmi thank you! The bag was produced in 1994 based on the X in circle date stamp. Interesting to find out that some styles were only produced for certain markets! I knew Chanel did that but didn’t realize hermes had done that in the past too. Ahh that’s a shame about the previous posted catalog pages no longer being available. I’ve noticed some older posted pictures are not available to view. I came across a few old posts referencing older Japanese catalogs, “super collection”. They’re on eBay but unfortunately are from the 2000s. There is another set of books by Genevieve Fontan but those volumes either focus on Kelly, HAC, Birkin or handbags with 2 handles lol. So not sure if this style will be present in those books either. I may still get those because I find fashion history and Hermes history fascinating!
Thank you! Or does the Valentino garavani resemble the Medor bag? Hehe
Wow they still look like brand new. I cam across a Vintage Ardennes Kelly 28 GHW in sellier. As I gather form what has been mentioned here the leather is really sturdy, however, does it hold it's shape and does it make the Kelly more casual? I never had the chance to see it in person. My preferred leather, except for exotics haha, are chevre and box. Togo for a Birkin, but so far I am on my Kelly journey haha I got a Royal Blue K25 PHW in Chever last November from the boutique, so unsure when I can get another one directly from H. Thanks C. 
I have a bag in Ardennes (not a Kelly though) and it's extremely rigid, will certainly hold its shape!
I have 2 40+ year old kelly 28s from the early 1980s. The leather looks new. Ardennes is pretty indestructible.Wow they still look like brand new. I cam across a Vintage Ardennes Kelly 28 GHW in sellier. As I gather form what has been mentioned here the leather is really sturdy, however, does it hold it's shape and does it make the Kelly more casual? I never had the chance to see it in person. My preferred leather, except for exotics haha, are chevre and box. Togo for a Birkin, but so far I am on my Kelly journey haha I got a Royal Blue K25 PHW in Chever last November from the boutique, so unsure when I can get another one directly from H. Thanks C.
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Love the shape.. are you able to show us how it sits on the body please...
Sure! It short strap is definitely a arm/hand carry, but the long fits very easily over the shoulder. I'm 5'8" FYI.
I have some of these "Super Collection " catalogs but the names are not always accurate, being phonetically translated from French to Japanese. Congrats on a lovely vintage bag btw. I have definitely seen these ones before. Japan has had a very long and cordial relationship with Hermes and they have always had many designs and items made only for their market. Up to recently Ginza has stocked store exclusives no one else really knows about. Apart from bags, they have store exclusives scarves and accessories. One year I was shown and bought two jersey hairbands, which I still have.Thank you @Goldenbelle !!
@wilmi thank you! The bag was produced in 1994 based on the X in circle date stamp. Interesting to find out that some styles were only produced for certain markets! I knew Chanel did that but didn’t realize hermes had done that in the past too. Ahh that’s a shame about the previous posted catalog pages no longer being available. I’ve noticed some older posted pictures are not available to view. I came across a few old posts referencing older Japanese catalogs, “super collection”. They’re on eBay but unfortunately are from the 2000s. There is another set of books by Genevieve Fontan but those volumes either focus on Kelly, HAC, Birkin or handbags with 2 handles lol. So not sure if this style will be present in those books either. I may still get those because I find fashion history and Hermes history fascinating!
Thank you! Or does the Valentino garavani resemble the Medor bag? Hehe
@periogirl28 thank you and thank you for sharing your knowledge! It’s very reassuring to know that you’ve seen the design before. While it looked authentic and BBBB also authenticated it, there’s always a little concern. But the fact that I hadn’t seen it before was also the reason I was drawn to it. I love finding little treasures. That’s so interesting about the long history of design exclusives in Japan that is still continuing today. I might have to take a trip there…for research purposes of course lol
Sharing my vintage Bonwit Teller Kelly 28 circa 1961. She has a cracked handle and some corner wear, so I will be looking into repairs, but with the twilly she looks presentable. Does anyone know what this vintage color/leather is officially called? Brown box?
I have an Ardennes B35. Such a great leather!Wow they still look like brand new. I cam across a Vintage Ardennes Kelly 28 GHW in sellier. As I gather form what has been mentioned here the leather is really sturdy, however, does it hold it's shape and does it make the Kelly more casual? I never had the chance to see it in person. My preferred leather, except for exotics haha, are chevre and box. Togo for a Birkin, but so far I am on my Kelly journey haha I got a Royal Blue K25 PHW in Chever last November from the boutique, so unsure when I can get another one directly from H. Thanks C.
Re: Casual-ness IMO Ardennes is on par with Togo, although it doesn’t slouch at all, but due to the grain is more casual than Box or Chèvre.
Thought i'd bring out my vintage Gulliver Bolide 31 from 1996. It's one of my favourites - a bit scuffed but still looks great for her age 
Beautiful! What is the colour?Thought i'd bring out my vintage Gulliver Bolide 31 from 1996. It's one of my favourites - a bit scuffed but still looks great for her age
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