Hermès Malachite Kelly 28 Matte Alligator Gold Hardware, 2016
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
The supple Retourne construction gives the iconic Kelly silhouette a softer, more relaxed shape while maintaining its unmistakable elegance.
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Kelly Relax
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Hermès Kelly Blue Jean 32cm Azur Togo Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Kelly Lakis, Kelly Shoulder, Kelly Relax, Kelly Cut... all these variations draw on the exceptional skill of the company's leather artisans and saddle makers and its mania for creati...
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2010s Tote Bags
Hermes Kelly Relax Blue
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This Hermes Kelly Relax is in a pristine condition and brand-new with all original features.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses
Hermes 50cm Kelly Relax Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This Hermes Kelly Relax is brand new, in a pristine condition with all original features.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses
Hermès 50cm Kelly Relax With PHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
With 50cm worth of space, this Kelly Relax is the perfect travel bag. With a large top handle, four inner pockets, a clochette and lock & keys, the details are simple, quality and pr...
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2010s Top Handle Bags
HERMES Kelly RELAX 50 CM exotic Indigo NEW style 2die4
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Kelly RELAX is the ultimate all purpose tote style bag.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Kelly Relax 50 Black Swift PHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Black - Swift leather - Palladium hardware - Rolled top handle - Front flap closure - Matte leather interior - Inner pockets - Comes with clochette, lock and key - Stamp M Square, ...
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Early 2000s Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Hermès Kelly Relax 50 Ruby Swift PHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Ruby red - Swift leather - Palladium hardware - Rolled top handle - Front flap closure - Matte leather interior - Inner pockets - Comes with clochette, lock and key - Stamp P Squar...
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2010s Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
HERMES Black Swift Leather Giant 50cm Kelly Relax
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes black swift leather giant travel size 50cm Kelly with palladium hardware Age: c. 2010 Materials: Swift leather Blind Stamp Reads "N" Four interior slit pockets Bag can be...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses
Hermès Natural Clemence Retourne Kelly Handbag with Gold Hardware 32cm, 2007.
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
The Kellys' relaxed retourne structure has over 2,600 stitches to the durable clemence exterior and is lined with chevre leather in natural.
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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Red Clemence Kelly Backpack
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès Red Clemence Kelly Backpack is in pristine condition. The backpack silhouette relaxes the Kelly design elements in this casual hands free style.
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2010s French Backpacks
Hermes Geranium 26 cm So Kelly Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Introduced in 2008, the So Kelly is a relaxed shoulder carried version of the traditional Kelly.
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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags
Authentic Hermes Kelly Relax Handbag Travel Bag Noir Leather 50 cm
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H 14.18 in W 8.27 in L 19.69 in
Authentic Hermes Kelly Relax Handbag Travel Bag Noir Leather 50 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
BEAUTIFUL AUTHENTIC HERMES HANDBAG or TRAVEL BAG " KELLY RELAX " Rare and hard to find. Kelly relax is the bast way to travel smart !
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Paris XXL tan leather travel Kelly relax bag with silver hardware, sz 50
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Paris XXL tan leather travel Kelly bag with silver hardware - Tourterelle Veau Sikkim Leather - Size 50cm - Relaxed styled ca. 2010
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Voyage 50 Blue De Malte Bag Palladium Hardware Novillo Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
The Kelly Relax bag is accentuated with crisp palladium hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Hermes 40cm Orange Togo Kelly Retourne-2011-SHW
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Retail in 2011 was $10,100. The Kelly Retourne has a more relaxed shape than the Kelly Sellier.
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Cacao Togo 35 cm Kelly Retourne with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Each piece is handcrafted with waitlists that can exceed a year or more. The demure Kelly Retourne, or Souple, is a bit more relaxed than the Kelly Sellier version.
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1990s French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Kelly Relax
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Rare item: Kelly Relax smooth leather sikkim, tawny color, white stitching and silver jewelery.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly Relax Veau Sikkim 50
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Kelly Relax Veau Sikkim 50 showcases a reinterpretation of the classic Kelly design made for sophisticated traveling for any fashionista.
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly relax handbag gold 50 cm
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
LabelLOV offers this brand new amazing Hermes Kelly relax handbag with palladium hardware. The Gold color is so chic !
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Relax Handbag Biscuit Swift with Palladium Hardware 50
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Kelly Relax Handbag Biscuit Swift with Palladium Hardware 50 showcases a reinterpretation of the classic Kelly design made for sophisticated traveling for any f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Hermes Kelly Relax Handbag Biscuit Swift with Palladium Hardware 50
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Kelly Relax Handbag Biscuit Swift with Palladium Hardware 50 showcases a reinterpretation of the classic Kelly design made for sophisticated traveling for any f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Hermes Kelly Relax Handbag Noir Veau Sikkim With Palladium Hardware 50
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Keys, Lock, Clochette Measurements: Handle Drop 7.5", Height 15", Width 20", Depth 10.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Relax Handbag Noir Veau Sikkim with Palladium Hard...
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Relax Handbag Grey Veau Sikkim with Palladium Hardware 50
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Clochette, Keys, Lock, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 15", Width 20", Depth 8" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Relax Handbag Grey Veau Sikkim with Palladium...
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Relax Handbag Bois De Rose Veau Sikkim With Palladium Hardware 50
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H 15 in W 20 in D 7 in
Hermes Kelly Relax Handbag Bois De Rose Veau Sikkim With Palladium Hardware 50
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Keys, Lock, Clochette Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 15", Width 20", Depth 7" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Relax Handbag Bois de Rose Veau Sikkim with Palladium H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Rare Hermès Kelly Relax 50 retourne Week-end bag inBlack Swift leather, SHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Spacious Hermès Kelly Relax 50 weekend bag in black Swift leather, palladium metal hardware, black leather handle for hand or shoulder carry Flap closure Black leather inner lining,...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Rare Hermès Kelly Relax 50 retourne Week-end bag inBlack Swift leather, SHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Spacious Hermès Kelly Relax 50 weekend bag in black Swift leather, palladium metal hardware, black leather handle for hand or shoulder carry Flap closure Black leather inner lining,...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
HERMES Sac Lelly 50 Black, 2009
By Hermès
Located in Milan, IT
Sac Kelly Relax size 50 In Veau swift black Hdw Silver Year of production 2009 stamp M Excellent condition complete with padlock clochette and keys
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2010s Shoulder Bags
Hermes
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Kelly Relax Veau Sikkim 50 showcases a reinterpretation of the classic Kelly design made for sophisticated traveling for any fashionista.
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
50cm Hermes Black Sikkim Relax Leather Kelly Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
50cm Hermes Black Sikkim Relax Leather Kelly Handbag | Palladium Hardware | N Stamp The bag measures 50cm / 20" long, 36cm / 14" high and 21cm / 8.25" deep.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
50cm Hermes Orange Sikkim Relax Leather Kelly Bag Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Createurs de Luxe, reseller of Hermes Handbags offers this new 50cm Hermes Orange Sikkim Relax Leather Kelly Handbag with palladium hardware!
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Rose Sakura Swift Kelly 25cm Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
This Kelly in the relaxed Retourne style features tonal stitching, front toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, single rolled handle and optional shoulder strap.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Retourne Ardoise Veau Box with Gold Hardware 32
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
The Kelly Retourne features a more relaxed silhouette than the standard Kelly Sellier and is designed with a single top handle, full flap with gold turn lock closure, and four protec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Retourne Vert Anis Togo with Palladium Hardware 35
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
The Kelly Retourne features a more relaxed silhouette than the standard Kelly Sellier and is designed with a single top handle, full flap with gold turn lock closure, and four protec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermes Deep Blue Togo Leather Gold Hardware 24/24 29 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The 24/24 by Hermès appears similar to the iconic Kelly, but with a most relaxed, casual tone. Studying the details, the bag has a top handle and a shoulder strap, signature twist lo...
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2010s Italian Tote Bags
Hermes Etain Togo and Swift Leather Palladium Finish 24/24 29 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The 24/24 by Hermès appears similar to the iconic Kelly, but with a most relaxed, casual tone. Studying the details, the bag has a top handle and a shoulder strap, signature twist lo...
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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Hermes Bleu Encre Evercolor and Swift Leather Palladium Hardware 24/24 21 Bag
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H 6.3 in W 4.34 in L 8.27 in
Hermes Bleu Encre Evercolor and Swift Leather Palladium Hardware 24/24 21 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The 24/24 by Hermès appears similar to the iconic Kelly, but with a most relaxed, casual tone. Studying the details, the bag has a top handle and a shoulder strap, a signature twist ...
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2010s Italian Tote Bags
Hermes Terre Azalee Taurillon Maurice and Leather Palladium Finish 24/24 29 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The 24/24 by Hermès appears similar to the iconic Kelly but with a most relaxed casual tone. Studying the details the bag has a top handle and a shoulder strap signature twist lock ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Hermes Gold Taurillon Maurice and Swift Leather Gold Finish 24/24 29 Bag
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H 8.27 in W 5.52 in L 11.03 in
Hermes Gold Taurillon Maurice and Swift Leather Gold Finish 24/24 29 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The 24/24 by Hermès appears similar to the iconic Kelly but with a most relaxed, casual tone. Studying the details, the bag has a top handle and a shoulder strap, a signature twist l...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Bordeaux/Rouge H Togo and Sombrero Gold Hardware 24/24 29 Bag
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H 8.67 in W 5.12 in L 11.42 in
Hermes Bordeaux/Rouge H Togo and Sombrero Gold Hardware 24/24 29 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The 24/24 by Hermès appears similar to the iconic Kelly, but with a most relaxed, casual tone. Studying the details, the bag has a top handle and a shoulder strap, signature twist lo...
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags
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Kelly Relax For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary kelly relax you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning red, orange, black and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a kelly relax may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.
How Much is a Kelly Relax?
Prices for a kelly relax can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $760 and can go as high as $42,500, while, on average they fetch $29,900.
Hermès for sale on 1stDibs
For Hermès, what began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen would eventually grow into one of the most storied fashion labels in the world. In 1837, German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewelry to pillows and handbags.
The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness.
As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line — and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags.
In the 1930s, Robert Dumas (son-in-law to Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson) designed a smaller, trapezoidal take on the flap bag with a handle and two side straps. Later, actress Grace Kelly, then engaged to Prince Rainier of Monaco, is said to have used one of these bags to conceal her pregnancy during the 1950s. Because she was photographed constantly, the coverage catapulted her handbag to international popularity.
In 1977, Hermès officially renamed the model for her, and the Kelly bag was born. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.
Robert Dumas was also responsible for another one of the brand’s most iconic offerings: the launch of its first silk scarf on the occasion of Hermès’s 100th anniversary in 1937. Based on a woodblock designed by Dumas and printed on Chinese silk, the accessory was an immediate hit.
Today, vintage Hermès scarves, typically adorned in rich colors and elaborate patterns, serve many functions, just as they did back then. Well-heeled women wear it on their heads, around their necks and, in a genius piece of cross-promotion, tied to the straps of their Hermès bags. Kelly even once used one as a sling for her broken arm.
In 1981, Robert Dumas’s son Jean-Louis Dumas, then Hermès chairman, found himself sitting next to French actress and musician Jane Birkin on a plane, where she was complaining about finding a suitable carryall for the necessary accoutrements of motherhood. After the two travelers were properly introduced, Birkin helped design Jean-Louis’s most famous contribution to the Hermès canon: the Birkin bag, a roomy, square catchall with the HAC’s trademark leather flap top and the addition of a lock and key.
Owing to the brand’s legendary commitment to deft, handcrafted construction, the Birkin is an investment that is coveted by collectors everywhere.
While the Kelly and Birkin may be standouts, gracing the arms of everyone from royal heiresses to hip-hop stars in the past few decades, the handbags are but a small part of Hermès’s fashion offerings.
Since the 1920s, the brand has produced some of the most desirable leather goods in the world. There’s the Constance bag, a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, the recently relaunched 1970s-era Evelyne and, on the vintage market, a slew of designs dating back to the 1920s.
Good design never goes out of style. Find a variety of vintage Hermès handbags, day dresses, shoes and more on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Handbags And Purses for You
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
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