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The cost of Kelly bags ranges between $9,000 and $11,000 for the traditional leather choices. The price varies according to size and other factors. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan. Find a collection of vintage Kelly bags on 1stDibs today.

The Kelly bag was invented in 1935. Originally introduced as the Sac à dépêches (“the dispatch bag”), the Kelly was created by Robert Dumas, son-in-law to founder Thierry Hermès’ grandson Émile-Maurice Hermes. Grace Kelly made the bag famous by carrying one throughout the 1950s. In 1977, the French luxury fashion house renamed the bag after the actress and Princess of Monaco. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Hermès Kelly handbags.

The Kelly Danse from Hermès is a style of handbag. It is a clutch-style handbag with a matching long strap that can be worn as a shoulder, crossbody or even belt bag. Shop a wide range of Hermès handbags, including the Kelly Danse, from some of the world’s top boutiques 1stDibs.

Kelly Wearstler started her career as a designer by working as an intern for Milton Glaser in New York and Cambridge Seven Associates in Boston. After moving to Los Angeles and opening her own firm, she worked for real estate developer Brad Korzen, building an impressive portfolio that later helped her win projects from top boutique and luxury hotels. Shop a selection of Kelly Wearstler furniture on 1stDibs.

The most common way to wear a Kelly Pochette is to carry it in your hand because the handbag doesn’t have a shoulder strap and its top handle is short. If you’d like to wear it on your wrist, try tying both ends of a folded and rolled scarf to the handle. Then, slip your wrist through the loop formed by the scarf. Shop a variety of Hermès Kelly Pochette bags on 1stDibs.

The smallest Hermès Kelly ever produced was the Kelly 15. It measures 5.9 inches in length by 4.3 inches in height by 2 inches in depth. Hermès only manufactured this bag from 1984 to 1985 and 1991 to 1992. The smallest standard size Kelly is the Hermès Kelly 20, which measures 7.9 inches in width by 6.3 inches in height by 3.9 inches in depth. On 1stDibs, find a range of Hermès Kelly bags.

Patrick Kelly is famous for his work as a fashion designer. The Mississippi-born designer presented his first collection in 1985 and quickly drew attention for his vibrant designs inspired by his Southern upbringing and African American heritage, as well as the gay club scenes of New York and Paris. He accessorized pieces like bodycon knit jersey dresses with bombastic details, including oversized bows, buttons and hearts. His joyous runway shows, which included mostly Black models, were also groundbreaking. He died on January 1, 1990, from complications from AIDS. Recent exhibitions like Patrick Kelly: Runway of Love, which debuted in 2014 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, have returned his bold and vibrant work to the spotlight. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Patrick Kelly pieces.

Kelly Wearstler is known for her work as an interior designer and for her brand of furniture, lighting and home accessories. Her designs for the Austin Proper Hotel, the Four Seasons Anguilla and BG Restaurant at Bergdorf Goodman helped solidify her as an innovative American designer. Find a collection of Kelly Wearstler furniture on 1stDibs.

Yes. Hermès Kelly bags are very rare and highly sought after, due to their iconic style status associated with actress and Princess of Monoco, Grace Kelly. Because of this, there is an exclusive waitlist for releases of new Kelly bags. Shop a wide range of professionally authenticated Hermès Kelly bags from top boutiques worldwide on 1stDibs.

How you wear a Hermès Kelly Ado bag is largely a matter of personal preference. Some people slip both straps on their shoulders for a classic look, while others wear just one strap for an asymmetrical modern effect. Shop a collection of Hermès Kelly Ado backpacks on 1stDibs.

Kelly Sellier refers to a type of handbag produced by the luxury brand Hermès. It gets its name from Grace Kelley and the French word for a saddle maker. The bag has a highly structured appearance with visible stitching. You'll find a selection of Hermès Kelly bags on 1stDibs.

The Kelly 25 is 10 inches in width by 7.5 inches in height by 3.5 inches in depth. With its dimensions, the handbag can hold a smartphone, keys, a wallet and a few other small items. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Hermès Kelly bags.

There is no single best leather for a Hermès Kelly handbag, so you should choose the option that appeals most to you. Over the years, the French luxury brand has made the Kelly out of a variety of materials. Two of the most common leathers are Togo, a lighter calfskin leather, and Epsom, a more rigid embossed calfskin. Shop a collection of Hermès Kelly bags on 1stDibs.

To authenticate a vintage Kelly handbag, look for a heat stamp under the front flap on the outside of the bag. On authentic pieces produced after 1954, the stamp will read “Hermès Paris Made in France” in gold or silver. Earlier versions may have a colorless stamp and slightly different wording, but regardless of age, the stamp should be straight, have evenly-spaced letters and be deeply set into the bag. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic vintage Hermès Kelly handbags from some of the world’s top boutiques.