It’s no surprise that Hermès know how to make a must-have bag. From the
Hermes Birkin to the Hermes Kelly Bag and every other bag they’ve ever made, each one has
been spotted on the arms of the world’s elite and are a certified status
symbol.
In the grand tradition of Goldilocks, Hermès has created the perfect
Kelly. Just a little bigger than the covetable baby Kelly Micro and
smaller than the beautifully classic Kelly, it’s been made to fit all
our modern contraptions smart phones included while maintaining its
petite insouciance.
Today, the Kelly is as iconic as its namesake. In truth, though, it has
always been a work in progress. Over the years, there have been many
versions that have been modernized in fresh colors and sizes.
Long before social media rendered the concept of the influencer
commonplace, Grace Kelly’s presence and personal style made her the
ultimate arbiter of taste. In 1956, after the then-pregnant Princess of
Monaco appeared on the cover of Life magazine shielding her baby bump with an Hermès handbag, the accessory became an instant international status symbol.
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The bag’s design was originally inspired by the saddle bags created for
horse riders in the 1880s before Hermés revamped it as the Sac à
Courroies in the 1930s. The actress Grace Kelly was first associated
with the style after she was spotted carrying one on the set of To Catch a Thief in 1954.
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The Hermès Silver Mini Kelly bag, a possibly unique special order, fetched a world record of HK$500,000 (US$63,750) at a Spink auction in Hong Kong.
Considered a masterpiece and being one of the top five
most special handbags in the world, this elegant sterling silver Kelly
15cm bag features a removable Chaine D’Ancre shoulder strap. www.crocodilesbag.com
Keeping it patriotic: Chanel 2008 Stars and Stripes Jacket, Hermes Kelly Bag, Gucci Vintage black leather pants, Hermes Kelly bangle 1980s earrings.
Me, Downtown LA in the back and my new mini Hermes Kelly bag from @fashionphile ✌🏻️ #TheBlondeSaladGoesToHollywood by @chiaraferragni
Mary-Kate in Paris - with a new Hermes Kelly bag - with Christophe Bonnat (co-owner and managing director at the Paris Eiffel Jumping Longines Global Champions Tour) attending the Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping Championships on July 2, 2017, in Paris (via @ olseninfluence on Instagram)
