How the Hermès Kelly Became the Hottest Handbag on the Market

Far from a simple fashion statement, the iconic handbag has become a record-shattering collectors item.

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. www.crocodilesbag.com