Iconic Designs
Kelly BagBy Hermès
About the Design
In 1837, Thierry Hermès (1801–78) founded his eponymous luxury goods company in Paris as a saddle manufacturer, serving the era’s carriage trade. In 1880, under the stewardship of Thierry's son Émile-Charles, fine riding gear was added to its offerings to complement the saddles. Hermès eventually expanded their workshops to design handbags in the years that followed. The Kelly bag, originally introduced as the Sac à dépêches (“the dispatch bag”) in 1935, was created by Robert Dumas, son-in-law to Thierry's grandson Émile-Maurice Hermès.
Designed for independent women who wanted a piece that was both luxurious and efficient, the Kelly bag has a trapezoid shape, two triangular gussets, a sculpted flap and a handle.
To this day, the understated bag comprises 36 individual leather pieces, 16 studs and a signature padlock and leather key cover, with three layers of leather at the base to ensure the bag can stand upright. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.
The Kelly bag earned its name during preproduction on Alfred Hitchcock’s 1955 film, To Catch a Thief. Costume designer Edith Head sourced products from Hermès to outfit actress Grace Kelly, who fell in love with the Sac à Dépêches and continued to carry it long after the movie wrapped.
Months after marrying Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956, Kelly was spotted carrying a brown pigskin Sac to shield her pregnancy from the paparazzi. And while the oft-repeated claim that Kelly and her bag appeared on a Life magazine cover isn’t true, photography of the actress and her cherished accessory began to appear everywhere at the time, and the bag’s profile suddenly skyrocketed.
In 1977 Hermès officially changed the item’s name to the Kelly bag. Less than a decade later, Hermès introduced another top-handled bag to its line, also named after a style symbol, the Birkin bag.
The Paris-based British actress Jane Birkin sat next to Hermès CEO Jean-Louis Dumas — Robert's son — on an Air France flight. He noticed her overflowing handbag, and she told him she longed for “a handbag that is bigger than the Kelly but smaller than Serge’s suitcase,” in reference to her then-romantic partner, the French musician Serge Gainsbourg. The Birkin bag was created in 1984, joining the Kelly in Hermès’ permanent collection.
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Hermès Gold Togo Retourne Kelly 25 PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermès Gold Togo Retourne Kelly 25 PHW
SKU: M148068
Condition Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Kelly tote bag from Hermès was originally called the Sac à Dépêches (which...
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2010s Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 25 Gold Ambre Sellier Epsom Shoulder Bag VIP Limited
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 25 Gold Bi-Color Jaune Ambre Verso Shoulder Bag Bag
A rare and coveted Kelly 25cm combining two of Hermes' best colors, Gold and Jau...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly HSS 20 Sellier Craie Etoupe Mini Bag Gold Hardware Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly HSS 20 Sellier bag featured in coveted Craie and Etoupe.
A warm neutral color combination for year round wear.
Epsom leather accentuated with Gold h...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Bleu Saphir Shiny Alligator Sellier Kelly 25 GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermès Bleu Saphir Shiny Alligator Sellier Kelly 25 GHW
SKU: Z147445
Condition Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Kelly tote bag from Hermès was originally called the Sac ...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly To Go is in Black Shiny Alligator with palladium hardware
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermes Kelly Wallet To Go is in Black Shiny Alligator Mississippiensis leather with palladium hardware, two straps with front kelly closure and removable crossbody strap. Stickers on...
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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Kelly 28 rouge casaque gold hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Absolutely Stunning Rare and Most Coveted color. Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Vert Verone Epsom Leather complimented by Gold Hardware. Beautiful preowned Condition with Plastic on all har...
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2010s European Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Gold Kelly 25cm Tan Sellier Shoulder Bag NEW IN BOX
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Gold Kelly 25cm Tan Sellier Shoulder Bag
The most wanted bag and the only one you need this spring summer!
Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 25cm Black Togo Palladium Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 25cm Black Togo Palladium Shoulder Bag
A most superb mini black Kelly that exudes an effortless elegance.
Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with plasti...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Pochette Clutch Bag Tangerine Lizard with Ruthinium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Hermes exquisite Kelly Pochette bag featured in thirst quenching Tangerine Lizard.
Complimented with the Ruthinium hardware.
Signature stamp on interior.
Small interior compartment.
...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Clutches
Hermes Kelly 28cm Craie "Chalk" Off White Epsom Sellier Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 28cm Craie "Chalk" Off White Epsom Sellier Bag
Craie with Palladium Hardware is spectacular in person!
Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with plastic on hardware).
Perfect gift! Comes full set with keys, lock, clochette, shoulder strap, sleeper, rain protector, and Hermes box.
Craie is the most coveted neutral from Hermes due to its elegance and rare production.
Craie ("Chalk") accented with fresh Palladium hardware appears more white than with gold hardware, and is so sleek and sexy!
Ideal for the modern fashionista that favors platinum jewelry, Craie with Palladium is a true off-white neutral that complements every color, all four seasons.
In the 28cm Sellier construction, this Craie Kelly...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 28 Black Epsom Sellier Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Chicjoy is pleased to present this Hermes Kelly 28 Black Epsom Sellier Gold Hardware
Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with plas...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Blue Jean Bag Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier bag featured in New Bleu Jean.
The iconic Hermes Blue Jean is finally reintroduced in limited quantity and is gorgeous for year ro...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Gold Kelly 20 Mini Kelly 20cm Epsom Bag New in Box
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Mini Gold Kelly 20cm Epsom Bag
Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with plastic on hardware)
Perfect gift! Comes full set with sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Black Matte Alligator Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag presented in classic Black Matte Alligator.
Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, showcas...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 25 Gold Bi-Color Jaune Ambre Verso Shoulder Bag Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 25 Gold Bi-Color Jaune Ambre Verso Shoulder Bag Bag
A rare and coveted Kelly 25cm combining two of Hermes' best colors, Gold and Jau...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 28cm Feu Orange Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 28cm Feu Orange Shoulder Bag
Brand New in Box. Store fresh. Pristine condition (with plastic on hardware).
Perfect gift! Comes with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 25 Lime Epsom Sellier Shoulder Bag Gold Hardware Fluo Yellow Rare
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 25 Lime Epsom Sellier Bag Gold
Devastatingly gorgeous! Beyond darling and super chic!
Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with plastic on hardware).
Perfect gift! Comes full set with keys, lock, clochette, shoulder strap, sleeper, rain protector, and Hermes box.
Lime is an utterly spectacular drop-dead gorgeous fluo yellow.
Widely adored by celebs and socialites, Hermes Lime has been out of production for a long time.
This Mini Kelly is is part of a very limited reissue of a cult-favorite color.
A total head turner, this Lime Kelly is equally sublime with whites and denims, as it is with beiges and greys.
Accented with luxurious gold hardware, it is a stunning and luxurious statement Baby Kelly...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Black Epsom Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Bilbao, ES
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Black Epsom Gold Hardware
New Never used. Rest of Boutique Stock.
Measurements : 22cm High x 28cm Wide x 10cm D...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Sellier en Desordre 20 Etoupe Epsom Gold Hardware Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier En Desordre featured in Etoupe.
Part of the disorder series, this is a Kelly with a twist....
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Pouch Blue Indigo Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a men's Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Pouch featured in Bleu Indigo matte Alligator.
Fabulous Hermes wristlet clutch that i...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
Hermes Kelly Cut Braise Crocodile Clutch Bag Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Kelly Cut bag featured in vivid Braise Niloticus Crocodile.
This exquisite lipstick red Hermes clutch i...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Blue Frida Bag Gold Hardware Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exquisite Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier bag featured in richly saturated Bleu Frida.
This exotic Hermes Kelly bag colour is a beautiful ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Kelly Touch 25 Togo Noir Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Bilbao, ES
Hermès Kelly Touch 25 Noir Lezard/Togo Permabrass Hardware
This exclusive Hermès Kelly 25 Touch is is one of these true collector's items. It's handmad...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Vert Criquet Bag Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 bag featured in fresh Vert Criquet.
Stunning Hermes light green that is absolutely neutral.
Epsom leather accentuates colours beautiful...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Gold Kelly 28 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Gold Kelly 28 Bag. Gold tan color with gold hardware. Sellier Kelly has structure. White contrast stitching. Interior clean. Plastic on hardware. Looks like new, excellent con...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Top Handle Bags
$24,950
Hermes Kelly Sellier 28 Black Box Leather Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Sellier 28 bag featured in rare Black Box leather.
Considered to be of the most collectible hertiage leather...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly Kellywood 22 Wood Kelly Barenia Leather Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exquisite limited edition Hermes Kellywood "Kelly Wood" 22 bag featured in bog oak and Barenia leather.
Not since the Sterling Ke...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 25 Quadrille Viking Toile Black / White Sellier Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exquisite Hermes Kelly Quadrille 25 Sellier bag featured in crisp Black and White Viking toile.
Very rare to find in the 25 cm si...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Tri-Colour Poussiere Poudre Ficelle Crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier bag featured in a rare tri-colour Porosus Crocodile.
The perfect neutral palette of Poussiere, Poudre and Ficelle.
No longer produced thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Depeches 38 Briefcase Electric Blue Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes coveted Kelly Depeches 38 briefcase.
Very rare in Electric Blue.
Epsom leather with Palladium hardware.
Two large accord...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Briefcases and Attachés
1968 Hermès Kelly 32 canvas and leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Incredible vintage Kelly 32 in beige canvas and black leather delivered in its original Hermès dustbag.
The bag has been restored, no wear on the corners.
Comes with its zipper, bell...
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1960s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Pourpre Bag Chevre Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier bag featured in rich Rose Pourpre.
Chevre leather accentuated with Palladium hardware.
Comes with signature Hermes box, shoulder st...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly Idole Mini Quelle Bag Charm Sable Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a very rare limited edition Hermes Kelly Idole bag charm featured in Sable, Nata, H Orange and Brique Tadelakt leather.
Whimsical and delightful this fabulous charm...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories
Hermès Kelly 32 Retourne Red Togo PHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Magnificent Hermès Kelly 32 cm handbag in red Togo leather with palladium metal hardware. It features a simple handle in red leather and a r...
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2010s European Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Cut Clutch Bag Blue Colvert Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Kelly Cut featured in smoky Bleu Colvert Niloticus Crocodile.
Richly complimented with Gold hardware.
The perfect pop of soft colour for any outfit.
Stamped HERMES MADE IN PARIS...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
Hermes Kelly Retourne 28 Rose Extreme Matte Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 28 bag featured in rich jewel toned Rose Extreme matte alligator.
This iconic vibrant pink Hermes bag is timeless and...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
HERMES Potiron orange Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 35 Retourne bag in Potiron (pumpkin orange) Taurillon Clemence leather with gold-tone hardware. Lined in orange goat skin leather with two open pockets ag...
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2010s French Tote Bags
Hermes Kelly 25cm Sellier Orange Epsom Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
A timeless emblem of Hermès craftsmanship, the Kelly Sellier 25 is renowned for its sharp lines, architectural silhouette, and enduring sophistication. Featured in vibrant Orange Eps...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Nata Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermès Nata Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 GHW
SKU: M146702
Officially renamed in 1977, the Kelly tote bag from Hermès was originally called the Sac à Dépêc...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Bag Nata Chai and Gris Meyer Palladium Hardware Epsom
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Kelly 25 bag featured in Nata, Chai and Gris Meyer.
A stunning combination of neutral hues to compliment a wide variety of your wardrobe.
T...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
Product Details
Xupes Ref: JJLG146
Brand: Hermès
Model: Kelly 20cm
Type: Top Handle, Shoulder
Serial Number: [B]
Ag...
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1990s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Gold 28 Togo Kelly Retourne Tan Gold Shoulder Bag Classic
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Gold 28cm Togo Kelly Retourne Gold Shoulder Bag
Don't miss this magnificent Gold Kelly with Gold Hardware- the most sought after combination now!
Brand New in Box. Store Fres...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Seller 25 Bag Fuschia Lizard Palladium Hardware Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier bag features a rare combination of lizard in all grown up retired Fuchsia pink.
Complimented with palladium hardware.
Divine size for day...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Bracelet Clic Cadenas PM Black Enamel Silver Kelly Locker Bangle S Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Clic Cadenas bracelet in silver-plated metal (palladium) and black enamel, clasp similar to the Kelly bag. Size PM or international XS/S for a wrist of up to 16 cm; bracelet w...
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2010s French Bangles
Materials
Enamel
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Black Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Black Bag GHW.
C stamp.
Comes with dust bag, keys, clochette, locker and long strap.
Bag is in mint pristine condition and plastic still on the metal.
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather SO Black Kelly 35cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather SO Black Kelly 35cm Retourne
Product Details
Xupes Ref: CB1453
Brand: Hermès
Model: Kelly 35cm
Type: Top Handle
Serial Number: [O]
Age: 2011
Accompanie...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Pouch Bag Black Galop D'Hermes Leather with Palladium H
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Pouch featured in Black very rare Galop D'Hermes Vache leather.
Timeless with a flat grain, this lea...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
1993 Vintage Hermès Black Mini Kelly Sellier, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage HERMES Mini Kelly black box leather in very good condition, with no signs of wear., delivered in its HERMES box.
This rare model can b...
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1990s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Quelle Idole Doll Bag Charm Sable Mushroom Havane and Black
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a very rare limited edition Hermes Kelly Idole bag charm featured in Sable, Havane, Black and Mushroom.
This playful Kelly Doll charm...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories
Hermes Kelly 35 Retourne Brown Box Calfskin Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Condition: Fair condition.
Cut on side of handle base (small) Discoloration on handle (large) Cracks (medium) Wear on edge of handle (large) Scratches and scratches on outside (larg...
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly Elan Etoupe bag
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermes Kelly Elan in Etoupe color, Madame leather with Palladium hardware and a removable short strap with Kelly lock-closure.
W stamp - 2025 production
Brand new
Sold with box, du...
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2010s Shoulder Bags
$22,135
1992 Hermes Noisette Lisse Leather Kelly 28 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage classic kelly 28 in lisse leather (epsom-like) noisette color. Beautiful neutral color for every occasion. Slight scuffing and suppling on the leather, but in very good vinta...
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1990s Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Etain togo phw
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Pouch Bag in Etain colour, togo Leather with Palladium Hardware. K stamp 2025 production.
Detachable wristlet strap.
Brand new with box, dust bag and receipt
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2010s Clutches
Hermes Rouge Extreme Togo Leather 28cm Retourne Kelly Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Rouge Extreme Togo Leather 28cm Kelly Bag GHW
Made in: France
Year of Production: 2019
Color: Rouge extreme
Materials: Togo leather
Lining: Chevre leather
Hardware: Goldtone
...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Gold Box Sellier Kelly 25 GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermès Gold Box Sellier Kelly 25 GHW
SKU: Z147117
Condition Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Kelly tote bag from Hermès was originally called the Sac à Dépêches (which t...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Mini Kelly Twilly Bag Charm Black with gold hardware
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermes Mini Kelly Twilly Bag Charm in Black Tadelakt leather with gold hardware . This stylish handbag charm is crafted of black leather and features a twilly wrapped top handle. B s...
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2010s Pouches and Wristlets
Auth. Hermes Kelly Bag Calf Camel - 28cm - Mint Demo - New
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Orders ship DDP No import duties or brokerage due at delivery.
Hermes Kelly Bag Calf Camel - 28cm - New Demo - NWOCTS 1507211542
Type : Hermes Kelly
Base Size: 28cm
Height: 21cm
De...
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2010s French Briefcases and Attachés
2009 Hermès Kelly II 35 Togo
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Hermès Kelly II 35 in black Togo leather delivered in its original Hermès dust bag
Delivered with zipper pull, bell, lock and key (x2) present. Corners are in excellent con...
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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
$17,406
Hermes Kelly Retourne 35cm Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Hermes Kelly Retourne 35cm Handbag, a timeless and iconic accessory that epitomizes luxury and sophistication. Crafted by Hermes, one of the most esteemed luxury fash...
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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 32 Limited Edition Lakis Bag Tosca Swift Leather Palladium
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Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes 32 Kelly Lakis limited edition bag featured in rich, saturated Tosca.
Two front zipper pockets and one large rear zipper pocket for easy access - think ph...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
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